Biomedical Science (Foundation degree delivered at Belfast Metropolitan College, Titanic Quarter campus) FdSc

Not Accepted

Successful completion of Access Course with an average of 65%. Must be a relevant Access Course normally including two Biology modules (Level 3) and normally two Chemistry modules (Level 3) + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4 or equivalent in Access Course. NB Applicants who have one Chemistry module (Level 3) will be considered on an individual basis provided they have another Science module (Level 3).

MMM

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (QCF) (180 credits at Level 3) in a relevant science discipline, with grades MMM. This will include achieving a minimum of a Merit grade in four to six stipulated units. GCSE Biology and Chemistry grade C/4 or GCSE Double Award Science grades CC/4,4 + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4. BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (RQF) (1080 Guided Learning Hours (GLH) at Level 3) in a relevant science discipline, with grades MMM. This should include a minimum of a Merit in four of the following units: - Scientific Investigation skills - Physiology of Human Body Systems - Human Regulation and Reproduction - Biological Molecules and Metabolic pathways - Biomedical Sciences - Diseases and Infections - Principles and Applications of Science II - Microbiology & Microbiological Techniques In addition, applicants must have GCSE Biology and Chemistry grade C/4 or GCSE Double Award Science grades CC/4,4 + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4. BTEC Level 3 Diploma (QCF) (120 credits at Level 3) in a relevant science discipline, with grades DM. This will include achieving a minimum of a Merit grade in four to six stipulated units. GCSE Biology and Chemistry grade C/4 or GCSE Double Award Science grades CC/4,4 + GCSE Mathematics grade

H3,H3,H4,H4

H3,H3,H4,H4,H4

A minimum of five subjects will be required in the Irish Leaving Certificate, at least four of which should be at Higher Level. H3H4H4H4H4/H3H3H4H4 including grade H3 and H4 in any order in Biology and Chemistry + if not offered at Higher Level then Ordinary Level grade O4 in Mathematics. OR H3H3H4H4H4/H3H3H3H4 including grade H3 in Biology and H4 in a second science subject (see list under A-level requirements) + O4 in Chemistry + if not offered at Higher Level then Ordinary Level grade O4 in Mathematics. OR H3H3H4H4H4/H3H3H3H4 including grade H3 in Chemistry and H4 in a second science subject (see list under A-level requirements) + O4 in Biology + if not offered at Higher Level then Ordinary Level grade O4 in Mathematics.

B,C

C,C

CC at A-level including Biology and Chemistry + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4 OR BC at A-level to include Biology or Chemistry at grade B and a further science subject from the list below + GCSE Biology and Chemistry grade C/4 or GCSE Double Award Science grades CC/4,4 + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4. A-level Science subjects accepted: Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, ICT (not Applied), Environmental Science, Environmental Technology, Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Technology & Design. Other subjects will be considered on an individual basis and you should contact the Admissions and Access Service for guidance (admissions@qub.ac.uk).