SECTION 7 – SCIENCE SPECIALISED DEGREES
BSc Biotechnology CAO Code: MH202 | CAO Points 2017: 420
CAO Code: MH202 CAO Points 2017: 420 CAO Points Range 2016: 415-525 Places 2017: 30
Erasmus/Study Abroad Option: Subject to availability Mature Applicants: See p. 196 UK, EU & International Applicants: See p. 201 QQI Link: See p. 198 Leaving Certificate: 2H5 & 4O6/H7, Irish, English & a
>Biotechnology describes how we can gain an understanding of biological processes and explores how they can be exploited for beneficial and commercial purposes.
>Biotechnology explores the nature of biological molecules, how they are synthesised and how they can be produced, in culture systems, using living cells. It explores all aspects of modern molecular biology including recombinant DNA technology, antibody production and uses, and animal cell culture. It covers disciplines including genetics, molecular biology, immunology, molecular microbiology, biochemistry, and cell biology.
>You’ll reinforce your theoretical studies with practical laboratory sessions, visits to industrial firms, and ideally a placement in a biotech company (subject to availability).
Why choose this degree? >As well as being taught by leaders in the field, you will reinforce your theoretical studies with practical laboratory sessions, visits to industrial firms, and ideally a placement in a biotech company (subject to availability).
>You’re interested in working to produce new drugs at the cutting edge of medical research (for example, antibodies used to treat cancers, or vaccines to prevent cervical cancer or hepatitis B), to develop new diagnostic systems for human or animal health and to improve food production.
>Study a range of disciplines including genetics, molecular biology, immunology, molecular microbiology, biochemistry, and cell biology.
Science subject (i.e. Agricultural Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Physics with Chemistry) & O4/H7 Mathematics Duration: 4 years Placement Option: Subject to availability
Options after graduation? Graduates typically work in producing new drugs at the cutting edge of medical research, (for example, antibodies used to treat cancers, or vaccines to prevent cervical cancer or hepatitis B), to develop new diagnostic systems for human or animal health and to improve food production.
We currently offer the following postgraduate courses: >MSc Biology (Research) >MSc Immunology and Global Health (Taught) >PhD Biology
Maynooth Education
Critical Skills Option | Electives Option See p. 8 for details.
Contact us
Maynooth University Department of Biology, Callan Building
terry.roche@
mu.ie + 353 1 708 6161
www.maynoothuniversity.ie/biology
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Course structure 1st year
> Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and 1 other Science subject (Experimental Physics or Mathematical Physics) or Critical Skills
2nd year
> Concentrate on Biotechnology, Chemistry, and 1 of the other 2 subjects you studied in 1st year (excluding Critical Skills)
> Optional 10 credit Electives (see p. 8 for details)
Possible topics 1st year
> From cell to organism > Biological function and diversity > Chemistry
3rd year
> Focus mainly on Biotechnology and Chemistry
Final year
> Concentrate on Biotechnology > Industry work placement (subject to availability)
2nd year
> Biotechnology processes > Cellular biotechnology > Biochemistry
3rd year
> Microbiology > Molecular biology > Scientific communication
Final year
> Genomics and Proteomics > Food biotechnology > Business biotechnology > Industry work placement (subject to availability)
Full degree and module detail on our Course Finder
www.maynoothuniversity.ie/ourcourses 168
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