Biology with optional placement year - BSc (Hons)  

Undergraduate, 4 years, Full-time

Ulster University

1531 Biology with optional placement year - BSc (Hons)

UK Citizen Students:

Academic Requirements:

A level

Grades BCC to include one science subject from Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Maths, Nutrition and Food Science, Life & Health Sciences, PE, Geography, Environmental Technology/Science. Chemistry or Biology is preferred.

Applied Science Double Award also acceptable.

Provided the subject requirements are met you can substitute a combination of alternative qualifications recognised by the University for one of the A level grades.
Applied General Qualifications

*** To note that only qualifications defined as “Applied General” will be accepted for entry onto any undergraduate course at Ulster University.***

QCF Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (Science Related Subject)/ OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma (Science Related Subject) (2012 Suite)

Award profile of DDM

RQF Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (Science Related Subject) / OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma (Science Related Subject) (2016 Suite)

Award profile of DMM - all units acceptable

QCF Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma (Science Related Subject) / OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Diploma (Science Related Subject) (2012 Suite)

Award profile of DM plus A Level Grade B or DM (to include 5 distinctions) plus A Level Grade C

RQF Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (Science Related Subject) / OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Diploma (Science Related Subject) (2016 Suite)

Award profile of DM (Acceptable optional units 8 - 14, 17 - 23)plus A Level Grade C orMM (acceptable optional units 8 - 14, 17 - 23) plusA Level Grade B

QCF Pearson BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma (Science Related Subject) / OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Introductory Diploma (Science Related Subject) (2012 Suite)

Award profile of M ( plus A Level Grades BC to include one science subject from Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Maths, Nutrition and Food Science, PE, Geography, Environmental Technology/Science. Chemistry or Biology is preferred.

RQF Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (Science Related Subject) / OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Certificate (Science Related Subject) (2016 Suite)

Award profile of M (excluding units 15 & 16) plus A Level Grades BC.

Form outside UK Students:

Academic Requirements:

* Higher secondary certificate with 70% overall
* Successful completion of 2 years of an undergraduate degree with 50% or above
* 4 year Diploma in Engineering from Bangladesh Technical Education Board with overall 75%

https://www.ulster.ac.uk/global/apply/country/bangladesh

English Language Requirements:

* IELTS 6.0 overall with minimum 5.5 in each skill 

https://www.ulster.ac.uk/global/apply/country/bangladesh

Academic Requirements:

Each programme will have slightly different requirements, both in terms of overall points and certain subjects, so please check the relevant subject in the undergraduate on-line prospectus.

Normally Ulster University welcomes applications from students with:

All Indian Standard XII (Central Boards or a State Board) with an overall average of 60% to include 50% or above in 5 subjects Where a course has subject-specific requirements 60% will be required in each of these subjects.

OR

3 year Diploma in an engineering or technology subject from a State Board of Technical Education with overall 60% (Accredited by ACITE)

https://www.ulster.ac.uk/global/apply/country/india

English Language Requirements:

* IELTS 6.0 overall with minimum 5.5 in each skill 

https://www.ulster.ac.uk/global/apply/country/india

Academic Requirements:

* Successful completion of HSSC (Higher Secondary School Certificate) with 75% overall where a course has subject-specific requirements 75% will be required in each of these subjects.
* Applicants must be aged 17 or over at the point of enrolment.
OR

* Successful completion of Year 1 of an undergraduate degree with 50% or above.

https://www.gre.ac.uk/international/greenwich-in-my-country?co=PK

English Language Requirements:

*  IELTS 6.0 overall with minimum 5.5 in each skill 

https://www.gre.ac.uk/international/greenwich-in-my-country?co=PK

Academic Requirements:

In general, for entry to our undergraduate degree courses we accept one the following as a minimum:

* School Leaving Certificate Examination (Grade XI and XII) with overall 60% (GPA 2.8) to include 50% in 5 subjects.
* Proficiency Certificate with an overall average of 50%
 

For more information on the minimum requirements from your country please contact the International Admissions Team.

https://www.ulster.ac.uk/global/apply/country/nepal

English Language Requirements:

*  IELTS 6.0 overall with minimum 5.5 in each skill 

https://www.ulster.ac.uk/global/apply/country/nepal

Academic Requirements:

Diplomë e Maturës Shtetëore (Diploma of State Matura) Grade 7
First year of Diplomë e Nivelit të Pare (First Level University Diploma) overall average of Grade 7

https://www.ulster.ac.uk/global/apply/country/albania

English Language Requirements:

*  IELTS 6.0 overall with minimum 5.5 in each skill 

https://www.ulster.ac.uk/global/apply/country/albania

Academic Requirements:

* Ordinary or Higher National Diploma Lower credit
* Diploma from Federal University with Lower credit
* Successful completion of Level 100 (Year 1) of a Nigerian Degree programme with 50% overall
* National Certificate of Education with a least a lower credit.
* International Foundation Programme from Westerfield College with pass in all subjects (55% or higher overall)

https://www.ulster.ac.uk/global/apply/country/nigeria

English Language Requirements:

*  IELTS 6.0 overall with minimum 5.5 in each skill 

https://www.ulster.ac.uk/global/apply/country/nigeria

Academic Requirements:

* Higher National Diploma awarded after 1992 - GPA 2.0.
* University Certificate
* Or Diploma with GPA 2.0
Diploma may be acceptable depending on awarding institution and the subject studied.

https://www.ulster.ac.uk/global/apply/country/ghana

English Language Requirements:

*  IELTS 6.0 overall with minimum 5.5 in each skill 

https://www.ulster.ac.uk/global/apply/country/ghana