Biological Sciences General Entry

Dublin City University

By choosing this general entry course you can discover more about molecules cells and life develop your scientific skills and discover different specialist study and career paths. During the General Entry course youll study biochemistry bioprocessing biotechnology genetics cell biology and microbiology while also completing some modules in chemistry physics and mathematics. Once you successfully pass this first year youll go on to one of three programmes the BSc in Genetics and Cell Biology the BSc in Biotechnology or the BSc in Bioprocessing. Overall our biological sciences modules are designed to help address challenges relevant to the biotechnology biopharma and related industries. They incorporate innovative ways of teaching and youll learn by tackling real-world challenges both on your own and in groups. Regardless of which programme you go onto youll do a nine-month INTRA work placement in your third year. This is typically in Irelands thriving biopharma industry with employers such as Pfizer Amgen Biogen and MSD. Biological science grads find they are sought after as process scientists validation engineers and quality control scientists especially in the production of biological products such as therapeutic drugs.

Faculty of Science and Health