About Bsc In Bioscience in Dundalk Institute of Technology

If you have a keen interest in Biology and enjoy studying subjects like Biochemistry, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology and Ecology, then this three-year course is for you.

Course Description

You will learn about the aspects of modern Biology that underpin the production of drugs, medical products and the control of pollution. You will also learn how to integrate this knowledge into a range of Bioscience Subjects such as Biotechnology, Industrial Microbiology, Biotherapeutics and Applied Ecology. 

There is an option for graduates of this course to specialise further through an add-on, honours degree course at DkIT in Biopharmaceutical Science.

Career Options

Career Options: Pharmaceuticals Biopharmaceuticals Healthcare Medical devices Food and Beverage Environment There are also excellent career opportunities for graduates as:

• Lab Technician
• Chemist
• Process Development Technician
• Project Assistant
• Quality Control Chemist/Technician
• Research Assistant
• Validation/Manufacturing Technician.

Progression Options

Progression to one-year, add-on BSc (Honours) in Biopharmaceutical Science OR Transfer to 3rd year of BSc (Honours) in Environmental Bioscience (subject to achievement of pass and minimum average mark of 50% in 2nd year).

Minimum of 60% average in your Standard 12.

We may also check your standard 10 results in English and Maths

If English is not your first language, you will be required to provide an IELTS certificate, or equivalent.

Our undergraduate IELTS requirements are: 

If English is not your first language an IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalent when you start the course is essential.