BSc in Biotechnology
Whitehall, Ireland
BSc
DURATION
4 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
EUR 16,900 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* non-EU fee | €6,679: EU status fee | €2,543: student contribution
Are you fascinated by the idea of controlling, fixing or changing biological systems to benefit humanity and global society?
Biotechnology involves applying scientific and bioprocess engineering principles to the production of materials by biological agents. For example, biotherapeutic drugs derived from mammalian cells now treat many diseases and improve patient outcomes.
Deep knowledge and practical skills
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.
In third year, you’ll get to do a nine-month INTRA work placement in industry, getting to apply and grow your skills and knowledge in the real world.
As a graduate, you’ll be highly sought after by biotechnology companies due to your unique skill set. You may end up working in the biopharmaceutical, brewing or medical diagnostics industries.
Year 1
- Chemistry, Biology and Physics Laboratories
- Mathematics
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Cell Biology and Biochemistry
- Bioprocessing
Year 2
- Biomolecules and Metabolism
- Cell Structure and Function
- Microbiology and Genetics
- Bioprocess Engineering
- Organic Chemistry
- Biotechnology Instrumentation
- Statistics
- Transport Processes
- Laboratories
- Scientific Literature
Year 3
- Gene Cloning and Gene Expression
- Advanced Cell Biology
- Cell Biology, Recombinant DNA Cloning and Bioinformatics
- Downstream Processing
- Bioreactors and Primary Separations
- Bioprocess Engineering Laboratory
- INTRA
Year 4
Year 4 - Research Stream
- Industrial Bioprocessing
- Proteins, Proteomics and Biopharma
- Genetics and Cell Biology
- Immunology and Immunoanalysis
- Animal Cell Biotechnology
- Literature Review
- Research Project
- Human Inheritance and Population Genetics
- Commercial Biotechnology and Biopharma
Year 4 - Biopharma Stream
- Industrial Bioprocessing
- Proteins, Proteomics and Biopharma
- Genetics and Cell Biology
- Immunology and Immunoanalysis
- Animal Cell Biotechnology
- Literature Review
- Bioprocessing Laboratory
- Advanced Bioanalysis Laboratory
- Biopharmaceutical Industry Regulation and Management
- Biopharmaceutical Facility Design and Operation
- Formulation and Delivery of Biopharmaceuticals
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.
Career Prospects
- Drug Development
- Research and Development
- Drug Manufacturing
- Biopharmaceuticals
- Quality Control
- Medical Diagnostics
- Brewing
- Pharmaceuticals
DCU Career Services
DCU graduates are highly sought after by employers. Our Graduates work in environments ranging from large multinationals to SMEs, family businesses and start-ups across every sector.
DCU Careers Service has a number of learning and development initiatives in place for our students, giving them the skills they need for a successful career path.