Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science
University of Limerick
About this program
Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science
The Biomedical Science programme will be available as anoption to studentswho have chosen the Bioscience route and after entry through LM123. After successful completion of Year 3of Bioscience,students willhave the option totransfer totheSchool of Medicinefor the 4thand final year of their undergraduate degree. Aftersuccessful completion of all modules,studentswill graduate witha BSc in Biomedical Science.
Admission requirements
For more information about admission requirements, please visit the university website.
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By entering through LM123, you will studya broad common first semester and will undertake specific modules in the area of chemistry, biology, maths and physics. Subsequently, the second and third year of the Bioscience programme will provide you with a strong foundation in the understanding of biochemical systems and microbial technology. The tailored 4th year Biomedical Science exit route will provide you with the fundamental knowledge and practical skills to gain an understanding of the importance of working partnerships between scientists and healthcare professionals, allowing you to pursue a successful career inthe area.
Semester 7
- Pharmacology and Drug Development
- Mammalian Tissue Architecture, Structure and Function
- Clinical Medicine and Clinical Skills
- Diagnostic Techniques and Practices
- Biomedical Science Final Year Project Part 1
Semester 8
- Cancer Mechanisms
- Advanced Cell and Molecular Biology
- Immunoand DNA Techniques
- Drug Delivery
- Biomedical Science Final Year Project Part2
Scholarships & funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Tuition
Full Time Tution fee for 2021/2022:
- EU Fee: 7,356€
- Non EU Fee: 16,794€
Qualification
NFQ Level 8 major Award Honours Bachelor Degree
Career paths
The students will graduate with a degree in Biomedical Science from the Graduate Entry Medical School and itis expected that because of the innovative and collaborative learning experiences that the student will receive, they will be well positioned for careers across Biomedical Science andBioPharma, including areas such as disease diagnosis, disease intervention and treatment monitoring. The graduating students will also be excellent candidates for MSc and PhD programmes in the health sciences area and will be well equipped for application to the graduate entry Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery (BMBS) programme at UL and similar programmes nationally and internationally.
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University of Limerick
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