Biomedical Science
Biomedical science is concerned with understanding how diseases develop and how they may affect the normal functioning of the body. The aim of the discipline is the investigation of the disease process and, ultimately, the development of methods for monitoring, diagnosing, treating and preventing disease.
| Award Name | Degree - Honours Bachelor at UK Level 6 |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | Ulster University |
| NFQ Level |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree - Honours Bachelor at UK Level 6 | Ulster University |
Duration
3 years full-time.
Entry Requirements
Irish Leaving Certificate
120 UCAS Tariff Points to include a minimum of five subjects Higher Level with Grade H3 H3 in two science subjects. English at minimum of H6 if studied at Higher level or minimum of O4 if studied at Ordinary Level is required.
Course Specific Subject requirements
- Two Science subjectsfrom Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Biology or Home Economics OR
- One from Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Biology or Home Economics, of which Chemistry is preferred if applying withAgricultural Science,PE, Geography, Technology
If Maths is not passed at H3, it will not count as one of the science subjects, but you must still pass this at minimum of H6 if studied at Higher level or minimum of O4 if studied at Ordinary Level in addition to meeting the science requirements.
Careers / Further progression
Graduate employers
Graduates from this course are now working for:
Almac Analytical and Diagnostic Services
Agri Food and Bioscience Institute
Norbrook Pharmaceuticals
Randox Pharmaceuticals
Nicrobrand Pharmaceuticals
Teva Pharmaceuticals
Education (Primary
Further
Higher)
Job roles
With this degree you could become:
Biomedical Scientist
Clinical Research Scientist
Research and Development Scientist
Chemical Analyst
Postgraduate Medicine
Postgraduate Physician Associate
Career options
A Biomedical Sciences graduate can specialize in several areas; as a healthcare scientist working in a clinical laboratory (following completion of a professional portfolio to register for clinical practice), their role is the diagnosis of disease, an evaluation of the effectiveness of treatment and screening via the analysis of fluids and tissue samples from patients; as a research scientist, working at the cutting edge of research to develop new technologies, tests and treatments for the detection, monitoring or treatment of disease; as a teacher, in science at post primary or as a lecturer in third level education; as a scientific writer; numerous opportunities exist for the qualified Biomedical Scientist.
- Graduates are eligible to apply for Hospital Laboratory Diagnostics (Trainee Biomedical Scientist enabling HCPC state registration after completion of portfolio)
- Opportunity to complete an MBiomedSci which involves one additional year of study consisting of online modules and an internship in the USA.
- Medicine/Physician Associate entry requires post graduate application.
- Teaching in Education requires PGCE.
Further information
Start date: September 2024
Deadlines for on-time applications
2024 entry application deadlines
For courses starting in 2024 (and for deferred applications), your application should be with us at UCAS by one of these dates – depending on what courses you apply for. If your completed application – including all your personal details and your academic reference – is submitted by the deadline, it is guaranteed to be considered.
16 October 2023 for 2024 entry at 18:00 (UK time) – any course at the universities of Oxford and Cambridge, or for most courses in medicine, veterinary medicine/science, and dentistry. You can add choices with a different deadline later, but don’t forget you can only have five choices in total.
31 January 2024 for 2024 entry at 18:00 (UK time) – for the majority of courses.
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Overview
Education for biomedical sciences; 3 year full time on campus programme.
Summary
BSc Hons Biomedical Science 3 years full time..
About
Biomedical science is concerned with understanding how diseases develop and how they may affect the normal functioning of the body. The aim of the discipline is the investigation of the disease process and, ultimately, the development of methods for monitoring, diagnosing, treating and preventing disease.
Competencies in both personal and interpersonal skills have been given priority in the design of the course content, together with a firm knowledge and understanding of science. The excellent reputation of the course has meant that graduates have been extremely successful in finding high-level career employment and are readily accepted for higher degree programmes at the world’s greatest universities.
Modules
Here is a guide to the subjects studied on this course.
Courses are continually reviewed to take advantage of new teaching approaches and developments in research, industry and the professions. Please be aware that modules may change for your year of entry. The exact modules available and their order may vary depending on course updates, staff availability, timetabling and student demand. Please contact the course team for the most up to date module list.
Biochemistry
Human Physiology & Anatomy
Medical Cell Biology
Chemistry and Pharmacology
Practical and Laboratory Skills
Scientific Communication and Statistics
Year 2
Cellular Pathology
Haematology and transfusion science
Clinical biochemistry
Professional Practice
Applied Genetics
Microbiology
Pathophysiology
Immunology
Year 3
Investigative project
Clinical & Molecular Genetics
Clinical Immunology & Medical Microbiology
Molecular pathology
Pharmacology and Evidence-Based Practice
Assessment methods vary and are defined explicitly in each module. Assessment can be a combination of examination and coursework but may also be only one of these methods. Assessment is designed to assess your achievement of the module’s stated learning outcomes. You can expect to receive timely feedback on all coursework assessments. This feedback may be issued individually and/or issued to the group and you will be encouraged to act on this feedback for your own development.
Coursework can take many forms, for example: essay, report, seminar paper, test, presentation, dissertation, design, artefacts, portfolio, journal, group work. The precise form and combination of assessment will depend on the course you apply for and the module. Details will be made available in advance through induction, the course handbook, the module specification, the assessment timetable and the assessment brief. The details are subject to change from year to year for quality or enhancement reasons. You will be consulted about any significant changes.
Normally, a module will have 4 learning outcomes, and no more than 2 items of assessment. An item of assessment can comprise more than one task. The notional workload and the equivalence across types of assessment is standardised. The module pass mark for undergraduate courses is 40%. The module pass mark for postgraduate courses is 50%.
Associate awards
Diploma in Professional Practice DPP
Diploma in International Academic Studies DIAS
Diploma in Professional Practice International DPPI
Professional recognition
Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS)
Accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS).
Work placement / study abroad
Apply and test your knowledge in the “real world” by undertaking a supervised placement year of work experience in a research laboratory in the UK or abroad. The usual duration is 48 weeks.
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