Biotechnology in Dublin City University, Ireland

Biotechnology in Dublin City University

Why do this course?

By studying a wide range of scientific and engineering subjects, you’ll gain the necessary skills to succeed in the emerging, technology-driven biotech industry.

At the start of the Biotechnology course, you’ll be introduced to the basic sciences, mathematics and computing. As you progress, you’ll discover more comprehensive areas of biotechnology, ranging from genetics and process engineering to immunology and gene cloning.

In third year, specialist areas are introduced. In addition, in Year Three you will have the opportunity to work in industry as part of our paid industrial training programme (INTRA).

In fourth year there is a strong emphasis on choice, with students selecting from a wide range of subjects. You’ll also undertake a significant research project in your final year.

What opportunities might it lead to?

This multidisciplinary degree gives you the qualifications and flexibility to work in production, quality control, research, teaching, development, and sales and marketing in a range of biotechnology-related areas, including:

• Production Quality Control
• Research and Development
• Sales and Marketing
• Teaching