Bachelor of Science Biosciences

Bioscience is the branch of science concerned with living organisms and is the foundation of many other schools of scientific inquiry, including biopharmaceuticals, which refers to medical drugs manufactured in living organisms such as bacteria, yeast and mammalian cells.

This course will advance students’ skills in bioanalysis, biotechnology, genetics, immunology, diagnostics, bioforensics and biopharmaceutical science. Skills will also be developed in sourcing and presenting scientific information in advance of the Year 4 research project. A 12-week work placement is an integral part of the course.

Leaving Certificate:

• 5O6/H7

Subjects required:

• English or Irish O6/H7
• Mathematics O6/H7

You need to complete credit hours to successfully obtain this degree. Please check detail of study units at https://www.itcarlow.ie/courses/type/undergraduate-cao-courses/science-health-courses/cw117.htm

Graduates are eligible to progress to Year 4 of the Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Biosciences with Biopharmaceuticals, with many continuing to MSc or PhD level at Institute of Technology Carlow. There are also opportunities to progress to honours degree courses in other Irish or international higher education institutes.

You can join one of the following careers:

• Biologist
• Biomedical Scientist