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Biological Sciences (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 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

Ways to study this course

Campuses

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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:
C101
Institution code:
Q75
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

How to apply

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:
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

UCAS Tariff
Not accepted

A level
CC

A-level Biology or Double Award Science required.

A-level General Studies and Critical Thinking are normally excluded from offers. However, the grade achieved may be taken into account when results are published in August and may be used in a tie-break situation.

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

Successful completion of relevant National Extended Diploma (1080 Level 3 GLH) with overall grades MMP

National Extended Diploma must be relevant, ie Applied Science

Access to HE Diploma

Access to HE Diploma must contain sufficient relevant modules in Biology and Chemistry.
Contact the Admissions and Access Service (admissions@qub.ac.uk) for advice.

Successful completion of the Access to HE Diploma with a minimum of 60 credits is required, including 45 credits at Level 3 and 15 at Level 2.

Scottish Higher
BBCC - BCCCC

Higher Biology required.

Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)

Successful completion of relevant BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (180 credits) with overall grades MMP

Scottish Advanced Higher

Considered on an individual basis.
Offers are normally made on the basis of a combination of Scottish Highers and Advanced Highers.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

Successful completion of IB Diploma with 26-27 points overall including 5,4,4 at Higher Level (to include Higher Level Biology)

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

To include Higher Level grade H3 in Biology and H4 in Chemistry.

If not offered at Higher Level then Ordinary Level grade O4 in Chemistry, English and Mathematics.

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.

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.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

Not enough data available

We are unable to show previous accepted grades for this course. This could be because the course is new, it's a postgraduate course, there isn't enough historical data, or the provider has opted out of sharing their entry grades data for this course - learn more.

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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