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Biomedical Science

Entry requirements


A level

A,B,B-A,A,B

Two Science subjects required at A-level to include Biology or Chemistry (preferably both). Acceptable second Science subjects: Computer Science, ICT, Environmental Science, Environmental Technology, Geography, Geology, Home Economics, Mathematics, Nutrition & Food Science, Physics, Physical Education, Psychology, Technology & Design. Other subjects considered on an individual basis. A-level General Studies and Critical Thinking are normally excluded from offers. However, the grade achieved may be taken into account when results are published in August and may be used in a tie-break situation.

Access Course must contain sufficient relevant modules in Biology and Chemistry. Contact the Admissions and Access Service ([email protected]) for advice.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

33-34

34 points required for Biology or Chemistry with another Science (with 6 in Biol/Chem at HL),6,5 Successful completion of IB Diploma with 33 points overall including 6 (Biology or Chemistry),5,5 at Higher Level if both Biology and Chemistry offered

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

H2,H3,H3,H3,H3

To include H2 and H3 (in any order) in Biology and Chemistry If not offered at Higher Level then Ordinary Level grade O4 in Mathematics.

BTEC RQF National Extended Diploma in Applied Science (Biomedical Science route only) Successful completion of National Extended Diploma (1080 Level 3 GLH) with overall grade D*DD. Applicants must have Distinction grade in Science Investigation Skills Physiology of Human Body Systems Biological Molecules & Metabolic Pathways Biomedical Science

Scottish Advanced Higher

A,B,B-A,A,B

Two Science subjects required at Advanced Higher to include Biology or Chemistry (preferably both) - see list under A-level. Offers are normally made on the basis of a combination of Scottish Highers and Advanced Highers.

UCAS Tariff

128-160

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About this course


Course option

3years

Full-time | 2024

Subject

Biomedical sciences

Biomedical Science comprises the sciences related to medicine and in particular the specialist disciplines of diagnostic Biomedical Science as practised in Health Service Laboratories: Clinical Bacteriology and Immunology; Clinical Biochemistry; Haematology and Transfusion Science; Histopathology and Cytology.

Tuition fees

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

Channel Islands
£9,250
per year
England
£9,250
per year
EU
£25,300
per year
International
£25,300
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:

Queen's University Belfast

Department:

School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences

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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.

55%
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

61%
Staff make the subject interesting
73%
Staff are good at explaining things
72%
Ideas and concepts are explored in-depth
61%
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

65%
Library resources
78%
IT resources
65%
Course specific equipment and facilities
49%
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
97%
2:1 or above
4%
First year drop out rate

Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

A
A
A

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.

£21,000
low
Average annual salary
99%
med
Employed or in further education

Top job areas of graduates

74%
Nursing and midwifery professionals
17%
Health professionals
2%
Natural and social science professionals

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