Colleges and Universities Offering Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences in Ireland

Institutions Offering Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences

•  Queen's University Belfast, Belfast  
  Admission criteria
  (i) A level requirements
  -BBB 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
  -BBB 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
  -ABB 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.
  
  (ii) Irish leaving certificate requirements
  -H3H3H3H3H4H4/H3H3H3H3H3 including Higher Level grade H3 in Biology and at least one from Chemistry (preferred), Geography, Mathematics or Physics + if not offered at Higher Level then Ordinary Level grade O4 in Chemistry and Mathematics
  OR
  -H3H3H3H3H3H3/H2H3H3H3H3 including Higher Level grade H3 in Biology + if not offered at Higher Level then Ordinary Level grade O4 in Chemistry and Mathematics.
  
  It would be an advantage to have studied Higher Level Chemistry.
  
  (iii) Access Course
  Successful completion of a relevant Science based Access Course (120 credits) with an average of 80% and no less than 70% in any module. A relevant Access Course will normally include a minimum of 60 credits at Level 3 (preferably 80 credits) in appropriate Biology and Chemistry modules (eg: two Biology modules + one Chemistry; one Biology Module, one Microbiology module and one Chemistry module) + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4 or equivalent in Access Course.
  
  (iv) International Baccalaureate Diploma
  -32 points overall including 6,5,5 at Higher Level including Biology and Chemistry (preferred) or Mathematics or Physics or Geography + GCSE Chemistry grade C/4 or GCSE Double Award Science grades CC/4,4 + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4
  OR
  -33 points overall including 6,5,5 at Higher Level including Biology + GCSE Chemistry grade C/4 or GCSE Double Award Science grades CC/4,4 + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4
  
  If not offered at Higher Level/GCSE then Standard Level grade 4 in Chemistry, English and Mathematics would be accepted.
  
  (v) BTEC Level 3 Extended/National Extended Diploma
  QCF Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma (180 credits), with DDD + GCSE Biology and Chemistry grade C/4 or GCSE Double Award Science grades CC/4,4 + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4.
  
  RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma (1080 Guided Learning Hours (GLH)), with DDD + GCSE Biology and Chemistry grade C/4 or GCSE Double Award Science grades CC/4,4 + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4..
  
  For the RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma, applicants must have Distinction grades in four specified units to include:
  
  Principles of Applied Science I
  Principles of Applied Science II
  
  and two from the following:
  
  Biological Molecules & Metabolic Pathways
  Genetics & Genetic Engineering
  Diseases and Infections
  Microbiology & Microbiological Techniques
  
  Extended/National Extended Diploma must be relevant.
  Graduate
  A minimum of a 2:2 Honours Degree, provided any subject requirements are also met.
  Option to transfer
  Transfers between BSc and MSci may be possible at the end of Stage 2.
  
  English Language Requirements
  -An IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in each test component or an equivalent acceptable qualification, details of which are available at: http://go.qub.ac.uk/EnglishLanguageReqs
  
  If you need to improve your English language skills before you enter this degree programme, INTO Queen's University Belfast offers a range of English language courses. These intensive and flexible courses are designed to improve your English ability for admission to this degree.
  
  Academic English: an intensive English language and study skills course for successful university study at degree level
  Pre-sessional English: a short intensive academic English course for students starting a degree programme at Queen's University Belfast and who need to improve their English.
  International Students - Foundation and International Year One Programmes
  INTO Queen's offers a range of academic and English language programmes to help prepare international students for undergraduate study at Queen's University. You will learn from experienced teachers in a dedicated international study centre on campus, and will have full access to the University's world-class facilities.
  
  These programmes are designed for international students who do not meet the required academic and English language requirements for direct entry.
  
  Foundation
  The INTO progression course suited to this programme is
  http://www.intostudy.com/en-gb/universities/queens-university-belfast/courses/international-foundation-in-engineering-and-science.
  
  Course duration: 3 years
  
  Mode of study: Full time

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