Applied Biomedical Science (Pathology) with placement year
Ulster University
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Coleraine Campus.

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Full Time

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Start date

SEP-26

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Duration

4 Years

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Coleraine Campus.

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SEP-26

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4 Years

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Coleraine

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SEP-26

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Biomedical Sciences education to equip students to work as a Biomedical Scientist in a health service laboratory, 4 years full time. BSc Hons Biomedical Science with Diploma in Professional Practice (DPP) (Pathology) 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 ...Read more

Biomedical Sciences education to equip students to work as a Biomedical Scientist in a health service laboratory, 4 years full time. BSc Hons Biomedical Science with Diploma in Professional Practice (DPP) (Pathology) 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. 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. To work for the NHS as a biomedical scientist you will need to become registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). This course, unlike the other biomedical sciences courses at Ulster, is specifically designed to provide the educational and clinical experience for our graduates to work as a biomedical scientists in the hospital sector. Once graduated our graduates may apply to become registered with the HCPC.Full-Time4 year FT degree including placement year

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30/279
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37th
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54th

Entry requirements

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AAB Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

AAABB Grades / Points required

Scottish Advanced Higher:

BBB Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D39M6 Grades / Points required

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. Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

26 Grades / Points required

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

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£16,320 per year

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Ulster University
Coleraine Campus, Cromore Road, Coleraine BT52 1SA United Kingdom
Nearest train station: University   0.2 miles away

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