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FD Biological Sciences

Queen's University Belfast

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc

  • Location

    Queen's Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    15-SEP-25

  • Duration

    2 Years

Course summary

This programme aims to provide students with knowledge and understanding of scientific methods of enquiry and theoretical principles of biological sciences, including, where appropriate, the application of those principles in an employment context. Students studying the FdSci in Biological Sciences will develop understanding of the relevance of biological sciences in the current economic environment the hierarchical nature of biological sciences ranging from molecular level to whole organism and species interactions the need for competence and dexterity in contemporary biological practical techniques and cognate disciplinesa professional approach to work, study and lifelong learningThis course is taught at Belfast Metropolitan College, Belfast

Tuition fees

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£ 16,867per year

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QUALIFICATION TYPE

A level

A level : CC

A-level Biology or Double Award Science required.A-level General Studies and Critical Thinking are normally excluded from offers. However, the grade achieved may be taken into account when results are published in August and may be used in a tie-break situation.

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University information

Queen's University Belfast

Queen's University Belfast

Queen's University Belfast

  • University League Table

    25th

  • Campus address

    Queen's Campus, University Road, Belfast, Belfast, BT7 1NN, United Kingdom

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Queen's is a member of the UK's Russell Group of research-intensive institutions.
Its historic campus with cutting-edge facilities is set in the heart of the affordable city of Belfast.
Queen's commits to preparing students for the future. It provides international students with dedicated careers support to help them fulfil their potential.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Biological Sciences

    17th out of 94 5

  • Entry standards

    / Max 228
    150 66%

    29th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    88.0 88%

    10th

    3

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.02 76%

    64th

    26

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