Course summary
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: 1. the relevance of biological sciences in the current economic environment 2. the hierarchical nature of biological sciences ranging from molecular level to whole organism and species interactions 3. the need for competence and dexterity in contemporary biological practical techniques and cognate disciplines 4. a professional approach to work, study and lifelong learning
How to apply
29Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- C101
- Institution code:
- Q75
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
For information on international qualification equivalents, please check the specific information for your country at: http://www.qub.ac.uk/International/International-students/Your-Country/
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - CC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Access to HE Diploma
Scottish Higher - BBCC - BCCCC
Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)
Scottish Advanced Higher
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H3, H4, H4, H4, H4 - H3, H3, H4, H4
GCSE Mathematics, Biology and Chemistry at grade C or better. GCSE Double Award Science grades CC acceptable in lieu of GCSE Biology and Chemistry. Scottish National 5 Mathematics, Biology and Chemistry at grade C or better.
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/.
Provider information
Queen's University Belfast
University Road
Belfast
BT7 1NN