Program Overview

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Biomedical Sciences

Overview

This is a short cycle qualification of two years that is linked to (or within) first cycle qualifications, intended to equip learners with the skills and knowledge relevant to employment. Also at its core is the notion that they should support widening participation by providing an unequivocal progression route to a bachelor’s degree.

Course Structure

Introduction

Biomedical Sciences comprises the health related sciences such as:

• Biochemistry
• Homeostasis
• Anatomy
• Physiology
• Immunology
• Genetics

Further modules provide a sound background to other fundamental areas of Sciences that will provide the foundations of general scientific knowledge moving forward.

Year 1 (Level 4) Modules

Students must complete six compulsory modules:

• Fundamentals of Science (Biomedical)
• Mathematics and study Skills for Biomedical Science
• Fundamentals of Chemistry
• Biochemistry and Metabolic Disorders
• Human Biology and Homeostatic Regulation
• Introduction to Work Based Learning

Year 2 (Level 5) Modules

Students must complete six compulsory modules:

• Anatomy, Physiology and Disease 1
• Microbiology
• Genetics and Molecular Biology
• Immunology and Medical Microbiology
• Anatomy, Physiology and Disease 2
• Work Based Learning

People teaching you

• Dr Joe Quinn, University Coordinator, Centre for Biomedical Sciences

Contact Teaching Hours

• Large Group Teaching: 14 (hours maximum), Lectures

Learning and Teaching

The Biomedical Sciences foundation Degree Programme aims to provide students with the qualities of critical independent thought and decision making in complex and unpredictable circumstances, knowledge and understanding of scientific methods of enquiry and theoretical principles of biomedical sciences, including, where appropriate, the application of those principles in an employment context.

Assessment

Details of assessments associated with this course are outlined below:

• The programme is assessed through both formative and summative assessment tools. These assessment tools will reflect the balance of theory and practice, and taught modules will have two assessment components: continuous assessment and written examination.

Feedback

As you progress through your course you will receive general and specific feedback about your work from a variety of sources including lecturers, module co-ordinators, personal tutors, Advisers of Study and your peers.

Entrance requirements

A-level

• 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

Irish Leaving Certificate

• 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

Access Course

• 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

BTEC Level 3 Extended/National Extended Diploma

• 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

International Students

• Our country/region pages include information on entry requirements, tuition fees, scholarships, student profiles, upcoming events and contacts for your country/region

Tuition Fees

• Northern Ireland (NI): £3,237
• Republic of Ireland (ROI): £3,237
• England, Scotland or Wales (GB): £6,357
• EU Other: £16,867
• International: £16,867

Additional course costs

• All Students: Depending on the programme of study, there may be extra costs which are not covered by tuition fees, which students will need to consider when planning their studies

How do I fund my study?

• There are different tuition fee and student financial support arrangements for students from Northern Ireland, those from England, Scotland and Wales (Great Britain), and those from the rest of the European Union

Scholarships

• Each year, we offer a range of scholarships and prizes for new students
• Information on scholarships available

International Scholarships

• Information on scholarships for international students

How to Apply

• Application for admission to full-time undergraduate and sandwich courses at the University should normally be made through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS)
• Full information can be obtained from the UCAS website at:

Terms and Conditions

• The terms and conditions that apply when you accept an offer of a place at the University on a taught programme of study
• Queen's University Belfast Terms and Conditions

Additional Information for International (non-EU) Students

• Applying through UCAS
• Applying direct
• Applying through agents and partners

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