BSc Biomedical Science at Queen's University Belfast

Programme overview

The BSc in Biomedical Science covers the sciences related to medicine, with emphasis on the specialist disciplines of diagnostic biomedical science as practised in health service laboratories. It is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science, meeting the standards required to register as a biomedical scientist with the HCPC. A final-year research project is carried out in the School's research laboratories, with optional research placements including a year at the University of Nevada, Reno.

Faculty: Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | Duration: 3 years full-time | Intake: 2027/28 entry | Study mode: full-time | Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Human Structure and Function (40 credits), World of Microorganisms, Genetics and the Molecular Toolbox, Molecular Basis of Life and Fundamentals of Microbiology (20 credits each) and Professional Skills for Scientists 1.

Career pathways

The degree is aimed at careers as biomedical scientists in NHS diagnostic laboratories, research or management roles in the pharmaceutical industry, and academic research. Graduates can progress to taught or research master's programmes and PhD study.

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Entry requirements

A-level: AB in any order in Biology/Human Biology and Chemistry plus B in a third subject, plus GCSE Mathematics C/4; or A in Biology/Human Biology or Chemistry plus AB including a second science subject, plus GCSE Biology and Chemistry C/4 (or Double Award Science CC/4,4) and GCSE Mathematics C/4. Acceptable second science subjects include Computer Science, Environmental Science, Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology and others listed. A maximum of one BTEC/OCR Single Award or AQA Extended Certificate is accepted. Irish Leaving Certificate: H2H3H3H3H3 including H2 and H3 in Biology and Chemistry. IB: 33 points including 6,5,5 at Higher Level with 6,5 in Biology and Chemistry; or 34 points including 6,6,5 with a Higher Level 6 in Biology or Chemistry and 5 in a second science. BTEC: RQF National Extended Diploma in Applied Science (Biomedical Science route only) D*DD with Distinctions in four specified units; QCF Extended Diploma not accepted. Access course: 80% average with at least 70% in each module, normally including two Level 3 Biology and two Level 3 Chemistry modules. Graduate entry: minimum 2:2 with subject requirements met. All applicants need GCSE English Language C/4 or equivalent; normally five GCSEs at C/4 including English Language and Mathematics. Applicants are not normally interviewed. International applicants: IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each component, or equivalent.

Domestic applicants: GBP 4,985 a year (2026/27). NI/ROI residency, full-time undergraduate tuition; 2026/27 rate Source

International applicants: GBP 28,500 a year (2026/27). International and EU Other rate; 2026-27 fee, to be updated when new fees are known Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time

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