Ulster University

Applied Biomedical Science with DPP (Pathology) BSc (Hons)

Ulster UniversityColeraine, United Kingdom

Course overview

Biomedical Sciences education to equip students to work as a Biomedical Scientist in a health service laboratory, 4 years full time.

Key highlights

  • Prepares students to work as Biomedical Scientists in health service laboratories
  • Includes a Diploma in Professional Practice (DPP) in pathology
  • Focused on applied biomedical science for health service pathology work

Entry requirements

  • A-level: AAB — to include Two subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Nutrition and Food Science, Physics. Double Award Life and Health Sciences. 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: AA — to include to include one subject from Biology, Chemistry, Food Science and Nutrition, Mat
  • BTEC: DDD — RQF Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Applied Science / RQF OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Diploma in Applied Science - Award profile DD 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 AA 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 — Grades H2, H2, H2, H2, H2; Essential Subjects - two subjects from: Biology Chemistry Physics Mathematics Agricultural Science. Plus, a minimum of H6 in English if studied at Higher Level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level, and Maths at H6/O4 if not passed at H2
  • Access to HE Diploma — Access Course - NI/ROI: Overall profile of 73% (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 73% including 73% 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 £1,500
  • International Undergraduate Scholarship

    £2,000 scholarship applied as discount to your annual tuition fee.

    Up to £2,000
  • Richard 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
  • Healthcare Scientist
  • Clinical Laboratory Scientist
  • Pathology Laboratory Scientist
  • Medical Laboratory Scientist

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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