Course Summary

BSc Hons Applied Biomedical Science (Pathology) with placement year - 4 years full time. In order to attain their DPP (Pathology) and meet the needs for professional registration as a Biomedical Scientist, students undertake a clinical placement in a health service laboratory.

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: B990

Institution code: U20

Campus Name: Coleraine

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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

Including 2 science subjects – 2 from Group A OR 1 from Group A and 1 from Group B. Group A – Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Biology or Home Economics, of which Chemistry is preferred Group B – PE, Geography, ICT, Applied Science, Environmental Technology, Life & Health Science Applied Science Double Award is also acceptable as 2 science subjects Provided the above subject requirements are met you can substitute a combination of alternative qualifications recognised by the University for one of the A level grades.

To include BB in 2 science subjects – 2 from Group A OR 1 from Group A and 1 from Group B Group A – Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Biology or Home Economics, of which Chemistry is preferred Group B – Physical Education, Geography, Information Technology, Applied Science

Pass science-based Access Course with a minimum overall mark of 70% and a minimum of 70% in each level 3 module.

To include 2 science subjects – 2 from Group A OR 1 from Group A and 1 from Group B Group A – Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Biology, Home Economics, of which Chemistry is preferred Group B – Physical Education, Geography, Information Technology, Applied Science

To include 13 points at higher level to include two science subjects as follows; 2 from Group A OR 1 from Group A and 1 from Group B Group A – Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Biology or Home Economics, of which Chemistry is preferred Group B – PE, Geography, ICT, Applied Science At least 6 points must be achieved in each of the two science subjects.

To include at least 9 distinctions (BTEC should be science-based).

To include 2 science subjects (2 from Group A OR 1 from Group A and 1 from Group B). Group A – Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Biology or Home Economics, of which Chemistry is preferred Group B – PE, Geography, IT Applicants are also required to have Irish Leaving Certificate Higher Level English and Maths grade H6 or above OR Irish Leaving Certificate Ordinary Level English and Maths at grade O4 or above.

English language requirements for international applicants The minimum requirement for this course is Academic IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5. Trinity ISE: Pass at level III also meets this requirement for Tier 4 visa purposes. Ulster recognises a number of other English language tests and comparable IELTS equivalent scores.GCSE You must satisfy the General Entrance Requirements for admission to a first degree course and hold a GCSE pass in English Language at grade C or grade 4 or above (or equivalent). You must also hold a GCSE pass in Mathematics and Chemistry or Double Award Science at grade C or grade 4 or above (or equivalent). Please note that for purposes of entry to this course the Level 2 Essential / Key Skill in Application of Number is NOT regarded as an acceptable alternative to GCSE Maths.

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

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English language requirements

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Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 90%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 70%

Go onto work and study: 90%

Fees and funding

England 9250.0 Year 1
Scotland 9250.0 Year 1
Wales 9250.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 4630.0 Year 1
Republic of Ireland 4630.0 Year 1
EU 15360.0 Year 1
International 15360.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

Further information about full time undergraduate fees can be found at https://www.ulster.ac.uk/apply/fees-and-finance/undergraduate.

Provider information

Cromore Road
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Coleraine
BT52 1SA

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