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The degrees offer a well-knit programme of modules including human anatomy, physiology, pathology, immunobiology and molecular medicine etc.

The Centre for Biomedical Sciences Education delivers Bachelor of Science degrees in Biomedical Science (accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science) and Human Biology The Centre for Biomedical Sciences Education delivers Bachelor of Science degrees in Biomedical Science (accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science) and Human Biology. These degrees aim to train students for careers in

modern biomedical science such as scientists within the NHS and pharmaceutical industry and also provide a sound basis for postgraduate study and careers in biomedical research. Many students use the qualification to gain entry to medical courses via the postgraduate route. Our staff teach gross anatomy, microscopic anatomy and physiology to undergraduate students studying for degrees in Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, Biomedical Science and Human Biology.

21/04/2026

Congratulations to all who took part. And a particular congratulations to our own Holly who was the best performing student on the day!

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19/02/2026

Thanks to all the attendees of Dr Sweeney's now yearly "Hearts & Crafts" NI Science Festival Workshop! Here's just a selection of the amazing artwork from the night, our attendees had a great time with one saying it was the highlight of the festival for them! CBMSE students - keep an eye on the Round-up for an upcoming student art workshop!

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30/09/2025

🚨🚨🚨 ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS! 🚨🚨🚨

Employer Connections ‘Mini Fair Event’ is on 20th October 12-2pm in WWEIM. It's aimed at all CBMSE UG year groups to attend, and all School level PhD and Postgraduate Students are also welcome.

So far, confirmed exhibitors are:

QUB PGCE
Fusion Antibodies
Medinect Ortho
Almac
Randox
QUB Careers
NI Civil Service
MDBS PG Programmes
NI BioBank
Celerion
BHSCT
QUB Global Opps
Vasc Versa
G&L Heathcare
Re-Vana Therapeutics
Abbott

The employers attending, are interested in our students from a graduate recruitment and placement perspective!

See you there!

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15/09/2025

✨ Welcome CBMSE family! ✨
To our new students, we’re so excited to have you join our community. To our returning students, welcome back. You’ve been missed! 💙💛

Here’s to another year of learning, growth, and unforgettable memories.

📸 Why not share your first-week moments with us using or tag us.

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26/06/2025

🎓 Congratulations to our incredible Class of 2025!
Today we celebrate the outstanding students graduating from Biomedical Sciences, Human Biology, and Medical Biosciences. You've worked hard, shown resilience, and now you're ready to change the world. But first, negotiating the Whitla Hall stage...!

Your journey in science and discovery is just beginning, and we can't wait to see what you achieve next. 💙💫

Let’s all give a big cheer to our newest graduates! 🎉

29/05/2025

Well done to final year medical student, Glen Calvert who won the National Undergraduate Neuroanatomy Competition with the highest score ever.
The secret to his success? Working with our staff, in particular Dr Samantha Taylor, and having access to our specialty labs!

Well done Glen!

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13/05/2025

📣 We are proud to celebrate Hannah Lynch, our 2023 Optum Ireland Scholar!

Hannah is currently in her second year studying Human Biology at Queen’s. Her academic excellence and passion for healthcare innovation make her a standout recipient of this scholarship.

We were delighted to mark this occasion with representatives from Optum and Queen’s University.

📸 Pictured (L–R):
Hannah Lynch – 2023 Scholar
Stephen O’Reilly – Optum
Professor Sir Ian Greer – President and Vice-Chancellor, Queen’s University Belfast
Nuala Maguire – Optum
Professor Etain Tansey – Director, Centre for Biomedical Sciences Education
Dr Ryan Feeney – Vice-President (Governance and External Affairs) and Registrar
Eddie Friel – Director of Alumni Engagement and Philanthropy

Congratulations, Hannah – we’re excited to see all you continue to accomplish! 👏🌟

10/04/2025

Celebrating CBMSE Student Voices at Our School Education Forum!

We're proud to highlight the incredible contributions of our students at this year's School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences Education Forum, focused on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.

From powerful oral presentations to thought-provoking posters, their work showcased critical thinking, creativity, and passion for creating a more inclusive educational environment.

Thank you to our presenter Nowran Nasr for speaking so eloquently and to Daniel Kennedy, Bisola Lateef and Emily Peirce for your posters and how you all continue to inspire us in the Centre. Well done to all our other contributors from the Centre as as well Jazmin Verhagen, Dr Seán Roe, Dr Mary McGahon and Dr Abtisam Atman.

21/02/2025

Calling all final year students!

Don't forget to complete the National Student Survey and be in with a chance to win!

06/02/2025

Dr Collins and Mr Ziola were delighted to be able to host colleagues from the Belfast Trust and Northern Trust as we carried out interviews for our 6 placement opportunities. The panel remarked on the excellent standard of interviews throughout the day.

Good luck to everyone who applied! We have our fingers crossed!

Team CBMSE 👩‍🔬 👨‍🔬

10/01/2025

Happy New Year to everyone.

Here's a throw back to our graduation in December for our MSc Clinical Anatomy students. What a fine bunch they are!

Our student, Mary Parkash was also presented with her prize by Prof Lundy, for having achieved the highest mark in the student projects. Well done Mary!

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+44 (0) 28 9097 2677

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http://www.qub.ac.uk/schools/mdbs/bms/

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