The Faculty of Life and Health Sciences offers an extensive portfolio of accredited degree programmes covering seven exciting yet diverse disciplines. Take a look at the courses below to find out more.
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Applied Biomedical Science with DPP (Pathology) - BSc (Hons) Full-time , Undergraduate , 2025/26 entry year , , Coleraine campus
Biomedical Sciences education to equip students to work as a Biomedical Scientist in a health service laboratory, 4 years full time.
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Biology with optional placement year - BSc (Hons) Full-time , Undergraduate , 2025/26 entry year , , Coleraine campus
Full time BSc (Hons) Biology with optional placement and the possibility of proceeding to complete an MBiolSci depending on academic performance.
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Biomedical Science - BSc (Hons) Full-time , Undergraduate , 2025/26 entry year , , Coleraine campus
Education for biomedical sciences; 3 year full time on campus programme.
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Biomedical Science with placement year - BSc (Hons) Full-time , Undergraduate , 2025/26 entry year , , Coleraine campus
Education in the Biomedical Sciences with placement in industry/research institute or period of study overseas, 4 years full time.
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Diagnostic Radiography & Imaging - BSc (Hons) Full-time , Undergraduate , 2025/26 entry year , , Derry~Londonderry campus
The Diagnostic Radiography and Imaging degree is designed to provide education at undergraduate level for careers in diagnostic radiography.
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Dietetics - BSc (Hons) Full-time , Undergraduate , 2025/26 entry year , , Coleraine campus
We produce high-quality and motivated graduates who can apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Dietitian.
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Environmental Science with Education and optional placement year - BSc (Hons) Full-time , Undergraduate , 2025/26 entry year , , Coleraine campus
Make a positive difference to our natural world.
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Environmental Science with optional placement year - BSc (Hons) Full-time , Undergraduate , 2025/26 entry year , , Coleraine campus
Make a positive difference to our natural world
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Food and Nutrition with placement year - BSc (Hons) Full-time , Undergraduate , 2025/26 entry year , , Coleraine campus
Passionate about nutrition? Use your expertise to shape the future of nutrition in the food industry, government or research environments.
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Geography with Education and optional placement year - BSc (Hons) Full-time , Undergraduate , 2025/26 entry year , , Coleraine campus
Making a difference in a changing world.
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Geography with optional placement year - BSc (Hons) Full-time , Undergraduate , 2025/26 entry year , , Coleraine campus
Making a difference in a changing world.
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Health Physiology - BSc (Hons) Full-time , Undergraduate , 2025/26 entry year , , Derry~Londonderry campus
The BSc Hons Health Physiology programme is ideal for students who are interested in technology, health and wellbeing.
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Health and Wellbeing - BSc (Hons) Full-time , Undergraduate , 2025/26 entry year , , Belfast campus
Developing highly knowledgeable and skilled graduates for the health and social care professions.
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Health and Wellbeing - BSc (Hons) Full-time , Undergraduate , 2025/26 entry year , , Derry~Londonderry campus
Developing highly knowledgeable and skilled graduates for the health and social care professions.
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Human Nutrition with placement year - BSc (Hons) Full-time , Undergraduate , 2025/26 entry year , , Coleraine campus
Passionate about diet and health? Gain the skills that will help you have an impact on health and well-being of society with this accredited course.
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Marine Science (with Optional Placement Year) - BSc (Hons) Full-time , Undergraduate , 2025/26 entry year , , Coleraine campus
Do you want to make a difference?
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Medicine - MBBS Full-time , Undergraduate , 2025/26 entry year , , Derry~Londonderry campus
The 4 year MBBS programme will equip you with the professional knowledge skills values and behaviours required to be a competent medical practitioner.
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Nursing (Adult) - BSc (Hons) Full-time , Undergraduate , 2025/26 entry year , , Derry~Londonderry campus
Adult nursing provides person centred compassionate care to people in a respectful way that promotes dignity, health and wellbeing.
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Nursing (Mental Health) - BSc (Hons) Full-time , Undergraduate , 2025/26 entry year , , Derry~Londonderry campus
Mental Health Nursing is a, proactive and humanising profession, delivering valuable contributions to effective and equitable mental health services.
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Nursing Science - BSc (Hons) Full-time , Undergraduate , 2025/26 entry year , , Belfast campus
Building your academic profile to degree level, with a particular emphasis on the application of knowledge for safe and effective nursing practice.
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Occupational Therapy - BSc (Hons) Full-time , Undergraduate , 2025/26 entry year , , Derry~Londonderry campus
Become an occupational therapist. Learn how you can help people of all ages and ability do the everyday things they want and need to do.
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Optometry - MOptom Full-time , Undergraduate , 2025/26 entry year , , Coleraine campus
At Ulster we offer a 4-year Master of Optometry with Honours degree program.
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Outdoor Adventure - BSc (Hons) Full-time , Undergraduate , 2025/26 entry year , , Coleraine campus
To lead, inspire and shape the future of outdoor adventure.
