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Ulster University: Biomedical Science
| Institution | Ulster University |
|---|---|
| Department | E-Learning |
| Web | http://www.ulster.ac.uk |
| admissions@ulster.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 02895367890 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
The course is primarily designed for career advancement for those working as Biomedical Scientists in the hospital sector or working in the wider discipline of biomedical science, including bio-pharmaceutical and bio-industries.
This course currently allows specialisation in either: cellular pathology, clinical chemistry, haematology, or medical microbiology, and provides the opportunity for critical reflection and evaluation of current practice and policy, enabling lifelong learning and professional development in biomedical science. For those who follow the approved pathway this course allows specialisation in in one the key disciplines of Biomedical Sciences including: cellular pathology, clinical chemistry, haematology, or medical microbiology, and provides the opportunity for critical reflection and evaluation of current practice and policy, enabling lifelong learning and professional development in biomedical science.
This programme is not suitable for the purposes of HCPC registration
In both the spring and summer semesters of second year, students work on their project, where the research project is carried out within the laboratories in their place of work under the supervision of suitably qualified staff.
Professional Recognition - It is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) UK and approved by the Academy of Clinical Science and Laboratory Medicine.
Master of Science - MSc (PG)
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants must: (a) have gained: (i) a second class honours degree or better in Biomedical Science or in Biological Science which contains a significant element of biomedical sciences from a university of the United Kingdom or the Republic of Ireland, or from a recognised national awarding body, or from an institution of another country which has been recognised as being of an equivalent standard; or (ii) an equivalent standard (normally 50%) in a Graduate Diploma, Graduate Certificate, Postgraduate Certificate or Postgraduate Diploma or an approved alternative qualification; and (b) provide evidence of competence in written and spoken English (GCSE grade C or equivalent); Students should be employed as a biomedical scientist, trainee biomedical scientist or equivalent in a hospital or research laboratory or have access to similar laboratory facilities. Specialist taught modules require that students have studied that specialism at Level 5 or can demonstrate their ability to undertake the module through the accreditation of prior experiential learning. In exceptional circumstances, where an individual has substantial and significant experiential learning, a portfolio of written evidence demonstrating the meeting of graduate qualities (including subject-specific outcomes, as determined by the Course Committee) may be considered as an alternative entrance route. Evidence used to demonstrate graduate qualities may not be used for exemption against modules within the programme. English Language Requirements Ulster recognises a number of other English language tests and comparable IELTS equivalent scores. |
| Location | E-Learning Fully Online Fully Online |
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