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    Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Biotechnology

    Technological University Dublin

    Technological University Dublin

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    Ireland, Dublin

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    Key Facts

    Program Level

    Bachelor

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    On Campus

    Course Code

    TU889

    Campuses

    Grangegorman

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026
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    Go to the official application for the university

    Duration 4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    EUR 13,500  / year
    Next Intake September-2026

    Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Biotechnology

    About

    Biotechnology is a dynamic field that combines biology, chemistry, genetics, and engineering to drive innovation and address global challenges. It utilises biological systems to create groundbreaking new products and technologies in healthcare, agriculture and environmental protection. It also helps pave the way for developing new drugs, improving crop yields, producing biofuels and even cleaning up polluted environments.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Leaving Certificate Requirements

    Minimum Number of

    Subjects

    Higher

    6

    2 H5's

    Minimum Grade in

    Maths

    English OR Irish

    O4/H7

    O6/H7

    Other Grade Requirements

    At least O4/H7 in one of: Physics, Chemistry, Physics and Chemistry, or Biology.

    QQI/FET Requirements

    QQI/FET Award Required

    Additional Requirements

    1 OF THE FOLLOWING AWARDS:

    CASFX / 5M5267 Food Science
    CASLT / 5M3807 Laboratory Techniques

    DISTINCTION(S) REQUIRED:

    5 DISTINCTIONS FROM ANY OF THE FOLLOWING:

    C20006 / 5N2746 Biology
    C20011 / 5N2747 Chemistry
    D20022 Food Chemistry
    C20041 / 5N0737 Microbiology
    C20024 / 5N5245 Food Processing
    C20140 / 5N2006 Nutrition
    C20048 / 5N1460 Physics
    B20029 / 5N2066 Statistics
    D20127 / 5N5245 Food Preservation & Processing
    D20001 / 5N0749 Anatomy & Physiology
    C20033 / 5N2751 Laboratory Skills
    C20049 / 5N2528 Plant Science
    D20165 / 5N1794 Safety & Health at Work
    C20139 / 5N1833 Mathematics
    OR
    Leaving Certificate Mathematics O4/H7

    Level 6: Full Level 6 award in a relevant discipline

    In addition to the QQI minimum entry requirements, QQI quotas and QQI points apply. The max QQI points awarded is 390. Further details at www.tudublin.ie/qqi

    English Program Requirements

    If English is not your first language you will need to provide evidence of your English language proficiency as detailed on our website. Applicants for this course should have a minimum IELTS (Academic Version) English Proficiency of 6 overall (or equivalent) with nothing less than 6 in each component.

    Career

    Biotechnology has a significant impact on a variety of industries, including agriculture, healthcare, biopharmaceuticals, food processing, brewing, the environment, chemicals and waste valorisation. Many employment opportunities exist for graduates. Examples include:

    • Bioprocess Scientist: design and develop processes to manufacture bio-based products, e.g., biofuels, bioplastics, and biochemicals in Industry
    • Bioinformatics Specialist: use computational tools to analyse and interpret biological data (e.g., genomic, proteomic) to support research and development in industrial biotechnology
    • Sales/Marketing/Technical
    • Representative for biotechnology and biorefinery products (e.g. Instruments, final product) and services
    • Research Scientist
    • Cell culture Technician
    • Biomanufacturing Technician upstream/downstream
    • Quality Control Specialist
    • Microbiologist
    • Agricultural, Biopharma and Food

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee

    EUR 13,500 

    Application Fee

    EUR  
    Technological University Dublin

    Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Biotechnology

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