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Paramedic Science - BSc (Hons) Full-time , Undergraduate , 2025/26 entry year , , Derry~Londonderry campus
Become a competent and confident paramedic educated to deliver safe person centred, evidence informed care across a range of settings.
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Personalised Medicine with optional placement year - BSc (Hons) Full-time , Undergraduate , 2025/26 entry year , , Derry~Londonderry campus
The future of biomedical innovation
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Pharmaceutical Bioscience - MSci (Hons) Full-time , Undergraduate , 2025/26 entry year , , Coleraine campus
An integrated masters degree that will captivate your interest in chemistry and prepare you for a career in the global biopharmaceutical industry.
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Pharmacy - MPharm (Hons) Full-time , Undergraduate , 2025/26 entry year , , Coleraine campus
The MPharm programme at Ulster will provide you with an academically challenging and vocationally relevant pharmacy education and training.
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Physiotherapy - BSc (Hons) Full-time , Undergraduate , 2025/26 entry year , , Derry~Londonderry campus
Training you for success as a modern, proficient, up-to-date and research-informed physiotherapist.
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Podiatry - BSc (Hons) Full-time , Undergraduate , 2025/26 entry year , , Derry~Londonderry campus
The Podiatry degree is designed to provide education at an undergraduate level for careers in the foot healthcare profession.
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Psychology with optional placement year - BSc (Hons) Full-time , Undergraduate , 2025/26 entry year , , Coleraine campus
Psychology at Ulster University promises high quality teaching in a supportive learning environment.
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Radiotherapy and Oncology - BSc (Hons) Full-time , Undergraduate , 2025/26 entry year , , Derry~Londonderry campus
The Radiotherapy and Oncology degree programme is tailored to provide the education and training required for first post therapeutic radiographers.
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Speech and Language Therapy - BSc (Hons) Full-time , Undergraduate , 2025/26 entry year , , Derry~Londonderry campus
Ulster's highly competent SLT graduates are compassionate to their clients and their families and passionate about their profession.
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Sport Studies - BSc (Hons) Full-time , Undergraduate , 2025/26 entry year , , Belfast campus
To lead, inspire and shape the future of sport.
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Sport and Exercise Nutrition - BSc (Hons) Full-time , Undergraduate , 2025/26 entry year , , Coleraine campus
Interested in becoming a sport and exercise nutritionist?
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Sport and Exercise Sciences - BSc (Hons) Full-time , Undergraduate , 2025/26 entry year , , Derry~Londonderry campus
To lead, inspire and shape the future of sport.
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Sport and Exercise Sciences - BSc (Hons) Full-time , Undergraduate , 2025/26 entry year , , Belfast campus
To lead, inspire and shape the future of sport.
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Sport, Physical Activity and Health with optional placement year - BSc (Hons) Full-time , Undergraduate , 2025/26 entry year , , Derry~Londonderry campus
The physiological, behavioural, social, cultural and nutritional perspectives of health enhancing physical activity for the general population.
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Sports Coaching and Performance - BSc (Hons) Full-time , Undergraduate , 2025/26 entry year , , Belfast campus
To lead, inspire and shape the future of sport.
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Veterinary Nursing with placement year - BSc (Hons) Full-time , Undergraduate , 2025/26 entry year , , Coleraine campus
Compassionate Guardians of Animal Health: Unleash Your Potential in Veterinary Nursing
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Advancing Animal Healthcare and Practice - BSc (Hons) Part-time , Undergraduate , 2025/26 entry year , , Coleraine campus
Nurturing Expertise, Fostering Wellness: Advance Your Veterinary Nursing Career
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Advancing Care for People with Continence Disorders Part-time , Undergraduate , 2024/25 entry year
Enabling students from a variety of disciplines to increase their knowledge in relation to the advancement of effective and proactive continence care.
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Advancing Care for People with Stoma Part-time , Undergraduate , 2024/25 entry year
Enables the student to carefully consider a range of issues related to advancing care for people with a stoma across the lifespan
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Advancing Care for People with Urological Disorders Part-time , Undergraduate , 2024/25 entry year
Assists the student to identify ways in which they can act as a positive force for the advancement of well-being in people with urological disorders
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Applied Health Studies - BSc (Hons) Part-time , Undergraduate , 2025/26 entry year
Providing flexible and engaging distance learning opportunities to students keen to succeed in today's challenging health & social care environment.
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Applied Health Studies - BSc (Hons) Part-time , Undergraduate , 2024/25 entry year
Providing flexible and engaging distance learning opportunities to students keen to succeed in today's challenging health & social care environment.
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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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Applied Pharmaceutical Sciences - BSc (Hons) Part-time , Undergraduate , 2024/25 entry year , , Coleraine campus
Preparing professionals for the global pharmaceutical workplace
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Autonomous Nursing Practice in Caring for People Presenting with Minor Injuries Part-time , Undergraduate , 2024/25 entry year , , Belfast campus
An opportunity to gain an understanding of human anatomy and pathophysiology within a holistic emergency care framework
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Biomedical Science - BSc (Hons) Part-time , Undergraduate , 2025/26 entry year , , Coleraine campus
Flexible, part-time, on-campus BSc (Hons) Biomedical Sciences, supported by online teaching.
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Biomedical Science - BSc (Hons) Part-time , Undergraduate , 2024/25 entry year , , Coleraine campus
Flexible, part-time, on-campus BSc (Hons) Biomedical Sciences, supported by online teaching.
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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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Community Practitioner Nurse Prescribing V150 Part-time , Undergraduate , 2024/25 entry year , , Belfast campus
Prepares safe & effective Community Nurse Prescribers who are competent to prescribe from the Nurse Prescribers' Formulary for Community Prescribers
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Concepts of 'Holism' in Forensic Healthcare Practice Part-time , Undergraduate , 2024/25 entry year , , Jordanstown campus
Builds on Fundamentals of Forensic HC module & aims to develop the student's knowledge and understanding of holistic concepts, theories and practices
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Diabetes Management in Primary Care Part-time , Undergraduate , 2024/25 entry year , , Belfast campus
Multi-disciplinary module providing opportunity for healthcare professionals to advance their knowledge in meeting needs of those living with diabetes
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Fundamentals of Forensic Healthcare Practice Part-time , Undergraduate , 2024/25 entry year , , Belfast campus
Aims to develop the students' knowledge and aptitude to work safely and effectively in forensic healthcare settings
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General Practice Nursing - AdvCert Part-time , Undergraduate , 2025/26 entry year , , Belfast campus
A 1 year exciting and challenging course for nurses working in General Practice
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General Practice Nursing - AdvCert Part-time , Undergraduate , 2024/25 entry year , , Belfast campus
A 1 year exciting and challenging course for nurses working in General Practice
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Health Assessment Part-time , Undergraduate , 2024/25 entry year , , Belfast campus
Develop and enhance the student knowledge base and practice of health assessment and facilitate the development of problem solving skills
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Health and Wellbeing - BSc (Hons) Part-time , Undergraduate , 2025/26 entry year , , Belfast campus
Developing highly knowledgeable and skilled graduates for the health and social care professions.
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Health and Wellbeing - BSc (Hons) Part-time , Undergraduate , 2024/25 entry year , , Belfast campus
Developing highly knowledgeable and skilled graduates for the health and social care professions.
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Health and Wellbeing - BSc (Hons) Part-time , Undergraduate , 2025/26 entry year , , Derry~Londonderry campus
Developing highly knowledgeable and skilled graduates for the health and social care professions.
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Health and Wellbeing - BSc (Hons) Part-time , Undergraduate , 2024/25 entry year , , Derry~Londonderry campus
Developing highly knowledgeable and skilled graduates for the health and social care professions.
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Minor Illness Management Part-time , Undergraduate , 2024/25 entry year , , Belfast campus
Provide students with the opportunity to gain an understanding of human anatomy and pathophysiology within a holistic emergency care framework
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Nurse and Midwife Prescribing - AdvCert Part-time , Undergraduate , 2024/25 entry year , , Belfast campus
Successful students will attain the NMC recorded qualification of Independent and Supplementary Nurse Prescribing (V300).
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Nurse and Midwife Prescribing - AdvCert Part-time , Undergraduate , 2025/26 entry year , , Belfast campus
By completing this exciting course students will attain the NMC recorded qualification of Independent and Supplementary Nurse Prescribing (V300).
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Principles of assessing people with learning disabilities and mental health problems Part-time , Undergraduate , 2024/25 entry year , , Belfast campus
Provides the student with the necessary knowledge and skills to work under supervision in assessing/screening an individual with a learning disability
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Principles of working with people with learning disabilities who display challenging behaviour Part-time , Undergraduate , 2024/25 entry year , , Belfast campus
Provide the student with the necessary knowledge and skills required to understand what challenging behaviour is
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Psychology with optional placement year - BSc (Hons) Part-time , Undergraduate , 2025/26 entry year , , Coleraine campus
Psychology at Ulster University promises high quality teaching in a supportive learning environment.
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Psychology with optional placement year - BSc (Hons) Part-time , Undergraduate , 2024/25 entry year , , Coleraine campus
Psychology at Ulster University promises high quality teaching in a supportive learning environment.
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Spirometry for Healthcare Part-time , Undergraduate , 2024/25 entry year , , Belfast campus
This will equip you to accurately produce & critically analyse the interpretation of spirometry readings, leading to an accurate diagnosis & treatment
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The Fundamentals of Adult Continence Promotion Part-time , Undergraduate , 2024/25 entry year
To develop and enhance knowledge in relation to proactive, person-centered continence management
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The Fundamentals of Stoma Care Part-time , Undergraduate , 2024/25 entry year
Helps healthcare professionals tp identify how they can play an increasingly influential role in assisting the person living with a stoma
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The Fundamentals of Urology Part-time , Undergraduate , 2024/25 entry year
Assisting healthcare professionals to play a greater role in urological care