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Undergraduate 2027

Undergraduate 2025

BSc | Undergraduate

Biomedical Science

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Entry year : Academic Year 2027/28

Entry requirements : ABB/AAB

Attendance : 3 years (Full-time) \

UCAS Code : B940

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Our Biomedical Science degree enables you to explore the sciences related to medicine and in particular, the specialist disciplines of diagnostic Biomedical Science as practised in Health Service Laboratories. Our degree is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science and is aimed at students wishing to pursue a career in diagnostic laboratory science as biomedical scientists within the NHS, research or management careers in the pharmaceutical industries or academic research.

Biomedical Science at Queen's is accredited by the Institute for Biomedical Sciences which reflects the programmes quality and adherence to industry standards.

Course highlights

Global Opportunities

The School has established links with the University of Nevada in Reno, USA. Opportunities are available to work in the research laboratories for a year between second and final year

Professional Accreditations

This degree is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Sciences (IBMS). This indicates that a degree meets high standards of teaching, facilities, and course content. Accreditation ensures that our graduates meet the standards required to register as a biomedical scientist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

Career Development

All students in all levels are supported by a dedicated Careers Consultant within the Centre. Students can book 1 to 1 careers coaching sessions, CV checks and interview preparation appointments as well as being offered a series of bespoke events and workshops to attend regarding applying for and succeeding in the graduate landscape and the opportunity to network with a variety of recruiting employers whilst understanding better the employability landscape they have access to.\ Students are not required to undertake a placement year in this program. However, those who choose to pursue a placement independently between stages 2 and 3 will be supported in this process. An optional Level 2 pre-placement module equips students with essential skills, networks, and practical experience to seek a placement. QUB will also provide ongoing support during the placement period. Successful completion of the pre-placement module and a placement year will be recognized on their degree parchment as "BSc Biomedical Science with Placement/International Placement."

World Class Facilities

The School has excellent research facilities as well as strong links with clinical departments. The final year research project affords students the opportunity to work with eminent researchers within the School's research laboratories. This experience provides students with valuable exposure to a diverse array of research topics, thereby enhancing their employability prospects.

Internationally Renowned Experts

Our teaching staff combine enthusiastic teaching with world-class research in the biomedical sciences. Professional biomedical scientists from NHS laboratories also make a major contribution to the degree.

Student Experience

Students are free to transition between the BSc Human Biology and BSc Biomedical Science programs until the commencement of the second academic year. This flexibility allows students to align with the pathway that best reflects their individual interests and aspirations.

Further Study Opportunities

Students can apply for a wide range of Master’s programmes (taught or research) as well as a comprehensive list of research (PhD) topics, as shown on the Queen’s School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences website.

https://www.qub.ac.uk/schools/mdbs/

Global Opportunities\ \ "Taking the opportunity to work as a researcher in Reno was undoubtedly the most life changing experience I have had. It gave me a unique experience helping me to see what a career in research would be like and allowed me to meet lifelong friends as well as getting to live in a different part of the world for a year. This placement not only benefits my future job applications and my CV, but has given me the confidence and set of skills needed to enter the working world after graduation."\ \ Naomi Jess, 3rd year student 2020-21, BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science

“I decided to do biomedical science because I always wanted to do a degree that would help me make a real difference in the world and also help patients and improve peoples' lives. Biomedical Science includes lots of different topics like immunology and bioinformatics, and ties together the science fields and you learn a bit about everything during this course which is really exciting. “\ \ Madina Sharifova\ International Student\ BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science Graduate, 2021

Global Opportunities\ \ "Taking the opportunity to work as a researcher in Reno was undoubtedly the most life changing experience I have had. It gave me a unique experience helping me to see what a career in research would be like and allowed me to meet lifelong friends as well as getting to live in a different part of the world for a year. This placement not only benefits my future job applications and my CV, but has given me the confidence and set of skills needed to enter the working world after graduation."\ \ Naomi Jess, 3rd year student 2020-21, BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science

“I decided to do biomedical science because I always wanted to do a degree that would help me make a real difference in the world and also help patients and improve peoples' lives. Biomedical Science includes lots of different topics like immunology and bioinformatics, and ties together the science fields and you learn a bit about everything during this course which is really exciting. “\ \ Madina Sharifova\ International Student\ BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science Graduate, 2021

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