Programme Type: Undergraduate
Course Overview
The aim of the discipline is the investigation of the disease process and, ultimately, the development of methods for monitoring, diagnosing, treating, and preventing disease.
Competencies in both personal and interpersonal skills have been given priority in the design of the course content, together with a firm knowledge and understanding of science. The excellent reputation of the course has meant that graduates have been extremely successful in finding high-level career employment and are readily accepted for higher degree programs at the world’s greatest universities.
To work for the NHS as a biomedical scientist you will need to become registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). This course, unlike the other biomedical sciences courses at Ulster, is specifically designed to provide the educational and clinical experience for our graduates to work as biomedical scientists in the hospital sector. Once graduated our graduates may apply to become registered with the HCPC.
BSc Hons Biomedical Science with Diploma in Professional Practice (DPP) (Pathology) 4 years full time. In order to attain their DPP (Pathology) and meet the needs for professional registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Biomedical Scientist, students undertake a clinical placement in a health service laboratory and complete the IBMS Registration Training Portfolio.
Entry Requirement
Academic Requirements:
A level
Grades BBB (including 2 science subjects – 2 from Group A OR 1 from Group A and 1 from Group B.
Group A – Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Biology or Nutrition, and Food Science, of which Chemistry is preferred.
Group B – PE, Geography, ICT, Applied Science, Environmental Technology, Single Award Life & Health Science
Applied Science Double Award and Life & Health Sciences Double Award are also acceptable as 2 science subjects
Provided the above subject requirements are met you can substitute a combination of alternative qualifications recognized by the University for one of the A level grades.
See BTEC for a combination of A Level/BTEC requirements
Irish Leaving Certificate
120 UCAS tariff points to include grades H3, H3 in two science subjects at Higher Level and 1 at Ordinary Level, including English and Maths at O4/H6 or above (2 from Group A OR 1 from Group A and 1 from Group B).
Group A – Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Biology or Home Economics, of which Chemistry is preferred
Group B – PE, Geography, IT, Agricultural Science
Applicants are also required to have Irish Leaving Certificate Higher Level English and Maths grade H6 or above OR Irish Leaving Certificate Ordinary Level English and Maths at grade O4 or above.
Scottish Highers
The Scottish Highers requirement for this course is grades BBBCC to include BB in 2 science subjects – 2 from Group A OR 1 from Group A and 1 from Group B
Group A – Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Biology or Home Economics, of which Chemistry is preferred
Group B – Physical Education, Geography, Information Technology, Applied Science
Scottish Advanced Highers
The Scottish Advanced Highers requirement for this course is graded CCC to include 2 science subjects – 2 from Group A OR 1 from Group A and 1 from Group B
Group A – Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Biology, Home Economics, of which Chemistry is preferred
Group B – Physical Education, Geography, Information Technology, Applied Science
International Baccalaureate
Overall International Baccalaureate profile minimum 26 points to include 13 points at higher level to include two science subjects as follows;
2 from Group A OR 1 from Group A and 1 from Group B
Group A – Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Biology or Home Economics, of which Chemistry is preferred
Group B – PE, Geography, ICT, Applied Science
At least 6 points must be achieved in each of the two science subjects.
Access to Higher Education (HE)
Pass science-based Access Course with a minimum overall mark of 65% and a minimum of 65% in each level 3 module.
GCSE
You must satisfy the General Entrance Requirements for admission to a first-degree course and hold a GCSE pass in the English Language at grade C or grade 4 or above (or equivalent). You must also hold a GCSE pass in Mathematics and Chemistry or Double Award Science at grade C or grade 4 or above (or equivalent).
Please note that for purposes of entry to this course the Level 2 Essential / Key Skill in Application of Number is NOT regarded as an acceptable alternative to GCSE Maths.
English Language Requirements
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
£4530.
England Scotland Wales the Islands and EU Fees
£9250.
International Fees
£14910.
This information was accurate on : 13/04/2021
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