Medical and Applied Sciences (UU) (Yr 1 of 3) (Foundation Degree)

Fees must be paid at the time of enrolment, or arrangements should be put in place to pay by instalments. The full fee includes tuition, registration and examination fees (where relevant). Depending on your circumstances you may be entitled to a reduced (concessionary) fee. Reduced fees are applied to the cost of tuition only. Failure to enrol before the Awarding Body deadline may result in you incurring a late fee.

UK Requirements

48 UCAS points including an A level pass in a science subject (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths or equivalent), and 3 GCSE level (Grades A, B or C) and/or AS Level or alternative approved qualifications (eg. Access Diploma with at least one science module) to include English Grade C or equivalent (eg. Essential skills level 2 communications) and GCSE Maths Grade C (Please note - Level 2 Essential Skills Numeracy is not accepted).  Interview required.  Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) may be considered for entry. ROI Entry: 48 UCAS points including 1 Higher Leaving Cert Pass (Grade D/H6) in Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths or equivalent) + OLC (Grade 04 or above) to include Maths, English and science.  Interview required.  Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) may be considered for entry. 

ROI Requirements

48 UCAS points consisting of passes in five approved subjects to include a minimum of 3 at Higher Leaving Cert Pass (Grade D/H6) one of which should be in Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths or equivalent) + OLC (Grade 04 or above) to include Maths and English. Interview required Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) may be considered for entry. For more details visit www.nwrc.ac.uk/apply

Further Study

Students from this course can progress to Year 2 of a range of related degree programmes at Ulster University or elsewhere; or can enter at Year 1 of a wide range of degree courses.

Career Prospects

As a result of completing this course, you may also explore employment opportunities in this field which could include; Pharmacy Technician, Dietetic Assistant, Cardiology Technician, Audiology Technician, Basic Level Pharmacology staff, School Technicians and Assistant grade Professionals.