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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 ,  2026/27 entry year , , Coleraine campus

Training in biotechnology research with a strong emphasis on development of advanced practical skills.

Key information:

  • Full-time Postgraduate
  • Year of entry: 2026/27
  • Coleraine campus

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.

Key information:

  • Full-time Postgraduate
  • Year of entry: 2025/26
  • Coleraine campus

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.

Key information:

  • Full-time Postgraduate
  • Year of entry: 2025/26
  • Coleraine campus

Food Regulatory Affairs - PgCert/PgDip/MSc  Full-time , Postgraduate ,  2026/27 entry year

The programme provides postgraduate training in food regulatory affairs.

Key information:

  • Full-time Postgraduate
  • Year of entry: 2026/27
  • eLearning

Food Regulatory Affairs - PgCert/PgDip/MSc  Full-time , Postgraduate ,  2025/26 entry year

The programme provides postgraduate training in food regulatory affairs.

Key information:

  • Full-time Postgraduate
  • Year of entry: 2025/26
  • eLearning

Food and Nutrition - MSc  Full-time , Postgraduate ,  2026/27 entry year

Understanding key aspects of the science of food and nutrition in the context of regulatory affairs, policy and legislation.

Key information:

  • Full-time Postgraduate
  • Year of entry: 2026/27
  • eLearning

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.

Key information:

  • Full-time Postgraduate
  • Year of entry: 2025/26
  • eLearning

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.

Key information:

  • Full-time Postgraduate
  • Year of entry: 2025/26
  • Coleraine campus

Optometry - MOptom  Full-time , Postgraduate ,  2026/27 entry year , , Coleraine campus

At Ulster we offer a 4-year Master of Optometry with Honours degree program.

Key information:

  • UCAS code: B510
  • Full-time Postgraduate
  • Year of entry: 2026/27
  • Coleraine campus

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.

Key information:

  • Part-time Postgraduate
  • Year of entry: 2024/25
  • Coleraine campus

Biomedical Science - GradCert  Part-time , Postgraduate ,  2025/26 entry year

Education and professional training in the biomedical sciences.

Key information:

  • Part-time Postgraduate
  • Year of entry: 2025/26
  • eLearning

Biomedical Science - MSc  Part-time , Postgraduate ,  2026/27 entry year

MSc Biomedical Science part-time by distance learning.

Key information:

  • Part-time Postgraduate
  • Year of entry: 2026/27
  • eLearning

Biomedical Science - MSc  Part-time , Postgraduate ,  2025/26 entry year

MSc Biomedical Science part-time by distance learning.

Key information:

  • Part-time Postgraduate
  • Year of entry: 2025/26
  • eLearning

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

Key information:

  • Part-time Postgraduate
  • Year of entry: 2025/26
  • eLearning

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.

Key information:

  • Part-time Postgraduate
  • Year of entry: 2024/25
  • eLearning

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.

Key information:

  • Part-time Postgraduate
  • Year of entry: 2024/25
  • eLearning

Food Regulatory Affairs - PgCert/PgDip/MSc  Part-time , Postgraduate ,  2026/27 entry year

The programme provides fully online postgraduate training in food regulatory affairs.

Key information:

  • Part-time Postgraduate
  • Year of entry: 2026/27
  • eLearning

Food Regulatory Affairs - PgCert/PgDip/MSc  Part-time , Postgraduate ,  2025/26 entry year

The programme provides fully online postgraduate training in food regulatory affairs.

Key information:

  • Part-time Postgraduate
  • Year of entry: 2025/26
  • eLearning

Food and Nutrition - MSc  Part-time , Postgraduate ,  2026/27 entry year

Understanding key aspects of the science of food and nutrition in the context of regulatory affairs policy and legislation.

Key information:

  • Part-time Postgraduate
  • Year of entry: 2026/27
  • eLearning

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.

Key information:

  • Part-time Postgraduate
  • Year of entry: 2025/26
  • eLearning

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.

