Biological Sciences (Foundation degree delivered at Belfast Metropolitan College, Titanic Quarter campus) - FdSc
Queen's University Belfast
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This programme aims to provide students with knowledge and understanding of scientific methods of enquiry and theoretical principles of biological sciences, including, where appropriate, the application of those principles in an employment context. Students studying the FdSci in Biological Sciences will develop understanding of the relevance of biological sciences in the current economic environment the hierarchical nature of biological sciences ranging from molecular level to whole organism ...Read more

This programme aims to provide students with knowledge and understanding of scientific methods of enquiry and theoretical principles of biological sciences, including, where appropriate, the application of those principles in an employment context. Students studying the FdSci in Biological Sciences will develop understanding of the relevance of biological sciences in the current economic environment the hierarchical nature of biological sciences ranging from molecular level to whole organism and species interactions the need for competence and dexterity in contemporary biological practical techniques and cognate disciplinesa professional approach to work, study and lifelong learningThis course is taught at Belfast Metropolitan College, Belfast

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Kieran
08 Feb 25

The students union is the best in the UK and Ireland, that I have seen, though I am biased. The university itself genuinely cares about its students, is well run and I have..Read more

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06 Feb 25

Best- Location and things to do around campus or nearby , good facilities , extra curricular opportunities , initiatives such as free meals etc. Interaction between staff and..Read more

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£6,167 per year

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£3,167 per year

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£6,167 per year

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£16,867 per year

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