Ulster University
Biomedical Science BSc (Hons)
Ulster University

Key Course Facts

Course Description

Study Biomedical Science at Ulster University in the United Kingdom.

BSc Hons Biomedical Science 3 years full time.

Accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS).

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews for 70 graduates of Biomedical Science BSc (Hons) and other courses in at Ulster University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in .

Overall student satisfaction
89 /100
70 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of all UK Graduates of biomedical sciences (non-specific)

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £24010 £27000 £35000
25-75 percentile range £20530 - £26990 £20500 - £34500 £27500 - £44500

What You Will Learn

Programme content: As a student of Biomedical Science, BSc (Hons) you will study the following course modules.

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

Current jobs

Job in line with future plans

Utilise skills from studies

Work is meaningful

Required skill level of job after 15 months

% Skilled jobs

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Biomedical Science BSc (Hons) at Ulster University

40% Natural and social science professionals
30% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
5% Caring personal services
5% Sales occupations
5% Customer service occupations
5% Business and public service associate professionals
5% Elementary occupations

Grading & Study Time

Assessment Methods

Study Time Distribution



Grading Distribution

Students of the course received the following grades

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

Qualification requirements

Including 2 science subjects – 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 – Physical Education, Geography, Information Technology, Applied Science, Environmental Technology, Life and Health Science Applied Science Double Award is also acceptable as two sciences 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.

Pass Access Course with a minimum overall mark of 65% and a minimum of 65% in each level 3 module. Only science-based programmes are acceptable.

To include 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

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.

To include 9 Distinctions (BTEC must be science-based).

120 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of 4 subjects at Higher Level and 1 at Ordinary level, to include 2 science subjects (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, IT, Agricultural Science Applicants are also required to have Irish Leaving Certificate Higher Level English and Maths grade H6 or above OR Irish Leaving Certificate Ordinary Level English and Maths at grade O4 or above.

English language requirements for international applicants The minimum requirement for this course is Academic IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5. Trinity ISE: Pass at level III also meets this requirement for Tier 4 visa purposes. Ulster recognises a number of other English language tests and comparable IELTS equivalent scores.

Do you not fulfill the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements?
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still be able to join Biomedical Science, BSc (Hons).

Costs

Tuition Fees Biomedical Science BSc (Hons)

England UK £9250 year 1
Scotland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £4530 year 1
Ireland £4530 year 1
EU £15360 year 1
International £15360 year 1

Additional fee information

UK and Ireland fees listed are for 2021-22. The tuition fees for 2022-23 are not yet available.

Further information about full time undergraduate fees can be found at https://www.ulster.ac.uk/apply/fees-and-finance/undergraduate.

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

How to apply

Application deadline:

January 1, 2024

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Possible Entry Points:

  • year 1 (Default entry point)

University Rankings

Positions of Ulster University in top UK and global rankings.

See all 35 university rankings of Ulster University

About Ulster University

Ulster University is a publicly funded higher education institution located in Northern Ireland. The university owns and manages four main campuses: Belfast, Coleraine, Jordanstown, and Magee. Each campus hosts its own special facilities for the departments that occupy them, with some of the facilities between them including an award-winning Law Clinic, television and radio studios, Clinical Physiology suites, among many other well-equipped facilities.

Where is this programme taught

Coleraine
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