Queen's University Belfast

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 £1,500
  • International 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 £1,500
  • LLB Senior Status International Scholarship

    Scholarships Value - £4000

    Up to £4,000
  • Queen's Loyalty Scholarship

    20% reduction on first year gross tuition fees.

    Up to 20% of fees
  • Queen’s Family Scholarship

    20% reduction on first year gross tuition fees.

    Up to 20% of fees
  • Royal Academy of Engineering: Engineering Leaders Scholarship Programme

    Funding Amount: £5000 - £10,000

    Up to £5,000
  • Vice 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

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