Ulster University
UCAS Code: B990 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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A level
Including 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.
Access to HE Diploma
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
GCSE 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
To include 13 points at higher level to include - 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 At least 6 points must be achieved in each of the two science subjects.
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. Course Specific Subject requirements This course also requires you to achieve H3, H3 in two science subjects: - Two from Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Biology or Nutrition and Food Science 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 If Maths is not passed at H3, it will not count as one of the science subjects, but you must still pass this at H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level in addition to meeting the science requirements.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
RQF Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma / OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma Award profile of DDM Essential Subjects (You will need one of the following): OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma in Applied Science (RQF) (603/0695/6) Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Applied Science (RQF) (601/7437/7) We will also accept smaller BTEC/OCR qualifications (i.e. Diploma or Extended Certificate / Introductory Diploma / Subsidiary Diploma) in combination with A Levels or other acceptable level 3 qualifications. Essential Subjects (You will need one of the following): OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical Diploma in Applied Science (RQF) (601/7461/4) Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Applied Science (RQF) (601/7435/3) The following are suitable along with a Science A-Level (Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Biology, Nutrition and Food Science, PE, Geography, ICT, Environmental Technology or Single Award Life & Health Science): OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate in Applied Science (RQF) (601/7458/4) Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Applied Human Biology (RQF) (603/3040/5) Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Applied Science (RQF) (601/7436/5) To find out if the qualification you are applying with is a qualification we accept for entry, please check our Qualification Checker - https://www.ulster.ac.uk/study/entrance-requirements/equivalence We will also continue to accept QCF versions of these qualifications although grades asked for may differ. Check what grades you will be asked for by comparing the requirements above with the information under QCF in the Applied General and Tech Level Qualifications section of our Entry Requirements - https://www.ulster.ac.uk/study/entrance-requirements/undergraduate-entry-requirements
Scottish Advanced Higher
To include 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 English & Mathematics required at Standard Level 1, 2 or 3
Scottish Higher
To include BB in 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 English & Mathematics required at Standard Level 1, 2 or 3
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About this course
BSc Hons Applied Biomedical Science (Pathology) with placement year - 4 years full time. In order to attain their DPP (Pathology) and meet the needs for professional registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Biomedical Scientist, students undertake a clinical placement in a health service laboratory and complete the IBMS Registration Training Portfolio.
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