Coleraine,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc (Hons) Personalised Medicine with optional placement year in Londonderry United Kingdom | Ulster University
Ulster University
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Londonderry United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
15,840
(c. USD21,134.52)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Pursue a degree in Personalized Medicine at Ulster University in the UK. Personalized Medicine (also referred to as precision medicine or stratified medicine) represents the forefront of healthcare innovation. This field integrates molecular biology, data analysis, and clinical applications to optimize medical care, delivering tailored treatments to the right individuals at optimal times. By examining how genetic factors, lifestyle choices, and environmental influences impact disease progression and treatment outcomes, we can determine the most effective therapies for each patient. Personalized Medicine focuses on identifying biomarkers (including genes and proteins) that predict disease risk, severity, and individual responses to specific treatments, dramatically accelerating effective care and enhancing healthcare efficiency. Our program is led by a team of dedicated research scientists, with insights from industry specialists and clinical practitioners. The course achieved 100% satisfaction in the 2019 National Student Survey, with 90% of graduates securing employment or further education within six months of completing their studies.
The BSc Hons in Personalized Medicine is a three-year full-time program (with an optional fourth-year placement) that provides comprehensive training in biomedical science, data analysis, and clinical applications, preparing students for careers in life sciences. The first year includes six modules covering essential topics like physiology, cell biology, immunology, data analytics, and omics technologies (genomics, proteomics, and metabolomics). In the second year, six advanced modules expand your knowledge, focusing on data interpretation, bioinformatics, pharmacogenomics, DNA sequencing, and clinical trial regulations. The optional third-year placement offers diverse professional experiences in industrial, hospital, or academic settings, helping students refine project management skills and gain practical expertise.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
A level
Grades BBB if offering one science subject from Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Applied Science, IT, Digital Technology, Software Systems Development or Computing
Grades BCC if offering twosubjects from Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Applied Science, IT, Digital Technology, Software Systems Development or Computing.
Applied Science double award and Life and Health Science double award are acceptable as two science subjects.
Applied General Qualifications
QCF Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma / OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma (2012 Suite) in an acceptable science/numerate discipline award profile DDM
Irish Leaving Certificate
120 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of 5 subjects (4 of which must be at Higher Level) to include English, Maths and Science at H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level.
International Baccalaureate
Overall International Baccalaureate profile minimum 26 points (to include minimum 13 at higher level) if offering one science subject from Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Applied Science, IT, Digital Technology, Software Systems Development or Computing.
Overall International Baccalaureate profile minimum 24 points(to include minimum 12 at higher level) if offering two science subject from Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Applied Science, IT, Digital Technology, Software Systems Development or Computing.
Access to Higher Education (HE)
Access course (120 credits) with an overall mark of 60% in an acceptable science/numeracy discipline, to include 60% in Maths 1 & 2
GCSE
Grade C or 4 or above in English, Maths and a Science
IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5., TOEFL iBT - 80 with a minimum L - 17 R - 18 S - 20 W - 17, PTE Academic - 55 (with min. of 51 in each part)
Grades BBB if offering one science subject from Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Applied Science, IT, Digital Technology, Software Systems Development or Computing
Grades BCC if offering twosubjects from Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Applied Science, IT, Digital Technology, Software Systems Development or Computing.
Applied Science double award and Life and Health Science double award are acceptable as two science subjects.
Applied General Qualifications
QCF Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma / OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma (2012 Suite) in an acceptable science/numerate discipline award profile DDM
Irish Leaving Certificate
120 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of 5 subjects (4 of which must be at Higher Level) to include English, Maths and Science at H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level.
International Baccalaureate
Overall International Baccalaureate profile minimum 26 points (to include minimum 13 at higher level) if offering one science subject from Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Applied Science, IT, Digital Technology, Software Systems Development or Computing.
Overall International Baccalaureate profile minimum 24 points(to include minimum 12 at higher level) if offering two science subject from Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Applied Science, IT, Digital Technology, Software Systems Development or Computing.
Access to Higher Education (HE)
Access course (120 credits) with an overall mark of 60% in an acceptable science/numeracy discipline, to include 60% in Maths 1 & 2
GCSE
Grade C or 4 or above in English, Maths and a Science
IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5., TOEFL iBT - 80 with a minimum L - 17 R - 18 S - 20 W - 17, PTE Academic - 55 (with min. of 51 in each part)
Tuition
GBP
15,840