Overview

Graduates of the Biomedical Science (Hons) course from Ulster University can specialize in several areas; as a healthcare scientist working in a clinical laboratory (following completion of a professional portfolio to register for clinical practice), their role is the diagnosis of disease, an evaluation of the effectiveness of treatment and screening via the analysis of fluids and tissue samples from patients; as a research scientist, working at the cutting edge of research to develop new technologies, tests and treatments for the detection, monitoring or treatment of disease; as a teacher, in science at post primary or as a lecturer in third level education; as a scientific writer; numerous opportunities exist for the qualified Biomedical Scientist.

Career opportunities:

Clinical Research Scientist

Biomedical Scientist

Laboratory Health Care Assistant

Forensic Scientist

Postgraduate Medicine

Postgraduate Physician Associate

Education

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Human Physiology & Anatomy

Medical Cell Biology

Chemistry and Pharmacology

Practical and Laboratory Skills

Scientific Communication and Statistics

Cellular Pathology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

110

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Coleraine, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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110

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80

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59

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Grades BBB

RQF Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma/ OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma

ILC: 120 UCAS Tariff Points to include a minimum of five subjects at Higher Level to include H3, H3 in two science subjects and to include English at minimum of H6 if studied at Higher level or minimum of O4 if studied at Ordinary Level

Scottish Highers Grades BBBCC to include BB in 2 science subjects: 2 from Group A OR 1 from Group A and 1 from Group B

Scottish Advanced Highers Grades CCC to include 2 science subjects: 2 from Group A OR 1 from Group A and 1 from Group B

Overall International Baccalaureate profile minimum 26 points to include 13 points at higher level to include two science subjects

Pass science-based Access Course with a minimum overall mark of 65% and a minimum of 65% in each level 3 module

GCSE pass at grade C/4 or above in English Language.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

17010 GBP / year

≈ 17010 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

≈ 9535 GBP / year

Additional Details

UK last year's fees: 9,250£GBP, fees for this year TBC

Living costs

Coleraine

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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