Ulster University's School of Biomedical Sciences has a national and international reputation for excellence in teaching and research (UK top 5 for Biomedical Science research; REF 2014). Students are educated in the critical application of science and trained for healthcare, scientific and technical professions.
We offer a wide spectrum of courses, with some available full-time or part-time and also by distance learning.
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Full-time Study
Biotechnology Research - MSc Full-time , Postgraduate , 2025/26 entry year , , Coleraine campus
Training in biotechnology research with a strong emphasis on development of advanced practical skills.
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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.
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Dietetics - MSc Full-time , Postgraduate , 2025/26 entry year , , Coleraine campus
Intensive 20 month course with integral practice placements providing pre-registration training in dietetics for science graduates.
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Dietetics - MSc Full-time , Postgraduate , 2024/25 entry year , , Coleraine campus
Intensive 20 month course with integral practice placements providing pre-registration training in dietetics for science graduates.
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Food Regulatory Affairs - PgCert/PgDip/MSc Full-time , Postgraduate , 2024/25 entry year
The programme provides postgraduate training in food regulatory affairs.
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Food and Nutrition - MSc Full-time , Postgraduate , 2025/26 entry year
Understanding key aspects of the science of food and nutrition in the context of regulatory affairs, policy and legislation.
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Food and Nutrition - MSc Full-time , Postgraduate , 2024/25 entry year
Understanding key aspects of the science of food and nutrition in the context of regulatory affairs, policy and legislation.
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Human Nutrition - MSc Full-time , Postgraduate , 2025/26 entry year , , Coleraine campus
Intensive 12 month taught master's course in Human Nutrition for science graduates which is accredited by the Association for Nutrition.
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Human Nutrition - MSc Full-time , Postgraduate , 2024/25 entry year , , Coleraine campus
Intensive 12 month taught master's course in Human Nutrition for science graduates which is accredited by the Association for Nutrition.
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Part-time Study
Advanced Research Methods for the Biotechnologist Part-time , Postgraduate , 2024/25 entry year , , Coleraine campus
To equip students with a critical understanding of the underlying principles of advanced, technically challenging research methods in biotechnology.
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Biomedical Informatics Part-time , Postgraduate , 2024/25 entry year
This short course develops essential skills, knowledge & understanding of biomedical informatics in relation to basic & applied research and practice.
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Biomedical Science - GradCert Part-time , Postgraduate , 2025/26 entry year
Education and professional training in the biomedical sciences.
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Biomedical Science - GradCert Part-time , Postgraduate , 2024/25 entry year
Education and professional training in the biomedical sciences.
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Biomedical Science - MSc Part-time , Postgraduate , 2025/26 entry year
MSc Biomedical Science part-time by distance learning.
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Cataract and Refractive Surgery (Theory) - PgDip Part-time , Postgraduate , 2025/26 entry year
This course covers all the most recent advances in laser refractive and refractive cataract surgery, from pre-assessment to complex case management
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Cataract and Refractive Surgery (Theory) - PgDip Part-time , Postgraduate , 2024/25 entry year
This course covers all the most recent advances in laser refractive and refractive cataract surgery, from pre-assessment to complex case management
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Clinical Decision Making and Diagnostic Theory Part-time , Postgraduate , 2024/25 entry year
This course details the regulatory and clinical guidance which is required to ensure the use of clinical tests are evidence-based.
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Clinical Trials Design and Patient Recruitment Part-time , Postgraduate , 2024/25 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 , 2024/25 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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Food Regulatory Affairs - PgCert/PgDip/MSc Part-time , Postgraduate , 2024/25 entry year
The programme provides fully online postgraduate training in food regulatory affairs.
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Food and Nutrition - MSc Part-time , Postgraduate , 2025/26 entry year
Understanding key aspects of the science of food and nutrition in the context of regulatory affairs policy and legislation.
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Food and Nutrition - MSc Part-time , Postgraduate , 2024/25 entry year
Understanding key aspects of the science of food and nutrition in the context of regulatory affairs policy and legislation.
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Healthcare Economics and Innovation in Personalised Medicine Part-time , Postgraduate , 2024/25 entry year
This short course provides an understanding of the complex provision of economically viable therapeutics in healthcare.
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Human Nutrition - MSc Part-time , Postgraduate , 2025/26 entry year , , Coleraine campus
Intensive master's course in Human Nutrition for science graduates which is accredited by the Association for Nutrition.
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Human Nutrition - MSc Part-time , Postgraduate , 2024/25 entry year , , Coleraine campus
Intensive master's course in Human Nutrition for science graduates which is accredited by the Association for Nutrition.
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In Silico Genomic Proteomic & Metabolomic Analyses Methods Part-time , Postgraduate , 2024/25 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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Industrial Biotechnology Part-time , Postgraduate , 2024/25 entry year , , Coleraine campus
To equip students with a critical understanding of the key principles, technologies and applications of biotechnology in various industrial sectors.
