Overview

The Biomedical, Health and Life Sciences (Hons) course at University College Dublin will immerse you in modern medical and biological sciences, and focus on the application of scientific developments.

The flexible, modular structure of this degree allows you to specialise in the areas of investigative biomedical science that interest you, particularly in the later stages of the degree.

Career

Typically, graduates will follow scientific careers in biomedical research, undertaking MSc and PhD higher degrees.
They also have a high success rate for entry to Graduate Entry Medicine programmes and pursue opportunities in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, as well as other areas allied to health.

Programme Structure

Courses included

Biostatistics

Neuroscience

Laboratory Skills

Cardiac/Vascular Biology

Pharmacology/Biochemistry

Renal Biology

Bioinformatics Genetics & proteomics

Mechanisms of disease

Endocrine, renal and reproductive pharmacology

Central nervous system diseases

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2027-07-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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90

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63

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OTE

140

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dublin, Ireland

Disciplines

Biomedical Science Health Sciences View 31 other Bachelors in Biomedical Science in Ireland

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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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120

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90

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63

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140

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

O6/H7 in English, Irish, Mathematics, a third language, a laboratory science subject and one other recognised subject.

General Entry Requirements (IB)

37 + Interview

Subject Requirements (Mathematics)

GCSE C / A Level E
(or AS Level D)
IB SL 4 / HL 3

Subject Requirements (Laboratory Science)

GCSE C / A Level E
(or AS Level D)
IB SL 4 / HL 3

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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

29100 EUR / year

≈ 29100 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

7574 EUR / year

≈ 7574 EUR / year

Living costs

Dublin

Ireland

1100 - 1800 EUR / month

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

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