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Biomedical Science Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Biomedical Science Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Biomedical Science comprises the sciences related to medicine and in particular the specialist disciplines of diagnostic Biomedical Science as practised in Health Service Laboratories: Clinical Bacteriology and Immunology; Clinical Biochemistry; Haematology and Transfusion Science; Histopathology and Cytology.
Biomedical Science comprises the sciences related to medicine and in particular the specialist disciplines of diagnostic Biomedical Science as practised in Health Service Laboratories: Clinical Bacteriology and Immunology; Clinical Biochemistry; Haematology and Transfusion Science; Histopathology and Cytology.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2027-09-15
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A28-B53
Institution Code
Q75
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
A,B,B
A,A,B
Two Science subjects required at A-level to include Biology or Chemistry (preferably both). Acceptable second Science subjects: Computer Science, ICT, Environmental Science, Environmental Technology, Geography, Geology, Home Economics, Mathematics, Nutrition & Food Science, Physics, Physical Education, Psychology, Technology & Design. Other subjects considered on an individual basis. A-level General Studies and Critical Thinking are normally excluded from offers. However, the grade achieved may be taken into account when results are published in August and may be used in a tie-break situation.
UCAS Tariff
Not accepted
Scottish Higher
Not accepted
Access to HE Diploma
Access Course must contain sufficient relevant modules in Biology and Chemistry. Contact the Admissions and Access Service (admissions@qub.ac.uk) for advice.
Scottish Advanced Higher
A,B,B
A,A,B
Two Science subjects required at Advanced Higher to include Biology or Chemistry (preferably both) - see list under A-level. Offers are normally made on the basis of a combination of Scottish Highers and Advanced Highers.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
33.0
34.0
34 points required for Biology or Chemistry with another Science (with 6 in Biol/Chem at HL),6,5 Successful completion of IB Diploma with 33 points overall including 6 (Biology or Chemistry),5,5 at Higher Level if both Biology and Chemistry offered
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
BTEC RQF National Extended Diploma in Applied Science (Biomedical Science route only) Successful completion of National Extended Diploma (1080 Level 3 GLH) with overall grade D*DD. Applicants must have Distinction grade in Science Investigation Skills Physiology of Human Body Systems Biological Molecules & Metabolic Pathways Biomedical Science
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
To include H2 and H3 (in any order) in Biology and Chemistry If not offered at Higher Level then Ordinary Level grade O4 in Mathematics.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland | £4,985 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| Channel Islands, England, Wales, Scotland | £9,535 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| EU, International | £26,600 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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