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Qualification
Bachelor of Science - BSc
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Location
Partner College DMUIC
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
14-SEP-26
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Duration
4 Years
Course summary
The initial year of this course is taught by DMUIC, which occupies a single, specially-designed site in the heart of the DMU campus. As a DMUIC student, you will have full access to all the university’s facilities including the library, gym, bookshop, cafes and computer labs. During this year, you will be taught in small class sizes by experienced tutors, receiving excellent academic teaching and superb support to ensure that you get all the help you need to succeed and progress to the Forensic Science BSc (Hons) Degree.The first year of this full-time, four-year course is ideal for careers in the medical and healthcare professions or laboratory science, but do not have the relevant grades to study Forensic Science at degree level. You will be taught the core skills in chemistry, biology, mathematics, IT and communication, providing you with the key requirements needed to study Forensic Science BSc (Hons) at DMU.Once you have successfully completed the year zero stage of your degree at DMUIC and have met the criteria for continuation, you will continue studying directly with the university on our Forensic Science BSc (Hons) degree - a course which is professionally accredited by The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences and developed in collaboration with Leicestershire Police, ensuring your learning remains relevant to current practice and standards.
Key features- Direct progression on to the Forensic Science BSc (Hons)/MSci programme at DMU following successful competition of the Year Zero programme.- You will study a range of topics including human biology, cell biology, chemistry and biochemistry and their relevance to health and life sciences in the wider context, as well as communication skills.- Learn from experienced tutors, who combine academic teaching excellence with high levels of support to help you succeed.
Application deadline
14/01/2026
Tuition fees
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University information
De Montfort University
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University League Table
120th
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Campus address
De Montfort University, City Campus, The Gateway, Leicester, Leicester, LE1 9BH, United Kingdom
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