Bsc Biotechnology in National University of Ireland, Maynooth, Ireland

Bsc Biotechnology in National University of Ireland, Maynooth

Description

• Biotechnology describes how we can gain 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).
• 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).

Why choose this degree?

• 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.
• There is a transfer pathway from 1st year MH201 Science to 2nd year MH208 Biotechnology for students who have taken Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and another subject. Students must attain 60% at the end of first year. Places are limited and are based on 1st year results.

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

3rd year

• Focus mainly on Biotechnology and Chemistry

4th year

• Concentrate on Biotechnology
• Industry work placement (subject to availability)

Course Duration: 4 years

Career Options

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