Program Description

The aim of this four-year level 8 Science course is to produce graduates with the knowledge, skills and competencies to respond effectively to current and future developments in the Biopharmaceutical or Environmental Bioscience sectors.

Entry into this common entry-level 8 Science course allows you the opportunity to experience both areas before specialising into their preferred Award option in year 3, namely Biopharmaceutical Science or Environmental Bioscience.

Years one and two of this Science course will focus on the fundamental sciences and will include some specific Biopharmaceutical and Environmental content, to allow you to choose your preferred career pathway. In years three and four the students will specialise into their preferred stream leading to one of 2 Award options:

• BSc (Hons) in Biopharmaceutical Science
• BSc (Hons) in Environmental Bioscience

The Department will determine the viability of each option proceeding depending on the number of students who choose either option. If the numbers for one of the Award options exceed available places, students for this option will be selected based on Academic Merit (highest grades).

Three great reasons to consider this course

• This course offers students the opportunity to study multiple branches of science and gives flexibility in career choice and progression to further study.
• The interdisciplinary nature of this course develops a wide range of transferable skills.
• Ireland is home to 24 of the world's top biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies - including the top 10 companies in the world!

Graduates have excellent career prospects and opportunities for further study. Graduates have opportunities for employment in the following sectors:

• Biopharmaceutical
• Environmental
• Biomedical
• Pharmaceutical
• Medical Devices
• Health Care
• Nutraceuticals
• Biotechnology
• Food
• Research and Development
• Marketing, sales and advisory
• Resource Management
• Environmental Advocacy
• Environmental Officer in Industry.
• Private environmental and engineering consultancies.
• Local Government (County Councils).
• Agri-food industries.
• Waste and water management utilities.
• Governmental bodies (e.g. EPA, Inland Fisheries Ireland)
• Non-Government Organisations (e.g. Irish Wildlife Trust).
• Academic or industry based research.

Admission Requirements

Garde 12 with a minimum of 55% from a CBSE, State board or equivalent. Subjects must include English and Mathematics.

IELTS Requirements

Listening	Reading	Writing	Speaking	Overall
5.5	5.5	5.5	5.5	6

Remarks:

Students who apply first will receive free housing for the first year. The student will receive a rebate of Euros 1400 on the room rent for the second and third years.