Biological Sciences with Professional Studies MSci  

Undergraduate, 5 years, Full-time

Queens University Belfast

10218Biological Sciences with Professional Studies MSci

A UK Citizen or have permanent residency:

Academic Requirements:

AAB including Biology and at least one from Chemistry (preferred), Geography, Mathematics or Physics + GCSE Chemistry grade C/4 or + GCSE Double Award Science grades CC/4,4 + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4
OR
AAB including Double Award Applied Science or Double Award Life & Health Sciences + GCSE Biology and Chemistry grade C/4 or GCSE Double Award Science grades CC/4,4 + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4
OR
AAA including Biology + GCSE Chemistry grade C/4 or GCSE Double Award Science grades CC/4,4 + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4.

It would be an advantage to have studied Chemistry beyond GCSE level.

A maximum of one BTEC/OCR Single Award or AQA Extended Certificate will be accepted as part of an applicant's portfolio of qualifications with a Distinction* being equated to a grade A at A-level and a Distinction being equated to a grade B at A-level.

Form outside UK Students:

Academic Requirements:

The application procedure varies for undergraduate and postgraduate students, so we publish separate information for each. You'll also need to be able to provide evidence of a specified level of ability in the English language.

The following qualifications may be considered for direct entry to our undergraduate programmes:

The Higher Secondary Certificate/Intermediate Certificate (Year 12) with grades 3.5/A- or higher, plus an approved Foundation Programme or
3 UK A Levels or
Between 30 and 36 points in the International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB).

https://www.qub.ac.uk/Study/international-students/your-country/bangladesh/#tab-applying

English Language Requirements:

Applicants will normally need to demonstrate a level of English equivalent to 6.5 IELTS or 90 TOEFL IBT (Internet based test).

https://www.qub.ac.uk/Study/international-students/your-country/bangladesh/#tab-applying

Academic Requirements:

The following qualifications will be considered for direct entry to our undergraduate programmes:

* Three A levels

* Between 30 and 36 points in the International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB).

* The Standard Indian XII (10+2) examinations from CBSE, CISCE or State Boards of Higher Secondary Education are acceptable for admission to our Bachelor degree programmes.

An average mark of 70 - 85% or higher (best of 5 academic subjects) in the Standard Indian XII Higher Secondary School certificates awarded by the central boards (CBSE, CISCE) or a state board, or equivalent, with 75% or higher where subject requirements are stipulated (comparable with Grade B at A Level). Note: Applicants will be required to provide an official Digilocker verification of their Standard XII grades/certificates.

Typical offers (minimum overall average percentage) for applicants with Standard XII would be as follows:

- 85% (comparable to AAB at A-Level)
- 80% (comparable to ABB at A-Level)
- 75% (comparable to BBB at A-Level)
- 70% (comparable to BBC at A Level)

https://www.qub.ac.uk/Study/international-students/your-country/india/#tab-applying

English Language Requirements:

Applicants will normally need to demonstrate a level of English equivalent to 6.5 IELTS or 90 TOEFL IBT (Internet based test). However, some degree programmes have higher or lower requirements (please check individual courses for programme requirements).

https://www.qub.ac.uk/Study/international-students/your-country/india/#tab-applying

Academic Requirements:

The following qualifications will be considered for direct entry to our undergraduate programmes:

* Intermediate/Higher Education Secondary School Examinations (Year 12) with good grades plus a recognised Foundation programme.

* Completion of a two or three-year Bachelor degree with a first division (60%+).

* Between 30 and 36 points in the International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB). .

https://www.qub.ac.uk/Study/international-students/your-country/pakistan/#tab-applying

English Language Requirements:

pplicants will normally need to demonstrate a level of English equivalent to 6.5 IELTS or 90 TOEFL IBT (Internet based test). However, some degree programmes have higher or lower requirements (please check individual courses for programme requirements).

https://www.qub.ac.uk/Study/international-students/your-country/pakistan/#tab-applying

Academic Requirements:

The following qualifications will be considered for direct entry to our undergraduate programmes:

* Higher Secondary Education Certificate plus successful completion of a recognised Foundation Programme.

* 3 UK A Levels.

* Between 30 and 36 points in the International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB).

https://www.qub.ac.uk/Study/international-students/your-country/nepal/#tab-applying

English Language Requirements:

Applicants will normally need to demonstrate a level of English equivalent to 6.5 IELTS or 90 TOEFL IBT (Internet based test). However, some degree programmes have higher or lower requirements (please check individual courses for programme requirements).

https://www.qub.ac.uk/Study/international-students/your-country/nepal/#tab-applying

Academic Requirements:

The following qualifications will be considered for direct entry to our undergraduate programmes:

* Candidates holding the (Diploma of State Matura) with good grades, plus a recognised Foundation programme (such as the Queen's INTO International Foundation) will be considered;

* Applicants who have completed one year of University study in Albania in relevant subjects may also be considered on a case by case basis.

* UK A Levels.

* Between 30 and 36 points in the International Baccalaureate Diploma (IBD).

https://www.qub.ac.uk/Study/international-students/your-country/Albania/#tab-applying

English Language Requirements:

Applicants will normally need to demonstrate a level of English equivalent to 6.5 IELTS or 90 TOEFL IBT (Internet based test). However, some degree programmes have higher or lower requirements (please check individual courses for programme requirements).

https://www.qub.ac.uk/Study/international-students/your-country/Albania/#tab-applying

Academic Requirements:

The following qualifications will be considered for direct entry to our undergraduate programmes:

* West African Examinations Council (WAEC) or the Nigerian Examinations Council (NECO) Senior School Certificate plus successful completion of a recognised Foundation programme with good grades.

* Applicants who have successfully completed the first year of a Nigerian University Bachelor Degree will be considered for admission.

* Between 30 and 36 points in the International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB).

* West African GCE A Levels or UK A Levels.

https://www.qub.ac.uk/Study/international-students/your-country/nigeria/#tab-applying

English Language Requirements:

Applicants will normally need to demonstrate a level of English equivalent to 6.5 IELTS or 90 TOEFL IBT (Internet based test). However, some degree programmes have higher or lower requirements (please check individual courses for programme requirements).

https://www.qub.ac.uk/Study/international-students/your-country/nigeria/#tab-applying

Academic Requirements:

The following qualifications will be considered for direct entry to our undergraduate programmes:

* Applicants with the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Senior Secondary School Certificate will be required to complete a Foundation Programme.

* Applicants holding a Ghanaian Higher National Diploma may be considered for entry to the first year of undergraduate courses with a CGPA of 3.0 (upper credit) and above

* Applicants who have successfully completed the first year of a Ghanain University degree in a relevant subject will be considered for admission to the first year of undergraduate degree programmes.

* 3 UK A Levels.

* Between 30 and 36 points in the International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB).

https://www.qub.ac.uk/Study/international-students/your-country/ghana/#tab-applying

English Language Requirements:

Applicants will normally need to demonstrate a level of English equivalent to 6.5 IELTS or 90 TOEFL IBT (Internet based test). However, some degree programmes have higher or lower requirements (please check individual courses for programme requirements).

https://www.qub.ac.uk/Study/international-students/your-country/ghana/#tab-applying