At Ulster University, we recognise that Bio and Healthcare Sciences is one of the largest and most dynamic fields of study in life sciences
We therefore offer a wide range of Bio and Healthcare Science degrees that take a multidisciplinary approach to the study of human health, to give students an in-depth understanding of how the human body functions in both normal and diseased states.
Using innovative teaching methods and technology, our degree programmes deliver stimulating lecture content, direct practical experience and exciting work placement opportunities, all supported by a dedicated team of expert educators. Students receive expert tuition from lecturers who are world-leading researchers in their respective fields.
As part of their degree programmes, students will have the chance to work in our state-of-the-art bioscience research facilities alongside teams of researchers carrying out cutting-edge studies into cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and other disorders. As a result, our students get the ideal opportunity to develop all the academic, professional and personal skillsets that employers value highly in prospective employees.
Students studying Bio and Healthcare Science degrees can progress to work in a range of organisations, including hospital laboratories, the NHS, life science industries, pharmaceutical companies, clinical businesses and many more.
Professional recognition
Our Biomedical Science courses are accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS).
On campus courses
Applied Biomedical Science with DPP (Pathology) - BSc (Hons) Full-time , Undergraduate , 2025/26 entry year , , Coleraine campus
Biomedical Sciences education to equip students to work as a Biomedical Scientist in a health service laboratory, 4 years full time.
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Applied Biomedical Science with DPP (Pathology) - BSc (Hons) Full-time , Undergraduate , 2024/25 entry year , , Coleraine campus
Biomedical Sciences education to equip students to work as a Biomedical Scientist in a health service laboratory, 4 years full time.
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Biology with optional placement year - BSc (Hons) Full-time , Undergraduate , 2024/25 entry year , , Coleraine campus
Full time BSc (Hons) Biology with optional placement and the possibility of proceeding to complete an MBiolSci depending on academic performance.
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Biology with optional placement year - BSc (Hons) Full-time , Undergraduate , 2025/26 entry year , , Coleraine campus
Full time BSc (Hons) Biology with optional placement and the possibility of proceeding to complete an MBiolSci depending on academic performance.
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Biomedical Science - BSc (Hons) Full-time , Undergraduate , 2025/26 entry year , , Coleraine campus
Education for biomedical sciences; 3 year full time on campus programme.
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Biomedical Science - BSc (Hons) Full-time , Undergraduate , 2024/25 entry year , , Coleraine campus
Education for biomedical sciences; 3 year full time on campus programme.
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Biomedical Science - BSc (Hons) Part-time , Undergraduate , 2025/26 entry year , , Coleraine campus
Flexible, part-time, on-campus BSc (Hons) Biomedical Sciences, supported by online teaching.
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Biomedical Science - BSc (Hons) Part-time , Undergraduate , 2024/25 entry year , , Coleraine campus
Flexible, part-time, on-campus BSc (Hons) Biomedical Sciences, supported by online teaching.
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Biomedical Science with placement year - BSc (Hons) Full-time , Undergraduate , 2025/26 entry year , , Coleraine campus
Education in the Biomedical Sciences with placement in industry/research institute or period of study overseas, 4 years full time.
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Biomedical Science with placement year - BSc (Hons) Full-time , Undergraduate , 2024/25 entry year , , Coleraine campus
Education in the Biomedical Sciences with placement in industry/research institute or period of study overseas, 4 years full time.
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Biotechnology Research - MSc Full-time , Postgraduate , 2023/24 entry year , , Coleraine campus
Training in biotechnology research with a strong emphasis on development of advanced practical skills and research methods.
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Biotechnology Research - MSc Full-time , Postgraduate , 2024/25 entry year , , Coleraine campus
Training in biotechnology research with a strong emphasis on development of advanced practical skills and research methods.
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Online courses
Applied Medical Sciences - BSc (Hons) Part-time , Undergraduate ,eLearning , 2025/26 entry year
Fully online, distance learning, flexible part-time BSc (Hons) Applied Medical Sciences in collaboration with Sligo Institute of Technology.
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Applied Medical Sciences - BSc (Hons) Part-time , Undergraduate ,eLearning , 2024/25 entry year
Fully online, distance learning, flexible part-time BSc (Hons) Applied Medical Sciences in collaboration with Sligo Institute of Technology.
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Biomedical Science - MSc Part-time , Postgraduate ,eLearning , 2023/24 entry year
MSc Biomedical Science part-time by distance learning.
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Biomedical Science - MSc Part-time , Postgraduate ,eLearning , 2024/25 entry year
MSc Biomedical Science part-time by distance learning.
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Biomedical Science - GradCert Part-time , Postgraduate ,eLearning , 2023/24 entry year
Education and professional training in the biomedical sciences.
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Biomedical Science - GradCert Part-time , Postgraduate ,eLearning , 2024/25 entry year
Education and professional training in the biomedical sciences.
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Biomedical Science - BSc (Hons) Part-time , Undergraduate ,eLearning , 2025/26 entry year
IBMS accredited BSc Honours articulation pathway for biomedical science sub-degree graduates.
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Biomedical Science - BSc (Hons) Part-time , Undergraduate ,eLearning , 2024/25 entry year
IBMS accredited BSc Honours articulation pathway for biomedical science sub-degree graduates.
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Biomedical Science (Life Sciences) - BSc (Hons) Part-time , Undergraduate ,eLearning , 2025/26 entry year
Full BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science, part-time distance-learning degree in collaboration with Sligo Institute of Technology which is IBMS accredited.
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Biomedical Science (Life Sciences) - BSc (Hons) Part-time , Undergraduate ,eLearning , 2024/25 entry year
Full BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science, part-time distance-learning degree in collaboration with Sligo Institute of Technology which is IBMS accredited.
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Biomedical and Bio-industrial Sciences - BSc (Hons) Part-time , Undergraduate ,eLearning , 2025/26 entry year
Strong industrial focus in the area of biopharmaceutical science, part-time distance-learning in collaboration with Sligo Institute of Technology.
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Biomedical and Bio-industrial Sciences - BSc (Hons) Part-time , Undergraduate ,eLearning , 2024/25 entry year
Strong industrial focus in the area of biopharmaceutical science, part-time distance-learning in collaboration with Sligo Institute of Technology.
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Clinical Trials Design and Patient Recruitment Part-time , Postgraduate ,eLearning , 2023/24 entry year
This course integrates knowledge of the clinical trials process with patient recruitment.
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Clinical governance, regulatory processes and ethics Part-time , Postgraduate ,eLearning , 2023/24 entry year
This course provides an understanding of the importance of clinical and research ethics and governance, including regulatory processes involved.
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Healthcare Economics and Innovation in Personalised Medicine Part-time , Postgraduate ,eLearning , 2023/24 entry year
This short course provides an understanding of the complex provision of economically viable therapeutics in healthcare.
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In Silico Genomic Proteomic & Metabolomic Analyses Methods Part-time , Postgraduate ,eLearning , 2023/24 entry year
To introduce and describe the concepts and the methods of in silico based manipulation and analysis of genome, proteome and metabolome.
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Introduction to Personalised Medicine & Pharmacogenomics Part-time , Postgraduate ,eLearning , 2023/24 entry year
Develop students understanding of principles of personalised medicine & encourage them to consider the fundamental aspects & issues within this field.
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Mathematical and Computational Methods Part-time , Postgraduate ,eLearning , 2023/24 entry year
To provide students with the skills and understanding sufficient to be able to design, implement & critique mathematical analysis of biomedical data.