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Entry requirements


A level

B,B,B

To include BB in 2 science subjects –- Two from Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Biology or Nutrition and Food Science, of which Chemistry is preferred; or - One from Chemisty, Physics, Maths, Biology or Nutrition and Food Science, of which Chemistry is preferred if applying with PE, Geography, ICT, Applied Science, Environmental Technology or Single Award Life & Health Science Applied Science Double Award and Life & Health Sciences Double Award are also acceptable as 2 science subjects. Provided the above subject requirements are met you can substitute a combination of alternative qualifications recognised by the University for one of the A level grades.

Access to HE Diploma

D:24,M:21

Pass Northern Ireland Science-based Access course with a minimum overall mark 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.

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 Science at grade C or grade 4 or above (or equivalent). Please note that for purposes of entry to this course the Level 2 Essential / Key Skill in Application of Number is NOT regarded as an acceptable alternative to GCSE Maths.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

26

To include 13 points at higher level to include two science subjects as follows; 2 from Group A OR 1 from Group A and 1 from Group B. Group A – Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Biology or Home Economics, of which Chemistry is preferred Group B – PE, Geography, ICT, Applied Science At least 6 points must be achieved in each of the two science subjects.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

H3,H3,H3,H3,H3

120 UCAS Tariff Points to include a minimum of five subjects (five of which must be Higher Level) to include English at H6 if studied at Higher Level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level. This course also requires you to achieve H3, H3 in two science subjects - One from Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Biology or Nutrition and Food Science, of which Chemistry is preferred if applying with PE, Geography, ICT, Agricultural Science. If Maths is not passed at H3, you will be required to achieve a minimum of grade H6 if studied at Higher Level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DDM

only science-based BTECs are accepted

Scottish Advanced Higher

C,C,C

The Scottish Advanced Highers requirement for this course is grades CCC to include CC in 2 science subjects – 2 from Group A OR 1 from Group A and 1 from Group B Group A – Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Biology or Home Economics, of which Chemistry is preferred Group B – Physical Education, Geography, Information Technology, Applied Science

Scottish Higher

B,B,B,C,C

To include BB in 2 science subjects – 2 from Group A OR 1 from Group A and 1 from Group B Group A – Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Biology or Home Economics, of which Chemistry is preferred Group B – Physical Education, Geography, Information Technology, Applied Science

UCAS Tariff

120-123

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About this course


Course option

4years

Sandwich | 2024

Subject

Biomedical sciences

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.

Tuition fees

Select where you currently live to see what you'll pay:

England
£9,250
per year
EU
£16,320
per year
International
£16,320
per year
Northern Ireland
£4,750
per year
Republic of Ireland
£4,750
per year
Scotland
£9,250
per year
Wales
£9,250
per year

The Uni


Course location:

Coleraine

Department:

Coleraine Campus

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What students say


We've crunched the numbers to see if overall student satisfaction here is high, medium or low compared to students studying this subject(s) at other universities.

88%
Biomedical sciences

How do students rate their degree experience?

The stats below relate to the general subject area/s at this university, not this specific course. We show this where there isn’t enough data about the course, or where this is the most detailed info available to us.

Biomedical sciences (non-specific)

Teaching and learning

82%
Staff make the subject interesting
87%
Staff are good at explaining things
81%
Ideas and concepts are explored in-depth
77%
Opportunities to apply what I've learned

Assessment and feedback

Feedback on work has been timely
Feedback on work has been helpful
Staff are contactable when needed
Good advice available when making study choices

Resources and organisation

88%
Library resources
88%
IT resources
82%
Course specific equipment and facilities
73%
Course is well organised and has run smoothly

Student voice

Staff value students' opinions
Feel part of a community on my course

Who studies this subject and how do they get on?

90%
UK students
10%
International students
30%
Male students
70%
Female students
94%
2:1 or above
7%
First year drop out rate

Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

B
C
B

After graduation


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Biomedical sciences (non-specific)

What are graduates doing after six months?

This is what graduates told us they were doing (and earning), shortly after completing their course. We've crunched the numbers to show you if these immediate prospects are high, medium or low, compared to those studying this subject/s at other universities.

£21,600
low
Average annual salary
98%
med
Employed or in further education

Top job areas of graduates

31%
Nursing and midwifery professionals
23%
Health professionals
14%
Therapy professionals

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