Course Summary

Biomedical Science comprises the sciences related to medicine and in particular the specialist disciplines of diagnostic Biomedical Science as practised in Health Service Laboratories: Clinical Bacteriology and Immunology; Clinical Biochemistry; Haematology and Transfusion Science; Histopathology and Cytology.

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: B940

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

Two Science subjects required at A-level to include Biology or Chemistry (preferably both). Acceptable second Science subjects: Computer Science, ICT, Environmental Science, Environmental Technology, Geography, Geology, Home Economics, Mathematics, Nutrition & Food Science, Physics, Physical Education, Psychology, Technology & Design. Other subjects considered on an individual basis. 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.

Access Course must contain sufficient relevant modules in Biology and Chemistry. Contact the Admissions and Access Service (admissions@qub.ac.uk) for advice.

Two Science subjects required at Advanced Higher to include Biology or Chemistry (preferably both) - see list under A-level. Offers are normally made on the basis of a combination of Scottish Highers and Advanced Highers.

34 points required for Biology or Chemistry with another Science (with 6 in Biol/Chem at HL),6,5 Successful completion of IB Diploma with 33 points overall including 6 (Biology or Chemistry),5,5 at Higher Level if both Biology and Chemistry offered

BTEC RQF National Extended Diploma in Applied Science (Biomedical Science route only) Successful completion of National Extended Diploma (1080 Guided Learning Hours (GLH) at Level 3) with 660 GLH at Distinction (a minimum of 240 GLH in externally assessed units) and 420 GLH at Merit. Applicants must have Distinction grade in Science Investigation Skills Physiology of Human Body Systems Biological Molecules & Metabolic Pathways Biomedical Science

To include H2 and H3 (in any order) in Biology and Chemistry If not offered at Higher Level then Ordinary Level grade O4 in 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

England 9250.0 Year 1
Scotland 9250.0 Year 1
Wales 9250.0 Year 1
Channel Islands 9250.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 4530.0 Year 1
Republic of Ireland 4530.0 Year 1
EU 21400.0 Year 1
International 21400.0 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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