Bachelor of Science in Bioscience

Program Overview

This 4-year bioscience program provides a comprehensive foundation in biology, chemistry, and biotechnology. Students gain practical experience through extensive laboratory training, an industry placement, and independent research projects. The program prepares graduates for careers in the thriving Irish life science industry or further study in fields such as medicine, molecular biology, and immunology.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Year 1
• Semester 1
• CH4701 General Chemistry 1
• MA4601 Science Mathematics 1
• PH4142 Introduction to Physics
• CH4021 Laboratory Calculations
• Semester 2
• BY4001 Biology 1
• CH4102 Organic Chemistry 1
• MA4602 Science Mathematics 2
• ER4011 Introduction to Environmental & Biosciences
• CH4031 General Chemistry 2 (Inorganic)
• CH4051 Introduction to Applied Chemistry and Biochemistry
• CS4131 Introduction to Scientific Computations
• Year 2
• Semester 3
• BY4013 General Microbiology
• BY4008 Genetics and Molecular Biology
• LS4003 Introductory Anatomy and Physiology
• Semester 4
• BY4015 Plant Physiology
• BY4014 Microbiology and Immunology
• BY4035 Cellular Biology and Biochemistry
• BY4012 Microbes as Metabolic Factories
• Elective
• Year 3
• Semester 5
• BY4085 Cell and Molecular Biology of the Immune System
• CO4320 Cooperative Education
• BY4075 Cell Communication and Regulation
• BC4905 Genetic Engineering
• Elective
• Semester 6
• BY4031 Integrative Physiology
• Elective
• Year 4
• Semester 7
• BY4027 Current Trends in Biotechnology and Regenerative Medicine
• BY4038 Cancer Mechanisms
• BC4957 Bioinformatics
• ER4708 Biometrics
• BY4097 Bioscience Final Year Project 1
• Semester 8
• BY4037 Pharmacology and Drug Development
• BY4048 Advanced Cell and Molecular Biology
• BY4058 Host Microbe Interactions
• BY4098 Bioscience Final Year Project 2

Careers:

• Employment in Ireland's rapidly growing high tech Life Science industry
• Further study in fields such as molecular biology, cell biology, microbiology, or immunology
• Graduate entry medical school
• Postgraduate career in Bioscience/Life Sciences area

Other:

• The degree aligns with Ireland's leading international locations for the Life Science industry, which spans biopharmaceuticals, diagnostics, medical devices, and biotechnology.
• The course includes specialist guest lectures by members of the external BioPharma community, giving students a state-of-the-art insight into this exciting field.
• The course includes significant laboratory-based training and an independent research project.
• In addition, the student will be placed in industry for eight months, giving real-world experience and an introduction to the BioPharma/industrial community.