Applied Biomedical Science (Pathology) with placement year BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Applied Biomedical Science (Pathology) with placement year BSc (Hons)
BSc Hons Applied Biomedical Science (Pathology) with placement year - 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.
BSc Hons Applied Biomedical Science (Pathology) with placement year - 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.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Sandwich
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
09/2026
Campus
Coleraine
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
B990
Institution Code
U20
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
Scottish Higher
A,A,A,B,B
Scottish Highers Grades AAABB including BB in either: Two subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics. OR One subject from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics plus Geography or Physical Education. English & Mathematics is required at Standard Level 1, 2, or 3.
Access to HE Diploma
D:39,M:6
Pass Northern Ireland Science-based Access Course with a minimum overall average of 73% and a minimum of 73% in each level 3 module. To include a 20 credit Level 2 Mathematics module, passed at 40% or successful completion of NICATS Mathematics as part of the pre-2021 Access Diploma.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
26
An overall profile of 26 points with at least 13 points at higher level. This must include two subjects from Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, or Biology, with a minimum of 6 points achieved in each of the two specified subjects.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDD
RQF Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma / OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma Award profile of DDD Essential Subjects (You will need one of the following): OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma in Applied Science (RQF) (603/0695/6) Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Applied Science (RQF) (601/7437/7) We will also accept smaller BTEC/OCR qualifications (i.e. Diploma or Extended Certificate / Introductory Diploma / Subsidiary Diploma) in combination with A Levels or other acceptable level 3 qualifications. Essential Subjects (You will need one of the following): OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical Diploma in Applied Science (RQF) (601/7461/4) Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Applied Science (RQF) (601/7435/3) The following are suitable along with a Science A-Level (Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Biology, Nutrition and Food Science, PE, Geography, ICT, Environmental Technology or Single Award Life & Health Science): OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate in Applied Science (RQF) (601/7458/4) Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Applied Human Biology (RQF) (603/3040/5) Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Applied Science (RQF)
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H2,H2,H2,H2,H2
To include English at H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level. Course Specific Subject requirements This course also requires you to achieve H2, H2 in two science subjects: - Two subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Home Economics, Mathematics, Physics or. - One subject from Biology, Chemistry, Home Economics, Mathematics, Physics, plus one subject from Agricultural Science, Geography, Physics/Chemistry, and Physical Education. If Maths is not passed at H2, it will not count as one of the science subjects, but you must still pass this at H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level in addition to meeting the science requirements.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE You must satisfy the General Entrance Requirements for admission to a first degree course and hold a GCSE pass in 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 A
Scottish Advanced Higher
B,B,B
Grades BBB including either: Two subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Physics. OR One subject from Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Physics plus Geography or Physical Education English & Mathematics required at Standard Level 1, 2, or 3
A level
A,A,B
Including 2 science subjects from Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Biology or Nutrition and Food Science, of which Chemistry is preferred; or One from Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Biology or Nutrition and Food Science, of which Chemistry is preferred if applying with PE, Geography, ICT, Environmental Technology or Single Award Life & Health Science Life & Health Sciences Double Award is also acceptable as 2 science subjects.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland | £4,750 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
| England, Scotland, Wales | £9,250 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
| EU, International | £16,320 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
















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