Biomedical Science with placement year BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Biomedical Science with placement year BSc (Hons)
BSc Hons Biomedical Science with placement year 4 years full-time. In order to attain the DPP students normally undertake a placement in either industry or a research institute. To attain the DIAS students undertake a period of studies overseas at another educational institution.
BSc Hons Biomedical Science with placement year 4 years full-time. In order to attain the DPP students normally undertake a placement in either industry or a research institute. To attain the DIAS students undertake a period of studies overseas at another educational institution.
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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
B991
Institution Code
U20
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
Scottish Higher
B,B,B,C,C
Grades BBBCC 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:24,M:21
Pass Northern Ireland Science-based Access course with a minimum overall average of 65% and a minimum of 65% 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)
DDM
only science-based BTECs are accepted
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H3,H3,H3,H3,H3
120 UCAS Tariff Points with at least five subjects at Higher Level to include two science subjects at H3. Essential Subjects: Grades H3/H3 in two subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Home Economics, Mathematics, Physics. OR Grades H3/H3, with 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 H3, you will be required to achieve a minimum of H6/O4 in addition to the two science subjects. English is required at a minimum of H6/O4.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
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 Award
Scottish Advanced Higher
C,C,C
Grades CCC including either: Two subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Physics. OR One subject from Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Physics along with Geography or Physical Education English & Mathematics required at Standard Level 1, 2, or 3
A level
B,B,B
Essential Subjects: Two subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Nutrition and Food Science, Physics. Double Award Life and Health Sciences is acceptable as two subjects. OR One subject from Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Nutrition and Food Science, Physics, plus one subject from Environmental Technology, Geography, ICT, PE, Single Award Life and Health Sciences.
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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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