Course Summary
You’ll gain an excellent foundation in genetics, cell biology, immunology, microbiology, bioinformatics and bioprocess engineering, as well as practical laboratory skills and invaluable skills in communications, critical thinking and problem solving. In your final year, you’ll decide to take focus either on research or on learning more about the biopharmaceutical industry.
DCU has a 30-year history of innovation in Bioprocessing Teaching and Research with a strategic investment in a new Microbial Bioprocessing Facility in the School of Biotechnology. This new facility aims to provide students with access to the most industrially relevant equipment and processes, whilst also acting as an innovation hub for microbial bioprocessing in the north Dublin region. Whether you choose our BSc in Biotechnology or BSc in Genetics & Cell Biology, you’ll become part of a lively community of Biologists, Bioinformaticians and Engineers in an industrial and research-driven environment.
Academic Spotlights:
Demystifying Maths and Computers
Many students who choose biological subjects have a self-proclaimed fear of maths and few have coding experience. To interest them in statistical equations or the use of lines of code is a difficult task. Yet this is exactly what Dr Emma Finlay, a lecturer in the School of Biotechnology, has successfully mastered.Click HERE to find out more.
Sea Change
Why is the sea wet? Okay, we don’t even need to go there, but seaweed – however many times the brunt of that joke – is proving its worth as a great untapped resource in the fight against infection. Professor Christine Loscher, from the DCU School of Biotechnology and Associate Dean of Research at the university, has found seaweed can be a big boost for the human immune system. Click HERE to find out more.
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Career Sectors
This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.
Language Options
* Time abroad utilising this language
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Entry Requirements
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QQI / FET Links
PLC courses leading to the following QQI Major Awards may be used for entry into this course.
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| Note: Information for 2024 Entry | |
| Award Code | Award Title |
| 5M3807 | Laboratory Techniques |
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The Student
Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.
Investigative
The Investigative person will usually find a particular area of science to be of interest. They are inclined toward intellectual and analytical activities and enjoy observation and theory. They may prefer thought to action, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems with sophiscticated technology. These types prefer mentally stimulating environments and often pay close attention to developments in their chosen field.
Career Progression
Due to the multidisciplinary nature of this degree, you will have the qualifications and flexibility to work in a wide range of biotechnology-related areas, both at home and abroad. It is a fast-growing area and careers will present themselves in brewing, food processing, pharmaceuticals, fine chemical manufacture and waste treatment, to name a few. Within these diverse industries, you could find yourself in production, quality control, research and development or sales and marketing. This course is also suitable for those who ultimately wish to pursue a career in teaching.
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