Course Summary

This programme aims to provide students with knowledge and understanding of scientific methods of enquiry and theoretical principles of biological sciences, including, where appropriate, the application of those principles in an employment context. Students studying the FdSci in Biological Sciences will develop understanding of: 1. the relevance of biological sciences in the current economic environment 2. the hierarchical nature of biological sciences ranging from molecular level to whole organism and species interactions 3. the need for competence and dexterity in contemporary biological practical techniques and cognate disciplines 4. a professional approach to work, study and lifelong learning

Course Details - Modules

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Course Details – Assessment Method

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Course Details – Professional Bodies

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How to Apply

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

Course code: C101

Institution code: Q75

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Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

A-level Biology or Double Award Science required. A-level General Studies and Critical Thinking are normally excluded from offers. However, the grade achieved may be taken into account when results are published in August and may be used in a tie-break situation.

Higher Biology required.

Access to HE Diploma must contain sufficient relevant modules in Biology and Chemistry. Contact the Admissions and Access Service (admissions@qub.ac.uk) for advice. Successful completion of the Access to HE Diploma with a minimum of 60 credits is required, including 45 credits at Level 3 and 15 at Level 2.

Considered on an individual basis. Offers are normally made on the basis of a combination of Scottish Highers and Advanced Highers.

Successful completion of relevant BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (180 credits) with 90 credits at Merit grade and 90 credits at Pass grade.

Successful completion of IB Diploma with 26-27 points overall including 5,4,4 at Higher Level (to include Higher Level Biology)

Successful completion of relevant National Extended Diploma (1080 Level 3 GLH) with 540 GLH at Merit (a minimum of 240 GLH in externally assessed units) and 540 GLH at Pass. National Extended Diploma must be relevant, ie Applied Science

To include Higher Level grade H3 in Biology and H4 in Chemistry. If not offered at Higher Level then Ordinary Level grade O4 in Chemistry, English and Mathematics.

GCSE Mathematics, Biology and Chemistry at grade C or better. GCSE Double Award Science grades CC acceptable in lieu of GCSE Biology and Chemistry. Scottish National 5 Mathematics, Biology and Chemistry at grade C or better.

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

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English language requirements

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Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 85%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 55%

Go onto work and study: 80%

Fees and funding

Channel Islands 6167.0 Year 1
England 6167.0 Year 1
Scotland 6167.0 Year 1
Wales 6167.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 3020.0 Year 1
Republic of Ireland 3020.0 Year 1
EU 11600.0 Year 1
International 11600.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

Fees listed are for 2021-22. The tuition fees for 2022-23 are not yet available. http://www.qub.ac.uk/Study/Undergraduate/Fees-and-scholarships/

Provider information

University Road
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Belfast
BT7 1NN

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