BSc (Hons) in Biopharmaceutical Sciences / Environmental Bioscience

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Entry to this entry level 8 common science course allows you the opportunity to experience both areas before specialising in your preferred award option in year 3, namely biopharmaceutical science or environmental bioscience.

Program structure

YEAR 1

Semester 1

Fundamental chemistry
Mathematics 1
Physics through PBL 1
Health and Safety and Academic Skills (Year Round)
Biology (all year)

Semester 2

Chemistry
Mathematics 2
Physics through PBL 2
Health and Safety and Academic Skills (Year Round)
Biology (all year)

YEAR 2

Semester 1

Introduction to organic chemistry
Microbiology 1
Analytical Science
Biochemistry

Semester 2

Pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical science
Emerging issues of environmental concern
Statistics and data analysis
Molecular Biology

YEAR 3 Pharmaceutical science stream

Semester 1

Regulatory affairs and GMP compliance
Pharmaceutical manufacturing
Immunology
Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
Pharmacopoeial characterization

Semester 2

Quality Management
Bioanalytical Science
Physiology and pharmacology
ElectivePharmaceutical Drug Design // Biopharmaceutical Therapeutics

YEAR 3 Eviromental Bioscience stream

Semester 1

Communication and environmental criticism
Plant Science
Aquatic Sciences
Environmental chemistry
Microbial ecology

Semester 2

Environmental biotechnology
(Habitat and Wildlife) Ecology
Project planning and design
ElectiveWorkplacements//Quality management

YEAR 4 Pharmaceutical science stream

This module aims to make an important contribution to the supervisory aspects of food safety and hygiene. Supervisors with food safety and health and safety responsibilities must ensure that all staff operate in a safe, hygienic and efficient manner. The overall objectives of this module are to ensure that you are familiar with the key aspects of current legislation, good practice and health, safety and food safety issues.

YEAR 4 Eviromental Bioscience stream

Semester 1

Data handling and modeling
Ecotoxicology
Ethical and statistical project design
Environmental Bioscience Project 1

Semester 2

Environmental risk assessment
Environmental monitoring and GIS
Advanced environmental biotechnology
Conservation genetics
Soil and water management
Environmental Bioscience Thesis

Career options

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

Biopharmaceutical
Environmental
Biomedical
Pharmacist
Medical Devices
Health Care
Nutraceuticals
Biotechnology
Food
Research & Development
Marketing, sales and consulting
Resource Management
Environmental Defense
Industry Environmental Manager
Private environmental and engineering consultancies
Local Government (Provincial Councils)
Agri-food industries
Water and waste management utilities
Government agencies (e.g., EPA, Inland Fisheries Ireland)
Non-governmental organisations (e.g. Irish Wildlife Trust)
Academic or industry-based research.

Course delivery

Years one and two of this Science course will focus on the fundamental sciences and include specific biopharmaceutical and environmental content, so you can choose your preferred career path. In years three and four, students will specialise in their preferred stream and gain one of 2 award options:

BSc (Hons) in Biopharmaceutical Sciences
BSc (Hons) in Environmental Bioscience

The Science course is taught through a combination of lectures, practicals and tutorials. Practicals include laboratory work. This programme contains a high level of practical experience at all levels.

Admission requirements

For international students, a bachelor’s degree from the country of origin is required. The degree and grades must be officially translated into English.
Applicants will require a baccalaureate degree officially translated into English.
IELTS 6.0 or higher (or internationally recognised equivalent).

Who should apply

This course would be ideal for students who enjoy science subjects and problem solving.

The Environmental Bioscience stream would be suitable for:

Students interested in the natural world and how things work.
Students who wish to address current issues related to environmental and climate degradation.

The biopharmaceutical science stream would be suitable for:

Students who want to know how to develop, analyze and/or produce (new) drugs. This course provides a good understanding of the main scientific challenges in biopharmaceutical manufacturing.