Biomedical Science

Entry requirements

• Applicants must:

  (a) have gained a second class honours degree or better in Biomedical Science or in a science subject which contains a significant element of biological 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 1. an equivalent standard: or 2. 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 whose first language is not English: must have a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 (with no contributing band at less than 5.5) or equivalent or as an alternative to (a) (i) or (a) (ii) and/or (b).

  (c) 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.

  (d) 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 for the duration of their project module. 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.

  (e) A letter from the applicant's line manager or senior colleague stating provision and supervision of a research project.

  (f) This programme is not a recognised qualification for HCPC registration. Exemptions Studies pursued and examinations passed in respect of other qualifications awarded by the University or by another university or other educational institution, or evidence from the accreditation of prior experiential learning, may be accepted as exempting candidates from part of the programme provided that they register as students of the University for modules amounting to at least the final third of the credit value of the award, at the highest level.

  No exemption shall be permitted from the dissertation.

Months of entry

September

Course content

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.

Information for international students

Academic IELTS 6.0 (with no band score less than 5.5), or a Trinity ISE Pass at level III.