TA325 – Honours Bachelor Degree of Science (Bioanalytical Science)
About the Course
Bioanalytical science is the application of biological sciences to the study and analysis of biological samples allowing the detection of trace amounts of biological molecules, microorganisms, and other chemicals that might be present in or contaminating a biological, environmental, or industrial sample. These techniques have widespread application in industry, public service laboratories, forensic analysis, the food industry and others.TA 325 – Level 8
Honours Bachelor Degree of Science Degree (Bioanalysis)
Length of course: 4 years
Recognised in Europe
Mature students welcome
Mature applicants (23 years of age) may not be required to meet the minimum entry requirements but may be considered on their merits.
Research opportunities at Post Graduate level
MSc and PhD
Honours Bachelor Degree recognised for Teaching Biology in Second Level schools in Ireland
The principle objective with this programme is to provide students with advanced level learning and training in modern bioanalytical sciences and prepare them for the challenges of entering into the workplace or for advancement to postgraduate level studies at home or abroad. Major subject areas covered include microbiology, biochemistry, and molecular biology (analysis and manipulation of genetic materials).The scope of the course content ensures a very broad range of career options for our graduates. These include careers in the biopharmaceutical and biotechnology based industries, which are significant employers in the Dublin area. In addition, our graduates have established careers in the food industry, in national reference laboratories, in technical sales, in science teaching and in scientific research both nationally and internationally.
This qualification allows students to progress onto postgraduate research leading to MSc. or Ph.D. awards either at ITT Dublin or in other research institutions. Embedded within this degree are the Higher Certificate in Applied Biology and the B.Sc. in Bioanalysis. This gives students the flexibility of stepping off at year 2 or 3 with a final qualification. The majority of students however elect to complete the 4 years of the B.Sc. (Hons) programme. Successful completion of the B.Sc. (Hons) programme is recognised as an entry point onto the Higher Diploma in Education for those interested in a teaching career. This programme is also recognised by the Registration Council for the purposes of secondary school teaching of Biology and therefore qualifies students to apply for the Higher Diploma in Education.What do I Need?
Entry Requirements for the Bachelor Degree of Science Degree (Biology)
Leaving Certificate with a minimum of Grade C3 in two Higher Level subjects, and a minimum of Grade D3 (Ordinary Level) in 4 other subjects in the Leaving Certificate Examination, which must include Mathematics and English or Irish.
No Leaving Cert Science subject is required for this course
CAO minimum points last year: 245
Points range of those joining the course: 355 - 245
Career Opportunities
Excellent prospects. Graduates can expect to establish careers in the biotechnology, biopharmaceutical, food production, environment, healthcare areas, and also to work in hospital, industrial and public service laboratories.Graduate Profiles
New CourseCourse Subjects
Honours Bachelor Degree ( Bioanalytical Science ) - TA325 | |
Semester 1 |
Semester 2 |
| Biology 1 | Biology 2 |
| Chemistry 1 | Chemistry 2 |
| Laboratory Practices and Procedures | Mathematics 2 |
| Mathematics 1 | Physics 2 |
| Physics 1 | Scientific Computing |
Semester 3 |
Semester 4 |
| Chromatography and Measurement Systems | Applied and Environmental Microbiology |
| Microbiology | Drug Delivery |
| Nutritional Biology | Informatics |
| Quality Practices | Scientific Analysis |
| Statistics | The Living Cell |
Semester 5 |
Semester 6 |
| Analytical Techniques 1 | Analytical Techniques 2 |
| DNA Cloning | DNA Fingerprinting |
| Medical and Food Microbiology | Immunology |
| Project Plan | Industrial Microbiology |
| Protein Biology | Industrial Statistics |
| Validation | Project |
Semester 7 |
Semester 8 |
| Applied Microbiology | Bioanalytical Techniques 2 |
| Bioanalytical Techniques 1 | Immunodiagnostics |
| Practical Course | Molecular Diagnostics |
| Protein Biochemistry | Pharmacology |
| Scientific Communications | Student Project 2 |
| Student Project 1 | |
Student Life
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John Behan (Head of Department) + 353 1 4042403 email john.behan@ittdublin.ie
Department phone extensions: + 353 1 404 2436 / 2400 / 2406 - Fax: + 353 1 4042404
Further Information
Please visit the Department of Applied Science WebsiteLinks Scheme
3 Distinctions,Laboratory Techniques (CASLT) (with a pass in Level 5 Maths), Food (CASFX) (with a pass in Level 5 Maths and either Biology or physics as elective modules)
