Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology)

Biotechnology is the application of biology for the benefit of humanity and the environment. It harnesses living organisms to provide foods and medicines, and for tasks such as cleaning toxic waste or detecting harmful substances. Biotechnology has roots in food and agriculture, using yeast to make beer and bread, and lactic acid bacteria to make cheese. Modern technologies such as genetic engineering make biotechnology a major part of Ireland’s economic future in biopharmaceuticals, biomedicine, agriculture, the food industry and the environment.

Our BSc Biotechnology is a science-focused and closely mentored course with strong career opportunities and an international outlook. Alongside core knowledge of modern biology, the BSc Biotechnology degree provides tailored training in communications, business and languages skills. Students complete individual projects in research laboratories on campus in their fourth year, and have the opportunity to undertake placements in industry in Ireland, or research laboratories across Europe.

Subjects in this course are:-

YEAR ONE

• Biotechnology Concepts and Labs

• Biology

• Chemistry

• Data Science

• Employability Skills in Biotechnology

• Language (French or German)

YEAR TWO

• Biotechnology Innovations

• Biochemistry

• Microbiology

• Chemistry

• Language (French or German)

YEAR THREE

• Biotechnology Skills

• Biochemistry

• Microbiology

• Pharmacology

• Language (French or German)

• Placement and on-campus option

YEAR FOUR

• Advanced research project

• Topical scientific literature review

• Molecular Cell Biology

• Elective: Bioprocessing or Plant and AgriBiotechnologies

• Introduction to Business with business plan pitch

• Modern Biotechnologies