Bachelor Of Science (honours) Biosciences With Biopharmaceuticals (bph) in Institute of Technology Carlow, Ireland

Bachelor Of Science (honours) Biosciences With Biopharmaceuticals (bph) in Institute of Technology Carlow

Bioscience is the branch of science concerned with living organisms, from microorganisms to towering trees and gigantic whales. Bioscience is the foundation of many other schools of scientific inquiry, including biopharmaceuticals, which refers to medical drugs manufactured in living organisms such as bacteria, yeast and mammalian cells.

This course will advance students’ skills in bioanalysis, biotechnology, genetics, immunology, diagnostics, bioforensics and biopharmaceutical science. Skills will also be developed in sourcing and presenting scientific information in advance of the Year 4 research project. A 12-week work placement is an integral part of the course.

What will I be able to do when I finish the course?

The Biosciences with Biopharmaceuticals course is designed to produce highly employable graduates for the bioscience, biotechnology, bioforensics and biopharmaceutical science industries. These sectors are rapidly evolving and offer excellent and varied employment options for graduates at home and abroad including careers with police forces, research institutions, medical bodies, environmental agencies, government agencies or pharmaceutical companies.