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Biomedical Science (Foundation degree delivered at Belfast Metropolitan College, Titanic Quarter campus) at Queen's University Belfast - UCAS

Queen's University Belfast

Degree level: Undergraduate
Awarded by: Queen’s University Belfast

Biomedical Science (Foundation degree delivered at Belfast Metropolitan College, Titanic Quarter campus)

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Course summary

This is a short cycle qualification of two years that is linked to (or within) first cycle qualifications, intended to equip learners with the skills and knowledge relevant to employment. Also at its core is the notion that they should support widening participation by providing an unequivocal progression route to a bachelor’s degree. This programme is designed in collaboration with QUB and the content of a Foundation Degree can accurately reflect the early content of BSc in Biomedical Science and Human Biology. Biomedical Sciences comprises the health related sciences such as:

  • Biochemistry
  • Homeostasis
  • Anatomy
  • Physiology
  • Immunology
  • Genetics
Further modules provide a sound background to other fundamental areas of Sciences that will provide the foundations of general scientific knowledge moving forward. This Foundation Degree, has a compulsory work based learning element which will allow successful students to apply to become registered Science Technicians.

Qualified teacher status (QTS)

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

  • Course does not award QTS

How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
B94A
Institution code:
Q75
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements


Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £6167 Year 1
Scotland £6167 Year 1
Wales £6167 Year 1
Channel Islands £6167 Year 1
EU £16867 Year 1
International £16867 Year 1
Northern Ireland £3167* Year 1
Republic of Ireland £3167* Year 1

*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

The tuition fees quoted above for NI and ROI are the 2024/25 fees and will be updated when the new fees are known. In addition, all tuition fees will be subject to an annual inflationary increase in each year of the course. Fees quoted relate to a single year of study unless explicitly stated otherwise. Further information on Fees and Funding can be found at: https://www.qub.ac.uk/Study/Feesandfinance/.
Biomedical Science (Foundation degree delivered at Belfast Metropolitan College, Titanic Quarter campus) at Queen's University Belfast - UCAS