
Biomedical Science with placement year BSc (Hons)
Ulster UniversityColeraine, United Kingdom
Course overview
Biomedical Sciences degree with placement in industry/research institute or study overseas, 4 years full time.
Key highlights
- Placement year in industry or a research institute
- Option to spend the placement year studying overseas
Entry requirements
- A-level: BBB — to include Two subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Nutrition and Food Science, Physics. Double Award Life and Health Sciences is acceptable as two subjects OR one subject from Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Nutrition and Food Science, Physics, plus one subject from Environmental Technology, Geography, ICT, PE, Single Award Life and Health Sciences
- A-level: BB — to include to include one subject from Biology, Chemistry, Food Science and Nutrition, Mat
- BTEC: DDM — RQF Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Applied Science / RQF OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Diploma in Applied Science - Award profile DM plus A Level grade B in any subject RQF OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate in Applied Science / RQF Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Applied Human Biology / RQF Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Applied Science - Award profile of D plus A Level grades BB to include one subject from Biology, Chemistry, Food Science and Nutrition, Maths, Physics, Environmental Technology, Geography, ICT, PE, Single Award Life and Health Sciences
- Irish Leaving Certificate: 120 — 120 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level; 120 UCAS Tariff Points with at least five subjects at Higher Level to include two science subjects at H3 in two subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Home Economics, Mathematics, Physics OR Grades H3/H3, with one subject from Biology, Chemistry, Home Economics, Mathematics, Physics, plus one subject from Agricultural Science, Geography, Physics/Chemistry, and Physical Education. If Maths is not passed at H3, you will be required to achieve a minimum of H6/O4 in addition to the two science subjects. English is required at a minimum of H6/O4
- Access to HE Diploma — Access Course - NI/ROI: Overall profile of 65% (120-credit Access Course; Only science-based courses are acceptable, and modules will be specified. NI Access - Science based (120 credits) with overall average of 65% including 65% in each L3 module and to include a 20 credit Level 2 Mathematics module, passed at 40% or successful completion of NICATS Mathematics as part of the pre-2021 Access Diploma. GB Access - Science based (60 credits
- HNC / HND: Merit — with overall Merit to include 60 distinctions in level 5 credits/units may be specified
- HNC / HND: Distinction — with overall Distinction to include 90 distinctions in level 4 credits/units may be specified
Scholarships
Asylum Seekers Scholarship
Choice Scholarships
The Choice Scholarships will support up to 15 students who face barriers to participating in higher education by providing financial assistance of £1,500 to three students per year for the lifetime of the project.
Up to £1,500International Undergraduate Scholarship
£2,000 scholarship applied as discount to your annual tuition fee.
Up to £2,000Richard K. Degenhardt Belleek Collectors' Scholarships
Selected scholars will receive financial support to undertake further specialist research in their area of expertise.
The Talented Athlete Entry Scheme
Please contact the provider.
University of the Year Dean’s Scholarship
£1,500 tuition fee discount - on top of our existing £2,000 International Scholarship - that’s a total reduction of £3,500 towards your studies. £2,200 scholarship -this brings your total possible reduction to £4,200.
Careers this course leads to
- Biomedical Scientist
- Clinical Laboratory Scientist
- Research Assistant
- Laboratory Technician
- Clinical Research Associate
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,535 | International: £17,490
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 Ulster University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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