Overview

This Biomedical Science (Hons) BSc degree from the Queen's University Belfast is aimed at students wishing to pursue a career in diagnostic laboratory science as biomedical scientists within the NHS, research or management careers in the pharmaceutical industries or academic research.

Career opportunities:

The Biomedical Science programme offered at Queen's University Belfast is aimed at students wishing to pursue a career in:

Diagnostic laboratory science as Biomedical Scientists within the National Health Service

Clinical trials relating to drug registration and patents

Government or Charity-funded research laboratories

In addition to graduates in Biomedical Science being interested in pursuing a career in the field, the degree also affords opportunities for careers in the broad field of medicine and medically-related subjects such as medical sales and science writing. The degree also provides access to graduate jobs open to other disciplines due to the many transferable skills gained on the course.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Molecular Basis of Life

Genetics and the Molecular Toolbox

World of Microorganisms

Human Structure and Function

The Sciences of Disease

Clinical Genetics

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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

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Language

English

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6.5

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Belfast, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Biomedical Science Medicine View 270 other Bachelors in Biomedical Science in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

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

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General requirements

A level requirements

AB (in any order in Biology/Human Biology and Chemistry) B + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4

A (Biology/Human Biology or Chemistry) AB including a second science subject + GCSE Biology and Chemistry grade C/4 or GCSE Double Award Science grades CC/4,4 + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4.

Irish leaving certificate requirements

H2H3H3H3H3 including Higher Level grade H2 and H3 in any order in Biology and Chemistry + if not offered at Higher Level then Ordinary Level grade O4 in Mathematics.

Access Course

Successful completion of Access Course with an average of 80% with no less than 70% in any module normally including two Biology modules (Level 3) and two Chemistry modules (Level 3). GCSE Mathematics grade C/4 or equivalent in Access Course.

International Baccalaureate Diploma

33 points overall including 6,5,5 at Higher Level to include Higher Level grades 6,5 (in any order) in Biology and Chemistry + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

26600 GBP / year

≈ 26600 GBP / year
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Citizens or residents

4985 GBP / year

≈ 4985 GBP / year

Living costs

Belfast

United Kingdom

561 - 887 GBP / month

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