Biosciences / Eolaíochtaí Bitheacha DT259
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Qualification awarded: Bsc (Biosciences) Level 7 / BSc (Eolaíochtaí Bitheacha) Leibhéal 7
Duration of programme:
3 years
Type of programme:
Ordinary Degree
Number of places:
30 approx.
Programme Description
The aim of this programme is to produce graduates with the necessary skills for employment as technicians/technologists or scientific personnel in the fields of Biotechnology and Biosciences. The 1st and 2nd years of the programme will provide a solid foundation in Biology, Chemistry, Physics and in the core subject areas of Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology and Microbiology. Biotechnology constitutes a key core subject in the final year of the programme. The programme is offered on a modular basis.
What are my career opportunities?
Graduates of this programme are qualified to gain employment in many diverse fields of Biological Science as technicians/technologists in Biomedical, Biopharmaceutical Food, Veterinary and Biotechnology industries. Graduates also avail of career opportunities in Research Laboratories, University and State Laboratories
What other options do I have after completion?
Candidates with good grades who wish to progress academically are eligible to apply for entry to the honours degrees offered by the DIT or elsewhere in Higher Education.
Module listing
Year One
Six core modules in biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, professional skills & Information Technology provide students with a sound foundation in Science. These six core modules are also common to DT260 Industrial & Environmental Physics, DT261 Medicinal Chemistry & Pharmaceutical Sciences & DT212 Science. Students taking the Biosciences programme take two additional core modules: (a) Microbiology & Society & (b) the Human Body & Disease & a third optional module.
Year Two
Core modules include Biochemistry, Cell & Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Immunology, Physiology, Information Technology & Professional Studies which includes Health & Safety & Bioethics.
Year Three
Core Modules include Biochemistry, Biotechnology Cell & Molecular Biology & Microbiology. In addition students will select from a group of optional modules including Biomedical Science, Veterinary Science, Biopharmceutical Science, Nutrition & Food Science & Technology. An important element in the final year is a project which is usually focused on an applied laboratory-based problem in one of the core subjects. A number of projects will be based in industrial, state or research laboratories by arrangement.
Entry Requirements
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Subjects |
Honours |
Maths |
English/Irish |
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5 |
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OD3 |
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Other Requirements *Or applied mathematics |
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Further information
School of Biological Sciences
T: 01402 4908 (Dr. Louis Armstrong, Assistant Head)
