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Biology with optional placement year BSc (Hons)

Ulster UniversityBelfast, United Kingdom
Level
Undergraduate
Duration
This is a three-year degree programme leading to the award of BSc Hons Biology, however, there is an optional one-year placement leading to a Diploma in Professional Practice (DPP) or a Diploma in Int
Mode
Full-time
Subject
Biomedical Sciences
Location
United Kingdom
IELTS
6.0 overall, no part below 5.5

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Biology is the study of living organisms from the molecular level to ecosystems. Ideal for those passionate about nature, health, and the environment.

Entry requirements

A levelsBCC · Subjects: One science subject from Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Maths, Nutrition and Food Science, Life & Health Sciences, PE, Geography, Environmental Technology/Science. Applied Science Double Award also acceptable. Chemistry or Biology is preferred
BTECRQF Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma / OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma Essential Subjects (You will need one of the following): OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma in Applied Science (RQF) (603/0…
Irish Leaving Certificate104 UCAS points · 104 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level; One subject from Chemistry, Biology, Physics, or Maths, passed at H6 or above. Profile must also include English at H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level and if Maths or a core science subject not passed at H6, they must be passed at O4 at Ordinary Level
Access to HE DiplomaAccess Course - NI/ROI: Overall profile of 60% (120-credit Access Course; NI Access - Science based (120 credits) with overall average of 60% including 60% 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 / HNDMerit · with overall Merit to include 30 distinctions in level 5 credits/units may be specified Pass
HNC / HNDDistinction · with overall Distinction to include 60 distinctions in level 4 credits/units may be specified

English language requirements

IELTS6.0 overall, no part below 5.5

Most of our courses require a minimum English level of IELTS 6.0 (Academic) or equivalent, with no band score under 5.5. We also accept IELTS Academic Online.

Fees

International students: £17,490

UK students: £9,535

Start dates

1 September 2026

Application deadline

Friday 7 August 2026

Campus

  • Coleraine, United Kingdom

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Academic

Generally, for undergraduate courses for international applicants we require equivalent to A-Level CCC, for these courses the entry requirements will be one of the following: Option 1: High School-Based Entry: U.S. High School Diploma with a minimum GPA of 3.2 Standardised tests are not required unless the chosen course has a specific A-Level subject requirement). If a subject is required, it can be met by one of the following: Grade C or higher in a Grade 11 or 12 Honors course AP Exam score of 3 or higher College-level course in the subject with Grade C or higher Option 2: High School Diploma + Additional Qualifications: U.S. High School Diploma with a minimum GPA of 2.8, plus one of the following: Two AP exams with scores of 3 or higher SAT score of 1100 or higher (minimum 550 in each section) ACT score of 25 or higher Three Grade 12 Honors or college-level courses (total of 3 credits) with Grade C or higher One year of study (30 credits) at a recognized U.S. university or community college with a GPA of 2.8 or higher Option 3: Associate Degree Entry: Associate Degree with a minimum GPA of 2.6 Some courses will have GCSE subject specific requirements, for these we will require: GCSE Grade C -Pass in Grade 12 in the relevant subject at 60% or above GCSE Grade B - Pass in Grade 12 in the relevant subject at 70% or above Submit your official SAT or ACT scores to Ulster University: AP and SAT results can be sent Ulster via college code 7608 ACT results can be sent to Ulster via college code 3331

English language

For undergraduate courses, we will accept: Level 12 English Lang in HSD 60% or above. AP English language Grade C or above (as noted on high school transcript) AP English literature Grade 3 or above (as noted on official college board transcript) For postgraduate courses we will accept a USA degree to meet the EL requirement. We accept a wide range of alternative English language examinations and tests so please check the list of other accepted tests

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Scholarships at Ulster University

6 for this level
  • Asylum Seekers Scholarship
  • Choice Scholarships£1,500.00 (US$ 1,937)
  • International Undergraduate Scholarship£2,000.00 (US$ 2,583)
  • Richard K. Degenhardt Belleek Collectors' Scholarships
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TuitionGBP 17,490
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Health surcharge, first year how it is chargedGBP 776
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