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Introduction to Personalised Medicine & Pharmacogenomics Part-time , Postgraduate , 2024/25 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 , 2024/25 entry year
To provide students with the skills and understanding sufficient to be able to design, implement & critique mathematical analysis of biomedical data.
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Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine Part-time , Postgraduate , 2024/25 entry year , , Coleraine campus
To provide a comprehensive understanding of current developments in stem cell biology and regenerative medicine as a disruptive biotechnology.
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Synthetic Biology Part-time , Postgraduate , 2024/25 entry year , , Coleraine campus
To provide students with an overview of synthetic biology and its application to biotechnological innovation.
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The Theory of Independent Prescribing for Optometrists - PgCert Part-time , Postgraduate , 2025/26 entry year
Postgraduate Certificate in The Theory of Independent Prescribing for Optometrists
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The Theory of Independent Prescribing for Optometrists - PgCert Part-time , Postgraduate , 2024/25 entry year
Postgraduate Certificate in The Theory of Independent Prescribing for Optometrists
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Veterinary Public Health - PgCert Part-time , Postgraduate , 2024/25 entry year
The programme provides postgraduate training in Veterinary Public Health.
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Veterinary Public Health (Food Regulatory Affairs) - PgDip/MSc Part-time , Postgraduate , 2024/25 entry year
The programme provides postgraduate training in Food Regulatory Affairs with Veterinary Public Health specialism.
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Elearning opportunities
Applied Medical Sciences - BSc (Hons) Part-time , Undergraduate , 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 , 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 Informatics Part-time , Postgraduate , 2024/25 entry year
This short course develops essential skills, knowledge & understanding of biomedical informatics in relation to basic & applied research and practice.
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Biomedical Science - GradCert Part-time , Postgraduate , 2025/26 entry year
Education and professional training in the biomedical sciences.
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Biomedical Science - GradCert Part-time , Postgraduate , 2024/25 entry year
Education and professional training in the biomedical sciences.
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Biomedical Science - MSc Part-time , Postgraduate , 2025/26 entry year
MSc Biomedical Science part-time by distance learning.
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Biomedical Science - BSc (Hons) Part-time , Undergraduate , 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 , 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 , 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 , 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 , 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 , 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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Cataract and Refractive Surgery (Theory) - PgDip Part-time , Postgraduate , 2025/26 entry year
This course covers all the most recent advances in laser refractive and refractive cataract surgery, from pre-assessment to complex case management
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Cataract and Refractive Surgery (Theory) - PgDip Part-time , Postgraduate , 2024/25 entry year
This course covers all the most recent advances in laser refractive and refractive cataract surgery, from pre-assessment to complex case management
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Clinical Decision Making and Diagnostic Theory Part-time , Postgraduate , 2024/25 entry year
This course details the regulatory and clinical guidance which is required to ensure the use of clinical tests are evidence-based.
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Clinical Trials Design and Patient Recruitment Part-time , Postgraduate , 2024/25 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 , 2024/25 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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Food Regulatory Affairs - PgCert/PgDip/MSc Full-time , Postgraduate , 2024/25 entry year
The programme provides postgraduate training in food regulatory affairs.
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Food Regulatory Affairs - PgCert/PgDip/MSc Part-time , Postgraduate , 2024/25 entry year
The programme provides fully online postgraduate training in food regulatory affairs.
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Food and Nutrition - MSc Part-time , Postgraduate , 2025/26 entry year
Understanding key aspects of the science of food and nutrition in the context of regulatory affairs policy and legislation.
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Food and Nutrition - MSc Full-time , Postgraduate , 2025/26 entry year
Understanding key aspects of the science of food and nutrition in the context of regulatory affairs, policy and legislation.
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Food and Nutrition - MSc Part-time , Postgraduate , 2024/25 entry year
Understanding key aspects of the science of food and nutrition in the context of regulatory affairs policy and legislation.
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Food and Nutrition - MSc Full-time , Postgraduate , 2024/25 entry year
Understanding key aspects of the science of food and nutrition in the context of regulatory affairs, policy and legislation.
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Healthcare Economics and Innovation in Personalised Medicine Part-time , Postgraduate , 2024/25 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 , 2024/25 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 , 2024/25 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 , 2024/25 entry year
To provide students with the skills and understanding sufficient to be able to design, implement & critique mathematical analysis of biomedical data.
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The Theory of Independent Prescribing for Optometrists - PgCert Part-time , Postgraduate , 2025/26 entry year
Postgraduate Certificate in The Theory of Independent Prescribing for Optometrists
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The Theory of Independent Prescribing for Optometrists - PgCert Part-time , Postgraduate , 2024/25 entry year
Postgraduate Certificate in The Theory of Independent Prescribing for Optometrists
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Veterinary Public Health - PgCert Part-time , Postgraduate , 2024/25 entry year
The programme provides postgraduate training in Veterinary Public Health.
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Veterinary Public Health (Food Regulatory Affairs) - PgDip/MSc Part-time , Postgraduate , 2024/25 entry year
The programme provides postgraduate training in Food Regulatory Affairs with Veterinary Public Health specialism.