Applied Medical Sciences BSc (Hons)

Program Overview

This part-time, online Applied Medical Sciences BSc (Hons) combines clinical and bio-industrial sciences, aiming to develop knowledge and skills in biomedical sciences, human health, and disease. The program is delivered online with laboratory practicals at Sligo and Coleraine, and graduates can pursue careers in the pharmaceutical industry, biotechnology, biomedical research, and laboratory services.

Program Outline

Outline:

This part-time, online Applied Medical Sciences BSc (Hons) combines clinical and bio-industrial sciences. It is offered jointly by Ulster University and Sligo Institute of Technology. The program aims to:

• Develop knowledge and understanding of biomedical sciences, human health, and disease.
• Build core skills for research in biomedical and healthcare sciences.
• Apply intellectual, practical, enterprise, and personal skills to enable effective lifelong learning in biomedical and healthcare sciences.

Year 1:

• Biology (BIOL06013)
• Applied Mathematics (MATH06078)
• Good Manufacturing Practice 1 (GMP06001)
• Fundamentals of Chemistry (CHEM06043)
• Science Laboratory Skills 1 (SCI06015)

Year 2:

• Exploitation of Biology
• Physiology and Anatomy of the Human Body
• Biochemistry (BIOC06007)
• Introduction to Biomedical Science
• Biomedical Science Laboratory Skills 1 (SCI06016)
• Scientific Communication (BIO06031)

Year 3:

• Molecular Biology and Genetics
• Enterprise in Biomedical Sciences
• Biomedical Science Laboratory Skills 2 (SCI07016)
• Pharmaceutical Quality Systems (BIO07030)
• Bioanalytics (BIO07014)
• Research Skills in Biomedical Sciences
• Professional Practice in Healthcare Science

Year 4:

• Molecular Pathology
• Clinical Biochemistry
• Medical Microbiology
• Cell Culture Processing (BIO08045)
• Quality Systems and Regulatory Affairs (BIO08049)
• Protein Purification (BIO08044)
• Project: Biomedical Sciences

Assessment:

The program uses a combination of coursework and examinations. Coursework includes essays, tests, critical reviews, plans, reflective statements, practical reports, journal-based learning, case study reports, problem solving/data interpretation, and research papers. Exams may be taken online or in person.

Teaching:

The program is delivered online, with students participating in an induction on online learning and using the Moodle and Blackboard Learn virtual learning environments. Subject-specific tutors support students in engaging with various teaching and learning methods. Students participate in online lectures, discussions, and self-assessment quizzes. Students studying in specific laboratory modules are required to attend practical sessions at Sligo in Years 1, 2, and 3, and at Coleraine or their workplace in Year 3 and Year 4.

Careers:

Graduates from this program are working in the:

• Pharmaceutical Industry
• Biotechnology Industry
• Biomedical Research Labs
• Lab Suppliers
Potential job roles include:
• Pharmaceutical Technical Services
• Pharmaceutical Research
• Drug Testing
• Bacteriologist
• Laboratory Services

Other:

The program is fully online and offered part-time. Students must attend laboratory practicals at Sligo in Years 1, 2, and 3, and at Coleraine or their workplace in Year 3 and Year 4.