Biological Sciences (Honours)

About the course

This Foundation Studies course encourages students to do in-depth examination of topics in the disciplines of mathematics, statistics, chemistry and physics as an entry route to a science Bachelors degree.

What you might learn

Core subjects such as academic writing, research, chemistry and biology will be undertaken for the duration of your studies. At the end of the course, students should have met the entry requirements to an undergraduate degree and be able to achieve success in their future studies.

Career outcome

Upon graduating from this program, you may be employed in roles such as field assistant, instrument operator, laboratory assistant, laboratory technician, sampler, tester, and etc. in companies including Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson, Novartis, Merck & Co., Roche, and etc.

Living Costs in Belfast**

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Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) £ 10 - 14	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) £ 543 - 718	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) £ 391 - 517
Transportation (Daily) £ 3 - 4	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) £ 90 - 120

Average Salary***

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*Source: Times Higher Education World University Rankings (2020)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: payscale.com