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

  • FdSc
  • 2 Years
  • Full-time
  • 16 September 2026
  • Undergraduate
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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

This course is available in Clearing. If you have submitted an application, you can add this course. If you haven’t sent us an application yet, you can do this until 24th September 2026.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Main Site

Study options

  • FdSc • Full-time • 2 Years

Start dates

  • 16 September 2026

Apply by
14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
B94A
Institution code:
Q75
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

How to apply

This course has limited vacancies, and is no longer accepting applications from some students. See the list below for where you normally live, to check if you're eligible to apply.
  • EU
  • Wales
  • England
  • International
  • Scotland
  • Northern Ireland
  • Republic of Ireland

Apply by
14 January

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:
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

UCAS Tariff
Not accepted

A level
BC - CC

CC at A-level including Biology and Chemistry + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4
OR
BC at A-level to include Biology or Chemistry at grade B and a further science subject from the list below + GCSE Biology and Chemistry grade C/4 or GCSE Double Award Science grades CC/4,4 + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4.

A-level Science subjects accepted: Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, ICT (not Applied), Environmental Science, Environmental Technology, Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Technology & Design. Other subjects will be considered on an individual basis and you should contact the Admissions and Access Service for guidance (admissions@qub.ac.uk).

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
MMM

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (QCF) (180 credits at Level 3) in a relevant science discipline, with grades MMM. This will include achieving a minimum of a Merit grade in four to six stipulated units. GCSE Biology and Chemistry grade C/4 or GCSE Double Award Science grades CC/4,4 + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4.

BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (RQF) (1080 Guided Learning Hours (GLH) at Level 3) in a relevant science discipline, with grades MMM. This should include a minimum of a Merit in four of the following units:

- Scientific Investigation skills
- Physiology of Human Body Systems
- Human Regulation and Reproduction
- Biological Molecules and Metabolic pathways
- Biomedical Sciences
- Diseases and Infections
- Principles and Applications of Science II
- Microbiology & Microbiological Techniques

In addition, applicants must have GCSE Biology and Chemistry grade C/4 or GCSE Double Award Science grades CC/4,4 + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4.

BTEC Level 3 Diploma (QCF) (120 credits at Level 3) in a relevant science discipline, with grades DM. This will include achieving a minimum of a Merit grade in four to six stipulated units. GCSE Biology and Chemistry grade C/4 or GCSE Double Award Science grades CC/4,4 + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4.

BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (RQF) (720 Guided Learning Hours (GLH) at Level 3) in a relevant science discipline, with grades DM. This should include a minimum of a Merit in four of the units listed above under BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma requirements. GCSE Biology and Chemistry grade C/4 or GCSE Double Award Science grades CC/4,4 + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4

Access to HE Diploma

Successful completion of Access Course with an average of 65%. Must be a relevant Access Course normally including two Biology modules (Level 3) and normally two Chemistry modules (Level 3) + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4 or equivalent in Access Course.

NB Applicants who have one Chemistry module (Level 3) will be considered on an individual basis provided they have another Science module (Level 3).

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H3, H3, H4, H4 - H3, H3, H4, H4, H4

A minimum of five subjects will be required in the Irish Leaving Certificate, at least four of which should be at Higher Level.

H3H4H4H4H4/H3H3H4H4 including grade H3 and H4 in any order in Biology and Chemistry + if not offered at Higher Level then Ordinary Level grade O4 in Mathematics.
OR
H3H3H4H4H4/H3H3H3H4 including grade H3 in Biology and H4 in a second science subject (see list under A-level requirements) + O4 in Chemistry + if not offered at Higher Level then Ordinary Level grade O4 in Mathematics.
OR
H3H3H4H4H4/H3H3H3H4 including grade H3 in Chemistry and H4 in a second science subject (see list under A-level requirements) + O4 in Biology + if not offered at Higher Level then Ordinary Level grade O4 in Mathematics.

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).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

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* 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/.

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