Key information:

  • Part-time Postgraduate
  • Year of entry: 2024/25
  • eLearning

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.

Key information:

  • Part-time Postgraduate
  • Year of entry: 2025/26
  • Coleraine campus

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.

Key information:

  • Part-time Postgraduate
  • Year of entry: 2024/25
  • eLearning

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.

Key information:

  • Part-time Postgraduate
  • Year of entry: 2024/25
  • Coleraine campus

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.

Key information:

  • Part-time Postgraduate
  • Year of entry: 2024/25
  • Coleraine campus

The Theory of Independent Prescribing for Optometrists - PgCert  Part-time , Postgraduate ,  2026/27 entry year

Postgraduate Certificate in The Theory of Independent Prescribing for Optometrists

Key information:

  • Part-time Postgraduate
  • Year of entry: 2026/27
  • eLearning

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

Key information:

  • Part-time Postgraduate
  • Year of entry: 2025/26
  • eLearning

Veterinary Public Health - PgCert  Part-time , Postgraduate ,  2026/27 entry year

The programme provides postgraduate training in Veterinary Public Health.

Key information:

  • Part-time Postgraduate
  • Year of entry: 2026/27
  • eLearning

Veterinary Public Health - PgCert  Part-time , Postgraduate ,  2025/26 entry year

The programme provides postgraduate training in Veterinary Public Health.

Key information:

  • Part-time Postgraduate
  • Year of entry: 2025/26
  • eLearning

Veterinary Public Health (Food Regulatory Affairs) - PgDip/MSc  Part-time , Postgraduate ,  2026/27 entry year

The programme provides postgraduate training in Food Regulatory Affairs with Veterinary Public Health specialism.

Key information:

  • Part-time Postgraduate
  • Year of entry: 2026/27
  • eLearning

Veterinary Public Health (Food Regulatory Affairs) - PgDip/MSc  Part-time , Postgraduate ,  2025/26 entry year

The programme provides postgraduate training in Food Regulatory Affairs with Veterinary Public Health specialism.

Key information:

  • Part-time Postgraduate
  • Year of entry: 2025/26
  • eLearning

Elearning opportunities

Applied Medical Sciences - BSc (Hons)  Part-time , Undergraduate ,  2026/27 entry year

Fully online, distance learning, flexible part-time BSc (Hons) Applied Medical Sciences in collaboration with Sligo Institute of Technology.

Key information:

  • Part-time Undergraduate
  • Year of entry: 2026/27
  • eLearning

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.

Key information:

  • Part-time Undergraduate
  • Year of entry: 2025/26
  • eLearning

Biomedical Science - GradCert  Part-time , Postgraduate ,  2025/26 entry year

Education and professional training in the biomedical sciences.

Key information:

  • Part-time Postgraduate
  • Year of entry: 2025/26
  • eLearning

Biomedical Science - MSc  Part-time , Postgraduate ,  2026/27 entry year

MSc Biomedical Science part-time by distance learning.

Key information:

  • Part-time Postgraduate
  • Year of entry: 2026/27
  • eLearning

Biomedical Science - MSc  Part-time , Postgraduate ,  2025/26 entry year

MSc Biomedical Science part-time by distance learning.

Key information:

  • Part-time Postgraduate
  • Year of entry: 2025/26
  • eLearning

Biomedical Science - BSc (Hons)  Part-time , Undergraduate ,  2025/26 entry year

IBMS accredited BSc Honours articulation pathway for biomedical science sub-degree graduates.

Key information:

  • Part-time Undergraduate
  • Year of entry: 2025/26
  • eLearning

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.

Key information:

  • Part-time Undergraduate
  • Year of entry: 2025/26
  • eLearning

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.

Key information:

  • Part-time Undergraduate
  • Year of entry: 2025/26
  • eLearning

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

Key information:

  • Part-time Postgraduate
  • Year of entry: 2025/26
  • eLearning

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.

