Online Biomedical Science Degree :: Accredited Universities

This degree is designed for students wanting a science-based course that is focused towards career opportunities in the medical, paramedical and forensic fields. The areas of study include: basic science (biology, chemistry and mathematics) followed by human physiology, genetics, nutrition, biochemistry and microbiology and the integration and applications of disciplines such as anatomy, biochemistry, biophysics, chemistry, genetics, microbiology, pharmacology and human physiology into biomedical science. Study is also available in bioethics and sociology of medicine.

Entry Requirements

Assumed knowledge is two unit Mathematics.

Recommended studies: Biology and/or Chemistry and/or Physics

For students without the recommended background knowledge, the School offers Foundation units in Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics.

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

Incidental unit costs

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Mandatory intensive schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements.

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The Master of Biomedical Science (MBiomedSci) is a research degree that may be undertaken in the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences in any of the faculty's principle biomedical research areas and strengths. Candidates undertake a research project under the direct supervision of a member of the academic staff. The work undertaken as part of this research degree must constitute a significant conrtibution to the knowledge and understanding of a field of study of direct concern to the faculty, and must demonstrate the capacity of the candidate to carry out independent research.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have a relevant bachelors degree with honours 1, honours 2A, or honours upper 2B or have satisfactorily completed the Master of Biomedical Science (Part 1) with honours 1 or honours 2A, or have other qualifications or experience deemed equivalent or a satisfactory substitute by the faculty board.

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

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Our Masters in Biomedical Sciences is designed for people who wish to advance their careers as Biomedical Scientists, either as part of the Health Service, or in industry (including pharmaceutical and biotechnological industries). This distance learning course has been running for almost 15 years, providing access to expert academic staff, high quality teaching and excellent student support, without the need to come onto campus at any stage.

Entry Requirements

Students will hold an undergraduate degree or equivalent in Biomedical Science, FIBMS or Primary, HNC with bridging course, or HNC plus laboratory experience. Students must be employed in an appropriate laboratory.

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At some point in our lives we all benefit from the services of a Biomedical Scientist. For example, through the screening of patients, the diagnosis of disease and evaluation of the effectiveness of a treatment or research to develop new healthcare technologies, diagnostic tests or treatments for disease or education or scientific writing. The overall purpose of the course is to provide an academically challenging and vocationally relevant science education for those Foundation Degree in Applied and Medical Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Biosciences or Healthcare Sciences graduates or equivalent sub-degree graduates working in a clinical healthcare setting in Life Sciences, the pharmaceutical industry or other areas of biomedical science, producing competent graduates to meet local regional and national needs. The course aims to provide opportunities for students to:

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of biomedical science, human health and disease;

Develop core skills necessary to evaluate and to undertake research in biomedical sciences; and

Apply intellectual, practical, enterprise and personal skills (including communication, teamwork, problem-solving, decision making, initiative and creativity) to enable effective life-long learning in biomedical sciences.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must

(a) satisfy the University’s general entry requirements;

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(b) satisfy specific academic subject requirements for admission as detailed below:

1. hold a Foundation Degree in Applied and Medical Sciences, Biomedical and Applied Science, Biomedical Studies, Healthcare Science (Biomedical Science), Human Biosciences, Medical Science or closely related subject.

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2. hold a BTEC HND or National Diploma/BSc (Ord) qualification in the life sciences from an institution of the United Kingdom or the Republic of Ireland, from the Council of National Academic Awards, the National Council for Educational Awards, the Higher Education Training and Awards Council, or from an institution of another country which is recognised as being of an equivalent standard in an approved alternative qualification.

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(c) normally be employed as a medical laboratory assistant, trainee biomedical scientist or equivalent in a hospital or research laboratory or have access to similar medical facilities.

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(d) meet the minimum technical specification required by the Institute of Lifelong Learning for distance learners.

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(e) must be able to fulfil requirements for a number of laboratory practical sessions. If such applicants work in, or have access to approved training laboratories in the NHS or equivalent their practical sessions can be carried out at their place of work. Otherwise, the required practical sessions at Level 6 must be carried out as a block over 3-4 days on up to two occasions at the University laboratories in Coleraine.

Applicants who do not have Physiology and Anatomy of the Human Body within their sub-degree studies must take the bridging Physiology and Anatomy (Level 4) module, which requires attendance at a block of practical sessions over 3-4 days at the University laboratories in Coleraine, and pass it before progression to Level 6 studies.

Applicants who do not have Molecular Biology and Genetics within their sub-degree studies or have a Foundation Degree which only includes 100 credits at Level 5 within the qualification framework must take the bridging Molecular Biology and Genetics (Level 5) module, which requires either attendance at practical sessions over 2 consecutive days at the University laboratories in Coleraine or completion of the specified practical sessions in their work place, and pass it before progression to Level 6 studies.

Health screen: In order to ensure students safety and to permit them to fully avail of the many learning opportunities provided throughout the course it is important that they have relevant vaccinations. Information on the various relevant vaccinations will be made available to them at Induction. They will also be asked questions about their vaccinations on a Health Declaration Form completed at registration.

English Language Requirements
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International students require to possess IELTS score of 5.5.

Other Fees

Tuition fee for Great Britain students - £3000

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The course is primarily designed for those who wish to follow careers as Biomedical Scientists in the wider context of biomedical science (including bio-pharmaceutical and biotechnological industries).

The aim of the course is to provide advanced education and professional training in the biomedical sciences, allowing specialisation in either: cellular pathology, clinical chemistry, haematology with transfusion science, immunology or medical microbiology, and provide the opportunity for critical reflection and evaluation of current practice and policy, enabling lifelong learning and professional development in biomedical science.

Entry Requirements

a) (i) A second class honours degree or better in a science subject which contains a significant element of biological sciences from a university of the United Kingdom or the Republic of Ireland, from the Council for National Academic Awards, the National Council for Educational Awards, the Higher Education and Training Awards Council, or from an institution of another country which has been recognised as being of an equivalent standard

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(ii) an equivalent standard in a Graduate Diploma, Graduate Certificate, Postgraduate Certificate or Postgraduate Diploma or an approved alternative qualification

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(b) provide evidence of competence in written and spoken English (GCSE grade C or equivalent); overseas students whose first language is not English: IELTS overall band 6.0 with no contributing band less than 5.5 or TOEFL 550 in the paper based-test

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

Distance learning students should normally be employed as a biomedical scientist, trainee biomedical scientist or, equivalent in a hospital or research laboratory or have access to similar laboratory facilities.

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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
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International students should possess a IELTS score of 5.5.

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