Course contact details
Admissions (Coleraine)
Email:admissionsce@ulster.ac.uk
Phone:028 70123210
Ulster University
Cromore Road
Coleraine
BT52 1SA
Applied Biomedical Science (Pathology) with placement year
- Bachelor of Science (with Honours)
- 4 Years
- Full-Time
- September 2027
- Undergraduate
- Coleraine
Course summary
BSc Hons Applied Biomedical Science (Pathology) with placement year - 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.
How to apply
Apply by
13 January 2027
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:
- B990
- Institution code:
- U20
- Campus name:
- Coleraine
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Typical qualification requirements
A levelAAB
Including 2 science subjects from Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Biology or Nutrition and Food Science, of which Chemistry is preferred; or
One from Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Biology or Nutrition and Food Science, of which Chemistry is preferred if applying with PE, Geography, ICT, Environmental Technology or Single Award Life & Health Science
Life & Health Sciences Double Award is also acceptable as 2 science subjects.
One from Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Biology or Nutrition and Food Science, of which Chemistry is preferred if applying with PE, Geography, ICT, Environmental Technology or Single Award Life & Health Science
Life & Health Sciences Double Award is also acceptable as 2 science subjects.
Scottish HigherAAABB
Scottish Highers
Grades AAABB including BB in either:
Two subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics.
OR
One subject from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics plus Geography or Physical Education.
English & Mathematics is required at Standard Level 1, 2, or 3.
Grades AAABB including BB in either:
Two subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics.
OR
One subject from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics plus Geography or Physical Education.
English & Mathematics is required at Standard Level 1, 2, or 3.
Access to HE DiplomaDistinction: 39 Merit: 6
Pass Northern Ireland Science-based Access Course with a minimum overall average of 73% and a minimum of 73% in each level 3 module. To include a 20 credit Level 2 Mathematics module, passed at 40% or successful completion of NICATS Mathematics as part of the pre-2021 Access Diploma.
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.
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.
Scottish Advanced HigherBBB
Grades BBB including either:
Two subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Physics.
OR
One subject from Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Physics plus Geography or Physical Education
English & Mathematics required at Standard Level 1, 2, or 3
Two subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Physics.
OR
One subject from Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Physics plus Geography or Physical Education
English & Mathematics required at Standard Level 1, 2, or 3
International Baccalaureate Diploma ProgrammeOffer: 26
An overall profile of 26 points with at least 13 points at higher level. This must include two subjects from Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, or Biology, with a minimum of 6 points achieved in each of the two specified subjects.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DDD
RQF Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma / OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma
Award profile of DDD
Essential Subjects (You will need one of the following):
OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma in Applied Science (RQF) (603/0695/6)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Applied Science (RQF) (601/7437/7)
We will also accept smaller BTEC/OCR qualifications (i.e. Diploma or Extended Certificate / Introductory Diploma / Subsidiary Diploma) in combination with A Levels or other acceptable level 3 qualifications.
Essential Subjects (You will need one of the following):
OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical Diploma in Applied Science (RQF) (601/7461/4)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Applied Science (RQF) (601/7435/3)
The following are suitable along with a Science A-Level (Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Biology, Nutrition and Food Science, PE, Geography, ICT, Environmental Technology or Single Award Life & Health Science):
OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate in Applied Science (RQF) (601/7458/4)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Applied Human Biology (RQF) (603/3040/5)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Applied Science (RQF) (601/7436/5)
To find out if the qualification you are applying with is a qualification we accept for entry, please check our Qualification Checker - https://www.ulster.ac.uk/study/entrance-requirements/equivalence
We will also continue to accept QCF versions of these qualifications although grades asked for may differ. Check what grades you will be asked for by comparing the requirements above with the information under QCF in the Applied General and Tech Level Qualifications section of our Entry Requirements - https://www.ulster.ac.uk/study/entrance-requirements/undergraduate-entry-requirements
Award profile of DDD
Essential Subjects (You will need one of the following):
OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma in Applied Science (RQF) (603/0695/6)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Applied Science (RQF) (601/7437/7)
We will also accept smaller BTEC/OCR qualifications (i.e. Diploma or Extended Certificate / Introductory Diploma / Subsidiary Diploma) in combination with A Levels or other acceptable level 3 qualifications.
Essential Subjects (You will need one of the following):
OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical Diploma in Applied Science (RQF) (601/7461/4)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Applied Science (RQF) (601/7435/3)
The following are suitable along with a Science A-Level (Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Biology, Nutrition and Food Science, PE, Geography, ICT, Environmental Technology or Single Award Life & Health Science):
OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate in Applied Science (RQF) (601/7458/4)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Applied Human Biology (RQF) (603/3040/5)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Applied Science (RQF) (601/7436/5)
To find out if the qualification you are applying with is a qualification we accept for entry, please check our Qualification Checker - https://www.ulster.ac.uk/study/entrance-requirements/equivalence
We will also continue to accept QCF versions of these qualifications although grades asked for may differ. Check what grades you will be asked for by comparing the requirements above with the information under QCF in the Applied General and Tech Level Qualifications section of our Entry Requirements - https://www.ulster.ac.uk/study/entrance-requirements/undergraduate-entry-requirements
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)H2H2H2H2H2
To include English at H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level.
Course Specific Subject requirements
This course also requires you to achieve H2, H2 in two science subjects:
- Two subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Home Economics, Mathematics, Physics or.
- One subject from Biology, Chemistry, Home Economics, Mathematics, Physics, plus one subject from Agricultural Science, Geography, Physics/Chemistry, and Physical Education.
If Maths is not passed at H2, it will not count as one of the science subjects, but you must still pass this at H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level in addition to meeting the science requirements.
Course Specific Subject requirements
This course also requires you to achieve H2, H2 in two science subjects:
- Two subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Home Economics, Mathematics, Physics or.
- One subject from Biology, Chemistry, Home Economics, Mathematics, Physics, plus one subject from Agricultural Science, Geography, Physics/Chemistry, and Physical Education.
If Maths is not passed at H2, it will not count as one of the science subjects, but you must still pass this at H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level in addition to meeting the science requirements.
English language requirements for international applicants
The minimum requirement for this course is Academic IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5. Trinity ISE: Pass at level III also meets this requirement for Tier 4 visa purposes.
Ulster recognises a number of other English language tests and comparable IELTS equivalent scores.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. https://www.ulster.ac.uk/courses/202627/applied-biomedical-science-with-dpp-pathology-41268
Additional entry requirements
- Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) / Disclosure Scotland Check
Historical entry grades data
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Wales & Channel Islands | £9790 | |
| Northern Ireland & Republic of Ireland | £4985 | |
| EU & International | £18030 |
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
Please note that for NI, ROI and GB, these are the fees for 2026/27. Fees for higher education programmes in NI are set by the Department for the Economy and the 2027/28 fees will not be released until later in the year. It is expected that there will be an inflationary increase from the 2026/27 fee.
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