
Biomedical Sciences
Queen's University BelfastBelfast, United Kingdom
Course overview
This is a short cycle qualification of two years that is linked to (or within) first cycle qualifications, intended to equip learners with the skills and knowledge relevant to employment. Also at its core is the notion that they should support widening participation by providing an unequivocal progression route to a bachelor’s degree. This programme is designed in collaboration with QUB and the content of a foundation degree can accurately reflect the early content of BSc in Biomedical Science and Human This foundation degree, has a compulsory work based learning element which will allow successful students to apply to become registered Science Technicians
Key highlights
- Compulsory work-based learning element built into the programme
- Graduates can apply to become registered Science Technicians
- Clear progression route on to a bachelor's degree
- Content mirrors early stages of BSc Biomedical Science
- Designed to equip learners with employment-relevant skills and knowledge
Entry requirements
- IELTS: 6 — 6.0 IELTS 6.0 with minimum of 5.5 in all four elements of the test
Scholarships
County Antrim Grand Jury Bursary
Approximately £1500 depending on funding available.
Early Confirmation Award
Funding Amount - £1500
Up to £1,500International Undergraduate Scholarships
This award is £3500 (fee rate 1) for first year of study; £4000 (fee rate 2) for first year of study.
INTO Progressors Scholarship
£1500 reduction in tuition fees for first year of study.
Up to £1,500LLB Senior Status International Scholarship
Scholarships Value - £4000
Up to £4,000Queen's Loyalty Scholarship
20% reduction on first year gross tuition fees.
Up to 20% of feesQueen’s Family Scholarship
20% reduction on first year gross tuition fees.
Up to 20% of feesRoyal Academy of Engineering: Engineering Leaders Scholarship Programme
Funding Amount: £5000 - £10,000
Up to £5,000Vice Chancellor’s International Attainment Scholarship - Undergraduate
50% reduction on full tuition fees paid for all years of a programme, up to a maximum of four years (including advanced entry into Year 2 or Year 3).
Up to 50% of fees
Careers this course leads to
- Science Technician
- Laboratory Technician
- Biomedical Support Worker
- Medical Laboratory Assistant
- Research Technician
Cost of study
UK/Home: £3,323 (NI/ROI), £6,527 (GB) | International: £17,733
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Queen's University Belfast, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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