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A8260 Bioanalysis & Biotechnology - BSc (Honours) |
Bioanalysis & Biotechnology - BSc (Honours)(Level 8)
Programme Code: | | A8260
| Course Level: | | Level 8
| Department: | | Applied Science
| CAO Points: | | This is a one-year Add-on programme. | Duration: | | 1 Year Post Degree (Level 7). Also available part-time over a longer period (ACCS) | Campus: | | Limerick (Moylish)
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What is the programme about? This interdisciplinary one-year add-on programme provides you with specialist skills in the Bioanalytical and Biotechnology sectors. You will gain critical skills in key areas including Bioanalysis, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Cell and Molecular Biology, Healthcare Sciences and Quality Management Systems. Upon graduation, you will be equipped with the necessary skills for careers in research, development, production and quality control in a range of modern bio-industries including Bioanalytical, Biotechnology, Biopharmaceuticals and Food Sectors. Who is the programme suited to? This is a one year add-on programme and is ideal for Level 7 graduates in Applied Biology and related disciplines in the biological sciences. Top 3 Reasons 1. You will have excellent employment and career opportunities in key growth sectors including biotechnology, bioanalytical, healthcare & biopharmaceutical.
2. You will have small class sizes, dedicated lecturers, and gain hands on experience of state of the art technology in diverse biology disciplines including genetics, cell biology, biorenewables, bioanalysis and biotechnology.
3. As a graduate you may undertake a Diploma In Education (Teaching Qualification), Masters or PhD in Ireland or abroad. Class Contact Hours Did You Know? You can be a science teacher! This programme is recognised by the Teachers Registration Council. Graduates are eligible to apply for the Postgraduate Diploma in Education (formerly H. Dip.) and pursue a career in Science/Biology teaching in Second Level Schools. Modules Bioanalysis, Biotechnology, BioTopics, Quality Management and Statistics, Project. Entry Requirement 1. A pass in a relevant Bachelor Degree (Level 7) in a relevant field with an overall average performance of at least *50% (*currently under review).
2. An equivalent qualification to a Bachelor Degree (Level 7) with appropriate pre-requisite subjects.
3. A pass in a relevant Bachelor Degree (Level 7) with one year suitable and relevant work experience. Admissions Please visit our Admissions page for further information on how to apply to this course. Jobs Include Bioanalyst
Biotechnologist
Microbiologist
Molecular Biologist Graduates Work For Wyeth Biopharmaceuticals
Vistakon
Beckman Coulter
Centocor Graduate Profile "I found the course exciting and challenging. As it specialises in both Bioanalysis & Biotechnology I feel well prepared for the current and future needs of the Bio-industries. The added bonus of small class sizes and interesting practicals helped put theory into practice."
Joanne O Connor. Further Studies You will have excellent employment and career opportunities in key growth areas including the biotechnology, bioanalytical, healthcare and biopharmaceutical sectors. Typical jobs include Bioanalyst, Biotechnologist, Microbiologist and Molecular Biologist. Some graduates work in Pfizer Biopharmaceuticals, Vistakon, Beckman Coulter and Centocor.
Graduates are eligible to apply for the Postgraduate Diploma in Education (formerly H. Dip.) and pursue a career in Science/Biology teaching in Second Level Schools. Graduates may also pursue a Masters or PhD programmes in biology related disciplines in Ireland or abroad.
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