The National University of Ireland, Maynooth
BSc Biotechnology
Maynooth, Ireland
BSc
DURATION
4 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
TUITION FEES
EUR 18,000 / per year
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
- Biotechnology is the use of biological molecules, cells and organisms for applications in various fields such as medicine, agriculture and industry.
- While biotechnology is fundamentally the use of biology to solve problems and make useful products, it is a multidisciplinary field that combines biology, chemistry, genetics and other sciences. Students in this field study core disciplines such as genetics, molecular biology, immunology, microbiology, biochemistry, and cell biology as well as applied areas including genetic engineering, molecular diagnostics and bioprocessing of food and drugs.
- Students reinforce theoretical studies with practical laboratory sessions, visits to industrial companies, and ideally a placement in a biotech company (subject to availability).
- There is a potential transfer pathway from 1st year MH201 Science to 2nd year MH202 Biotechnology.
Duration: 4 years
1st year
- Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and 1 other Science subject (Experimental Physics or Mathematical Physics)
2nd year
- Concentrate on Biotechnology, Chemistry, and 1 of the other 2 subjects you studied in 1st year
- Optional 10 credit Elective or Critical Skills
3rd year
Focus mainly on Biotechnology and Chemistry
4th year
- Concentrate on Biotechnology
- Industry work placement (subject to availability)
- Graduates typically work in the biopharmaceutical sector, manufacturing new drugs at the cutting edge of medical research, (for example, antibodies used to treat cancers or immune disorders, or vaccines to prevent cervical cancer or hepatitis B), developing new diagnostic systems for human or animal health or improving food production.
- The Biology Department also offers a range of postgraduate courses.