Biomedical Science (Foundation degree delivered at Belfast Metropolitan College, Titanic Quarter campus) - FdSc

Queen's University Belfast

This is a short cycle qualification of two years that is linked to (or within) first cycle qualifications, intended to equip learners with the skills and knowledge relevant to employment. Also at its core is the notion that they should support widening participation by providing an unequivocal progression route to a bachelor’s degree. This programme is designed in collaboration with QUB and the content of a Foundation Degree can accurately reflect the early content of BSc in Biomedical Science and Human Biology.Biomedical Sciences comprises the health related sciences such as: - Biochemistry- Homeostasis- Anatomy- Physiology- Immunology- GeneticsFurther modules provide a sound background to other fundamental areas of Sciences that will provide the foundations of general scientific knowledge moving forward. This Foundation Degree, has a compulsory work based learning element which will allow successful students to apply to become registered Science Technicians.

School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences