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Why Choose This Course
Although I’m not directly involved with patients, much of their treatment is based on information I supply to the nurses and doctors.
Caroline Vaughan
Find Out MoreAlthough I’m not directly involved with patients, much of their treatment is based on information I supply to the nurses and doctors. The quicker we can diagnose patients, the quicker they are treated, which is very satisfying. It is fascinating to look down the microscope at diseases such as leukaemia, malaria and anaemia.
The degree in Biomedical Science, in conjunction with the clinical placement is accredited by both the Academy of Clinical Science and Laboratory Medicine and the Institute of Biomedical Science. This twofold accreditation means you are eligible to work as a Biomedical Scientist in hospital laboratories in Ireland, the UK and elsewhere.
Placement or Study Abroad Information
In order for you to be eligible to work as a Biomedical Scientist in hospital laboratories, you must hold a BSc Honours degree qualification in Biomedical Science, followed by the postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Laboratory Placement.
Skills and Careers Information
Biomedical Science represents an opportunity to put scientific knowledge into practical use and perform a key role within medical healthcare.
Biomedical scientists learn skills and gain qualifications that can be transferred all over Europe and can be recognised worldwide.
The depth of knowledge provided by the degree in Biomedical Science allows graduates to pursue a range of careers. Biomedical Science graduates work as medical scientists in hospitals; in research, bio/pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries; in public health; and in sales and marketing of medical products.
Requirements
Leaving Certificate Entry Requirements:
At Least six subjects must be presented. Minimum grade H4 in one subject, minimum grade H5 in one subject and minimum grade O6/H7 in four other subjects. English and Irish are requirements for all programmes unless the applicant is exempt from Irish.
The following are considered Lab Science subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Physics with Chemistry.
Applicants will need to meet the following minimum entry requirements:
| English | Irish | Maths | Lab Science |
|---|---|---|---|
| O6/H7 | O6/H7 | O6/H7 | H4 |
Non-EU Candidates
Non-EU candidates are expected to have educational qualifications of a standard equivalent to the Irish Leaving Certificate. In addition, where such candidates are non-native speakers of the English language they must satisfy the university of their competency in the English language.
To verify if you meet the minimum academic and language requirements visit our qualification comparison page.
Refer to our International Office page for more information on how to apply to UCC.
Fees and Costs
Course fees include a tuition fee, student contribution fee and capitation fee. The state will pay the tuition fees for EU students who are eligible under the Free Fees Scheme. The annual student Contribution and Capitation Fees are payable by the student. In 2022/23 the Student Contribution Fee will be €3,000 and the Capitation Fee will be €138.
Please see Fees Office for more information.
For International Fees see our Fees Schedule page.
How Do I Apply
EU Applicants: Application to Year 1 of the degree programme is made directly through the Central Applications Office (CAO). Applicants should apply online at www.cao.ie. The normal closing date for receipt of completed applications is 1st February of the year of entry.
EU Applicants: The Central Applications Office (CAO) processes applications for undergraduate courses in Irish Higher Education Institutions. Refer to the CAO page for further information.
Mature Applicants (age 23 or over): See the CAO Mature Applicants page and the Mature Students Admissions Pathway (MSAP) page for essential information on the application process for mature students.
QQI FET/FETAC Applicants: See our QQI FET/FETAC Applicants page.
Non-EU Applicants: Non-EU applicants apply online via the UCC Apply portal. See our International Office page.
All Applicants: Please note that the modules listed are indicative of the current set of modules for this course and are subject to change from year to year. Please check the College Calendar for the full academic content of any given course for the current year.
- In UCC, we use the terms programme and course interchangeably to describe what a person has registered to study in UCC and its constituent colleges, schools, and departments.