BSc (Hons) Applied Medical Sciences at Ulster University

Programme overview

A fully online, part-time BSc (Hons) delivered in collaboration with ATU Sligo. It combines clinical and bio-industrial sciences to prepare graduates for careers in diagnostics, medical devices and biopharmaceuticals.

Faculty: Faculty of Life and Health Sciences | Duration: Normally 4 years part-time over 9 semesters (flexible) | Intake: September 2026 | Study mode: part-time | Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 includes Biology, Information Systems, Applied Mathematics, Good Manufacturing Practice 1, Fundamentals of Chemistry and Science Laboratory Skills 1. Later years cover Biochemistry, Physiology and Anatomy of the Human Body, Molecular Biology and Genetics, Bioanalytics, Molecular Pathology, Clinical Biochemistry, Medical Microbiology and a final-year Biomedical Sciences project.

Career pathways

Graduate employers include the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, biomedical research laboratories and laboratory suppliers. Roles include pharmaceutical technical services, pharmaceutical research, drug testing, bacteriologist and laboratory services.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants will normally be employed in a relevant healthcare science, bioscience or bio-pharmaceutical setting. A Level typical offer BCC, including 2 from Group A (Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Biology, Nutrition and Food Science) or 1 from Group A and 1 from Group B. GCSE English Language, Mathematics and Chemistry (or Double Award Science) at grade C/4 or above. BTEC/OCR Applied General profile DMM in Applied Science. Irish Leaving Certificate 104 UCAS tariff points across five subjects (four at higher level), with English, Maths and Chemistry passed at H4/O6 minimum. Access course: 60% overall (NI/ROI, 120 credits) or 9 Distinction and 36 Merit credits (GB Access to HE, science based).

Intake: September 2026

Duration: Normally 4 years part-time over 9 semesters (flexible)

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