Tuition Fee
Per year
Start Date
Medium of studying
On campus
Duration
48 months
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Bachelors
Major
Biotechnology
Area of study
Natural Science
Education type
On campus
Timing
Full time
Course Language
English
About Program
Program Overview
The BSc Biotechnology program at Maynooth University is a four-year program that provides students with a strong foundation in biotechnology, chemistry, and biology. The program emphasizes practical laboratory experience and industrial firm visits to complement theoretical learning. Graduates have career opportunities in research and development, medical diagnostics development, the food industry, and teaching. Postgraduate opportunities include MSc and PhD programs in related fields.
Program Outline
Outline
Program Duration:
4 years
Year 1:
- Subjects studied: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, and one additional Science subject (Experimental Physics or Mathematical Physics)
Year 2:
- Focus on: Biotechnology, Chemistry, and 1 of the 2 other subjects you studied in 1st year (excluding Critical Skills)
- Optional 10 credit Elective
Year 3:
- Focus mainly on: Biotechnology and Chemistry
Year 4:
- Concentration on: Biotechnology
- Industry work placement (availability-dependent
Teaching
Teaching Methodology:
- Focus on practical laboratory experience
- Industrial firm visits to complement theoretical learning
- Potential placement in a biotech company (subject to availability)
Careers
Potential Career options
- Research and development in Biopharmaceuticals
- Antibody production for cancer treatment
- Vaccine Development
- Medical diagnostics development
- Food Industry Research
- Teaching
Postgraduate opportunities available
- MSc Biology (Research)
- MSc Immunology and Global Health (Taught)
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