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CAO (Higher Education - HET)

Degree - Ordinary Bachelor

Biomedical Science (Sligo Campus)

ATU Sligo (formerly IT Sligo)
ATU Sligo (formerly IT Sligo)
Course Code
AU858
Zone
Level
NFQ Type
Major
Duration
3 Years
Attendence
Full Time
CAO Points 2022
244
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Course Summary

Biomedical Science is the study and application of biological systems for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. This degree gives students access to the latest industry innovations and advancements, teaching them skills needed to gain employment in the biotechnology, biopharmaceutical, diagnostics and medical device industries in Ireland and abroad.

Biomedical Science
Biomedical Science
Biomedical Science
Biomedical Science

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College Link

College Link > AU858 - Biomedical Science (Sligo Campus)

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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

This course will accept Any QQI Level 5 or 6 Major Award as an entry requirement.

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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

Graduates work across many biomedical based industries including diagnostics, medical devices, and biopharmaceuticals. They gain roles as technologists, lab and process assistants, instrumentation scientists, cell culture scientists and protein and drug analysts. There are also a number of non-lab based jobs critical to the drugs industry such are regulation and quality control and assurance.

Graduates may progress to Year 4 of BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Science in ATU Sligo and complete one more year to graduate with an honours degree.

Further Research

College Link > AU858 - Biomedical Science (Sligo Campus)

Colleges often have information about the course on their own website, along with other useful information relating to the college. (Note: Not always available)

Qualifax
Qualifax Course Page

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