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Course Overview

In the third semester, students have the opportunity to undertake their own independent full-time research project within one of the research groups in the internationally renowned Biomedical Sciences Research Institute (BMSRI) at Ulster. The BMSRI research covers biomedicine from the molecular to the whole human including disease development, prevention, diagnosis and therapy. BMSRI is ranked within the top five out of 94 universities submitted in the UK REF2014 panel in terms of research power in biomedical science. Significantly, in REF2014 our research environment was awarded an unprecedented 100% 4* (world-leading) and 95% of our research impact was scored world-leading (4*) and internationally excellent (3*) while 81% of research published papers were judged to be world-leading and internationally excellent (4* and 3*).

The course is primarily designed for those who wish to develop their career in biosciences with particular emphasis on biotechnology research; including either academia or bio-pharmaceutical and bio-industries

This programme is designed to provide up-to-date knowledge and understanding of core areas of biotechnology with a particular emphasis on enhancing research skills. Within the programme, students will cover a range of diverse topics including bioinformatics, diagnostics, genetic modification, stem cell technology, and proteomics. Further study in research planning, scientific communication, and professional practice will provide opportunities for critical reflection and evaluation of current practice and policy, enabling lifelong learning and professional development in biotechnology.

Entry Requirement 

Academic Requirements:

Applicants must have gained:

(a) Second class honours degree or better in a bioscience subject from a university of the United Kingdom or the Republic of Ireland, or from a recognised national awarding body, or from an institution of another country which has been recognised as being of an equivalent standard;

or an equivalent standard (minimum 50%)

(b) Provide evidence of competence in written and spoken English (GCSE grade C or equivalent);

(c) In exceptional circumstances, where an individual has substantial and significant experiential learning, a portfolio of written evidence demonstrating the meeting of graduate qualities (including subject-specific outcomes, as determined by the Course Committee) may be considered as an alternative entrance route. Evidence used to demonstrate graduate qualities may not be used for exemption against modules within the programme.

English Language Requirements

English language requirements for international applicants
The minimum requirement for this course is Academic IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5. Trinity ISE: Pass at level III also meets this requirement for Tier 4 visa purposes.

Ulster recognizes a number of other English language tests and comparable IELTS equivalent scores.

Fees

Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland Fees

£6270

International Fees

£16700


This information was accurate on : 14/04/2021
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