Bachelor of Science in Bioscience
Limerick, Ireland
DURATION
4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
TUITION FEES
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STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Introduction
The Bioscience degree merges studies of cell biology, molecular biology, and immunology with a focus on molecular medicine. Ireland is one of the leading international locations for the Life Science industry, which spans biopharmaceuticals, diagnostics, medical devices and biotechnology and the degree is designed to align with these areas. The course includes specialist guest lectures by members of the external BioPharma community giving the students a state-of-the-art insight into this exciting field.
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Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Curriculum
Year 1
Semester 1
- General Chemistry 1
- Biology 1
- Science Mathematics 1
- Laboratory Calculations
- Introduction to Environmental & Biosciences
- Introduction to Applied Chemistry and Biochemistry
- Introduction to Scientific Computations
Semester 2
- Biology for Biosciences
- Organic Chemistry 1
- introduction to Physics
- Science Mathematics 2
- General Chemistry 2 (Inorganic)
- General Chemistry 2 (Physical)
Year 2
Semester 3
- General Microbiology
- Plant Physiology
- Cellular Biology and Biochemistry
- Introductory Anatomy and Physiology
Semester 4
- Genetics and Molecular Biology
- Microbiology and Immunology
- Principles of Human Nutrition
- Proteins and DNA
Year 3
Semester 5
- Cell and Molecular Biology of the Immune System
- Microbial Technology 2
- Genetic Engineering
- Integrative Physiology
Semester 6
- Cooperative Education
Summer
- Cooperative Education
Year 4
Semester 7
- Current Trends in Biotechnology and Regenerative Medicine
- Pharmacology and Drug Development
- Bioinformatics
- Biometrics
- Bioscience Final Year Project 1
Semester 8
- Cancer Mechanisms
- Advanced Cell and Molecular Biology
- Host MicrobeInteractions
- Immuno and DNA Diagnostic Techniques
- Bioscience Final Year Project 2
Program Outcome
NFQ Level 8 major Award Honours Bachelor Degree
The degree would provide an excellent foundation for students considering application to graduate entry medical school or to apost- graduatecareer in Bioscience/Life Sciences area.
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Career Opportunities
Bioscience is extremely important to Ireland’s economy and its future growth. Graduates of the programme will be well positioned to gain employment in Ireland’s rapidly growing high tech Life Science industry or pursue further study in fields such as molecular biology, cell biology, microbiology or immunology.