Biomedical Science BSc (Hons)

IBMS accredited BSc Honours articulation pathway for biomedical science sub-degree graduates.

Additional Entry Requirements: Applicants must: 1. hold a Foundation Degree in Applied and Medical Sciences, Biomedical and Applied Science, Biomedical Studies, Healthcare Science (Biomedical Science), Human Biosciences, Medical Science or closely related subject OR 2. hold a BTEC HND or National Diploma/BSc (Ord) qualification in the life sciences from an institution of the United Kingdom or the Republic of Ireland, the Council of National Academic Awards, the National Council for Educational Awards, the Higher Education Training and Awards Council, or from an institution of a country recognised as being of an equivalent standard in an approved qualification AND (c) typically be employed as a medical laboratory assistant, trainee biomedical scientist or equivalent in a hospital or research laboratory or have access to similar medical facilities AND (d) be able to fulfil requirements for laboratory practical sessions. If applicants work in, or have access to approved training laboratories in the NHS or equivalent their practical sessions can be carried out at their place of work. Otherwise, the required practical sessions must be carried out over 2-3 days on up to two occasions at the University laboratories in Coleraine. Applicants who do not have Cell Biology, Biochemistry and Human Physiology and Anatomy within their sub-degree studies must take the bridging Biology, Biochemistry and Physiology and Anatomy of the Human Body (Level 4) modules. Applicants who do not have Molecular Biology and Genetics within their sub-degree studies or have a Foundation Degree which only includes 100 credits at Level 5 must take the bridging Molecular Biology and Genetics (Level 5) module, which requires either attendance at practical sessions over 2 consecutive days at the University laboratories in Coleraine or completion of the specified practical sessions in their work place.

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.

International students: £17,490

UK students: £9,535

UK/Home: £9,535

International: £17,490

1 September 2027

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