BSc Hons Biomedical Health and Lifesciences

at University College Dublin

First Year

You will take modules in:
 

• Clinical Human Anatomy

• Translational Research

• Basic Tissues & Early Development

• Genetics Cell Biology

You will also start to learn about translational research and the influence of science and medicine on society.
 

Second & Third Year

You’ll continue with modules in Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology and Physiology. You’ll also start to integrate modules focusing on specific diseases and disease processes, in order to learn more about the development of new, more effective means of diagnosing, treating and preventing illness. Supporting modules include:
 

• Biostatistics

• Neuroscience

• Laboratory Skills

• Cardiac/Vascular Biology

• Pharmacology/Biochemistry

• Renal Biology

• Bioinformatics Genetics & Proteomics

• Mechanisms of Disease

• Endocrine, Renal and Reproductive Pharmacology

• Central Nervous System Diseases.

Fourth Year

You’ll build skills in biomedical research through interactions and research rotations with international researchers in a range of disease areas. These are undertaken within the School of Medicine and its affiliated teaching hospitals.
 

The degree will develop your fundamental knowledge in the translation of scientific discovery into clinical utilisation.
 

You will take modules in:
 

• Cloning, Gene Therapy & Stem cells

• Advanced Neurochemistry

• Drug Discovery & development

• Clinical Biomarkers

• Genetics, Disease & Behaviour.

You’ll have the opportunity to be involved in peer-reviewed abstracts and publications and to present at national and international meetings.
 

You’ll experience an innovative mix of learning methods, including lectures, small group tutorials, research projects and laboratory-based learning.

General Requirements

Standard XII
 

Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
Council for the Indian School Certificate (CISCE)
 

Intermediate Exam (some state boards)
Higher/Senior School Certificate/Examination (most state boards)

English Language Requirements

CBSE/AISSCE/CUSCE/ISC - English Language 80% OR IELTS/TOEFL or equivalent
 

IELTS
 

• An average score of 6.5 over all components and a minimum of 6.0 in each band on the Academic Version. 

• In 2022 and 2023 we will accept IELTS indicator. It may not be recognised after that depending on the outcome of a review.

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
 

• A minimum score of 90 is required in the Internet based TOEFL (iBT) with no less than 21 in writing and at least 19 in every other section.

• In 2022 and 2023 we will accept TOEFL Home Edition. . It may not be recognised after that depending on the outcome of a review.

Non-EU fees for academic year 2022/23 are:
 

• € 26400