Applied Biosciences

Bachelor of Science

Applied Biosciences student conducting research
Applied Biosciences student conducting research
Type of Programme
Full-time
Number of Places
40
Duration
3 Years
Course Code
MT 775
Entry Requirements
412 Points in 2023 and meet minimum entry requirements as listed below.
Application Deadline
See CAO for details
Location(s)
MTU Bishopstown Campus, Cork
Course NFQ Level
Level 7

Dr Caitriona Guinane

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Overview

In MT 775 Applied Biosciences, years 1 and 2 are common. Students will not be required to choose their preferred qualification (Food and Health Science or Applied Biosciences and Biotechnology) until the beginning of year 3.

Knowledge of environmental science, analytical techniques, quality management and bioprocessing are seen as key requirements and these disciplines are studied in detail. Laboratory work forms a substantial part of the course. The development of high-level laboratory skills and the ability to use them in the service of advanced industrial biology are key aims of the course. Opportunities currently exist for a number of students on courses to participate in EU funded exchange programmes involving colleges and enterprises in Europe.

The Bachelor of Science in Applied Biosciences and Biotechnology meets the demands of biotechnology, food and pharmaceutical industries for technologists and analysts. In addition, the requirements of the services and research laboratories for staff trained in biologically based analytical techniques are met by graduates of the course.

The Bachelor of Science in Food and Health Science meets the changing needs of the Food, Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology industries for technicians and analysts. Graduates are in great demand from multinational pharmaceutical companies, as well as the traditional employers in the food and drink sectors. Advanced manufacturing in the food, healthcare, cosmetic, pharmaceutical and chemical industries have been employment destinations for graduates of this course as well as state and local authority laboratories.

What will I study?

First year at a glance

As well as learning the main core science subjects in first year, students will also be taught modules in Biotechnology, Food and Healthcare and will be presented with the opportunity to study different aspects of the following areas:

  • Biotechnology: application of biological systems to produce useful products
  • Food Science: science relating to the production of high quality, safe and nutritious food

There is a very significant emphasis placed on the practical laboratory aspect of the modules studied in first year, where the students are expected to perform experimental investigations under supervision, collate data, interpret results, and write scientific reports

Modules

What is a Module?

A module is a standalone unit of learning and assessment and is completed within one semester. A full-time student will normally study six modules in each semester; part-time and ACCS (Accumulation of Credits and Certification of Subjects) students will have flexibility as to the number of modules taken.

The button below provides a link to all of the University's approved modules for this programme.

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Entry Requirements

Entry 2024

For admission to a programme, standard applicants must

  • score the necessary CAO points and
  • meet the minimum entry requirements

Leaving Certificate in five subjects i.e. O6/H7 in five subjects. The five subjects must include Mathematics and either English or Irish grade O6/H7.

 

For Non-EU International Entry Requirements please visit https://www.mtu.ie/international/non-eu/.

Career options

Employment Opportunities

Graduates from this course have traditionally gained employment in the pharmaceutical, food and healthcare industries, where graduates are employed in a variety of roles including; quality analysts, microbiologists, purification specialists, researchers and technicians. Graduates also have the option to progress to further academic studies at Level 8 within MTU.

  • Pharmaceutical industry
  • Food and healthcare industries

Progression

Further Studies

Suitably qualified graduates of the BSc in Food and Health Science may apply for entry to year 4 (final year)

  • Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Nutrition and Health Science

 

Suitably qualified graduates of the BSc in Applied Biosciences and Biotechnology may apply for entry to year 4 (final year)

  • Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Pharmaceutical Biotechnology

Question Time

No, the Chemistry and Physics modules taught in first year are designed for students who enter the programme without prior knowledge of these subjects. In addition, the MTU Academic Learning Centre at the Bishopstown Campus provides additional free tutorial support for both these modules.

The best students and professional biotechnologists all possess a keen interest in biology and a desire to understand how complex biological processes work.

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