TA311 - Bachelor Degree of Science - Bioanalysis
About the Course
Bachelor Degree of Science – Bioanalysis – TA 311 – Level 7
This Level 7 BSc degree in Bioanalysis has been developed and has evolved over the years in direct consultation with key personnel drawn from a number of relevant companies, with past graduates, and with researchers, and academics.
Our principle objective is to provide a degree programme which clearly addresses the educational development needs of students and enables them to meet current and future needs of employers in the area of bioanalytical science. 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 chemicals that might be present in or contaminating a biological, environmental, or industrial sample. Bioanylitical techniques have widespread application in industry, public service laboratories, forensic analysis, the food industry and beyond.
The BSc in Bioanalysis has an established reputation amongst employers. The programme will build upon the strengths and learning you gain from your Higher Certificate in Science (Applied Biology) studies. Students may opt to take a year out of college between their Higher Certificate and their BSc studies. This ladder system of qualification provides students with a highly flexible approach to their own career development, which they can tailor to suit their own particular needs. Graduates can progress to a Level 8 B.Sc. Honours degree (Bioanalytical Science) as a one year add-on at ITT Dublin.
The programme prepares students for work in a laboratory environment where analytical tests and research are undertaken but the career options available to graduates of this programme are many and varied. Graduates have found very good employment in a variety of industries ranging from biotechnology, to food, pharmaceutical, healthcare, hospitals and public service laboratories while others have diversified into technical sales and marketing. Positions held by them include quality control/assurance analysts, production supervisors and managers, technicians, and research assistants.
In the follow-on Honours Bachelor Degree programme in Bioanalytical science students develop their skills in the laboratory and deepen their conceptual knowledge of key issues in the bioanalytical area. Preparation for a management role in a bioanalytical laboratory will require students to be familiar with all issues related to laboratory audit, maintenance and development. Their career prospects are excellent.
CAO Code: TA 311: BACHELOR DEGREE of SCIENCE – Bioanalysis
Bachelor Degree of Science Degree (Bioanalysis)
Length of course: 3 years
Follow-On Degree
Follow-on Honours Bachelor of Science Degree (Bioanalytical Science) 1 year
Recognised in Europe
Research opportunities at Post Graduate level MSc and PhD
Honours Bachelor Degree of Science – Bioanalytical Science – Add-on – Level 8
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 at second level. This programme is also recognised by the Registration Council for the purposes of secondary school teaching of Biology.
CAO Code: Not applicable. This is is an add-on degree.
Bachelor Degree of Science Degree (Bioanalysis)
Length of course: 2 year add-on from the Higher Certificate in Applied Biology (TA301) or 1 year add-on to the B.Sc. Bioanalysis (TA311)
Recognised in Europe
Research opportunities at Post Graduate level MSc and PhD
Honours Bachelor Degree recognised for Teaching Biology in Second Level schools in Ireland
Careers Prospects
Excellent prospects. Graduates can expect to establish careers in the biotechnology, biopharmaceutical, food production and environmental sciences areas, or to teach biology at second level or to work in hospital, industrial and public service laboratories.
What do I Need?
Entry Requirements for the Bachelor Degree of Science (Biology)
Grade D3 or better in 5 subjects at Ordinary Level. English or Irish at Grade D3 or higher. Ordinary Level Maths at Grade D3 or higher.
No Leaving Cert Science subject is required for this course
Recent minimum CAO points last year: 250
Points range of those joining the course: 435-250
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.
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
To follow:Course Subjects
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YEAR 1 |
YEAR 2 |
| Biology 1 | Scientific Analysis 1 |
| Chemistry 1 | Statistics |
| Physics 1 | Regulatory Affairs |
| Laboratory Practices & Procedures | Microbiology |
| Mathematics 1 | Nutritional Biology |
| Biology 2 | Scientific Analysis 2 |
| Chemistry 2 | Drug Delivery |
| Physics 2 | Information Systems |
| Scientific Computing | Applied & Environmental Microbiology |
| Mathematics 2 | The Living Cell |
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YEAR 3 |
YEAR 4 |
| Analytical Techniques 1 | Bioanalytical Techniques 1 |
| Validation | Protein Biochemistry |
| Protein Biology | Bioprocess Technology |
| Medical & Food Microbiology | Advanced Practicals |
| DNA Cloning Technology | Project Plan |
| Project Plan | Scientific Communications |
| Analytical Techniques 2 | Bioanalytical Techniques 2 |
| Industrial Statistics | Immunodiagnostics |
| Immunology | Molecular Diagnostics |
| Industrial Microbiology | Pharmacology |
| DNA Fingerprinting | Project |
| Project |
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How to Apply
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 Website
Links Scheme
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)
Honours Bachelor Degree recognised for Teaching Biology in Second Level schools in Ireland
Fees
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