BSc in Biotechnology
Key Points
By analyzing the components of living cells, biotechnologists are learning how to control, fix and modify them for the benefit of global society.
As a budding biotechnologist, you will focus on how the fundamental biochemistry underlying biological systems works with innovations in genetics, immunology, and bioinformatics. To appreciate how solutions translate on a commercial industrial scale, you will also need a good understanding of the basic principles of physical and chemical engineering related to living cells.
DCU’s Biotechnology degree will provide you with the fundamentals of science and engineering to succeed in the emerging technology-driven biotechnology industry. Technologies in this industry have had a real impact on humanity and include the creation and manufacture of products that aid in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases (for example, the production of safer antibiotics, insulin and recombinant vaccines) and the provision of services. to areas such as health, food, agriculture, energy and the environment.
Program description
By studying a wide range of science and engineering subjects, you will gain the skills necessary to succeed in the emerging technology-driven biotech industry.
At the beginning of the Biotechnology course, you will be introduced to basic science, mathematics, and computer science. As you progress, you will discover more complete areas of biotechnology, ranging from genetics and process engineering to immunology and gene cloning.
In third year, specialized areas are introduced. In addition, in the third year you will have the opportunity to work in industry as part of our Paid Industrial Training Program (INTRA).
In fourth year there is a strong emphasis on choice, with students choosing from a wide range of subjects. You will also undertake a major research project in your senior year.
Science courses at DCU provide an ideal opportunity to gain practical experience, not only in the laboratory, but also to meet the challenges associated with ongoing creative research projects. Here you can explore your true potential through practical work, much of which counts towards your final grade.
Career options
Due to the multidisciplinary nature of this degree, you will have the qualification and flexibility to work in a wide range of areas related to biotechnology, both at home and abroad. It is a fast growing area and careers will feature in brewing, food processing, pharmaceuticals, fine chemical manufacturing, and waste treatment, to name a few. Within these various industries, you could find yourself in production, quality control, research and development, or sales and marketing.
Program structure
Admission requirements
- As a general requirement, a Bachelor’s Degree / Baccalaureate Diploma / General Baccalaureate / Professional Degree from a recognized university with, minimum, is required a subject in mathematics.
- For international candidates, the foreign equivalent is required. In addition, an officially translated degree will be required.
- IELTS 6.5, with no less than 6.0 in any component (or its internationally recognized equivalent).
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