Key information:

  • Part-time Postgraduate
  • Year of entry: 2024/25
  • eLearning

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.

Key information:

  • Part-time Postgraduate
  • Year of entry: 2024/25
  • eLearning

Food Regulatory Affairs - PgCert/PgDip/MSc  Full-time , Postgraduate ,  2026/27 entry year

The programme provides postgraduate training in food regulatory affairs.

Key information:

  • Full-time Postgraduate
  • Year of entry: 2026/27
  • eLearning

Food Regulatory Affairs - PgCert/PgDip/MSc  Full-time , Postgraduate ,  2025/26 entry year

The programme provides postgraduate training in food regulatory affairs.

Key information:

  • Full-time Postgraduate
  • Year of entry: 2025/26
  • eLearning

Food Regulatory Affairs - PgCert/PgDip/MSc  Part-time , Postgraduate ,  2026/27 entry year

The programme provides fully online postgraduate training in food regulatory affairs.

Key information:

  • Part-time Postgraduate
  • Year of entry: 2026/27
  • eLearning

Food Regulatory Affairs - PgCert/PgDip/MSc  Part-time , Postgraduate ,  2025/26 entry year

The programme provides fully online postgraduate training in food regulatory affairs.

Key information:

  • Part-time Postgraduate
  • Year of entry: 2025/26
  • eLearning

Food and Nutrition - MSc  Part-time , Postgraduate ,  2026/27 entry year

Understanding key aspects of the science of food and nutrition in the context of regulatory affairs policy and legislation.

Key information:

  • Part-time Postgraduate
  • Year of entry: 2026/27
  • eLearning

Food and Nutrition - MSc  Full-time , Postgraduate ,  2026/27 entry year

Understanding key aspects of the science of food and nutrition in the context of regulatory affairs, policy and legislation.

Key information:

  • Full-time Postgraduate
  • Year of entry: 2026/27
  • eLearning

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.

Key information:

  • Part-time Postgraduate
  • Year of entry: 2025/26
  • eLearning

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.

Key information:

  • Full-time Postgraduate
  • Year of entry: 2025/26
  • eLearning

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.

Key information:

  • Part-time Postgraduate
  • Year of entry: 2024/25
  • eLearning

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.

Key information:

  • Part-time Postgraduate
  • Year of entry: 2024/25
  • eLearning

The Theory of Independent Prescribing for Optometrists - PgCert  Part-time , Postgraduate ,  2026/27 entry year

Postgraduate Certificate in The Theory of Independent Prescribing for Optometrists

Key information:

  • Part-time Postgraduate
  • Year of entry: 2026/27
  • eLearning

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

Key information:

  • Part-time Postgraduate
  • Year of entry: 2025/26
  • eLearning

Veterinary Public Health - PgCert  Part-time , Postgraduate ,  2026/27 entry year

The programme provides postgraduate training in Veterinary Public Health.

Key information:

  • Part-time Postgraduate
  • Year of entry: 2026/27
  • eLearning

Veterinary Public Health - PgCert  Part-time , Postgraduate ,  2025/26 entry year

The programme provides postgraduate training in Veterinary Public Health.

Key information:

  • Part-time Postgraduate
  • Year of entry: 2025/26
  • eLearning

Veterinary Public Health (Food Regulatory Affairs) - PgDip/MSc  Part-time , Postgraduate ,  2026/27 entry year

The programme provides postgraduate training in Food Regulatory Affairs with Veterinary Public Health specialism.

Key information:

  • Part-time Postgraduate
  • Year of entry: 2026/27
  • eLearning

Veterinary Public Health (Food Regulatory Affairs) - PgDip/MSc  Part-time , Postgraduate ,  2025/26 entry year

The programme provides postgraduate training in Food Regulatory Affairs with Veterinary Public Health specialism.

Key information:

  • Part-time Postgraduate
  • Year of entry: 2025/26
  • eLearning