Bioscience is the branch of science concerned with living organisms, from microorganisms to towering trees and gigantic whales. Bioscience is the foundation of many other schools of scientific inquiry, including:
- Bioforensics – the study of traces of biological agents
- Biopharmaceutical – medical drugs manufactured in living organisms such as bacteria, yeast and mammalian cells.
Years 1 and 2 provide students with a strong foundation in the biology and chemistry of living organisms. Year 3 provides more detailed and practical study of the production, monitoring and quality control of biologically-based industrial processes and includes a practical industrial project.
Special Features:
- High level of practical work in every module.
- Industry relevant course with graduates achieving high employment levels in the Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, Environmental and Food and Beverage industries.
- Exit award: Higher Certificate in Science – Applied Biology (NFQ Level 6) after Year 2.
- Research project requiring students to develop methods and procedures relevant to the workplace.
Further Information:
Higher Certificate Science in Applied Biology or Applied Chemistry
