BSc (Hons) in Biopharmaceutical Science
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Course Overview
Biopharmaceutical Science focuses on how to develop, analyse and produce new drugs while developing an understanding of the principal scientific challenges in the manufacturing of biopharmaceutical products.
What makes this course different
Industry Training
Students will undertake training in a simulated (bio)pharmaceutical manufacturing plant environment, preparing them for working on the cutting-edge medicines of the future (like monoclonal antibodies, mRNA vaccines, gene therapies, etc.)
Great Career Prospects
Ireland is home to 24 of the world’s top biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies - including the top 10 companies in the world.
Understanding the Industry
Scientists are extremely important to modern society as they investigate the challenges and possibilities of the natural and technological world, from drug discovery and public health to environmental concerns. Biopharmaceutical science is the study of how biological molecules can be designed, manufactured and used as medicines.
Career Opportunities
Future Careers:
- Biopharmaceutical Science
- Technical consultancy
- Industrial research
- Quality Management
- Analytical Chemistry
- Medical laboratory science
- Resource Management and Environmental Advocacy
- Science administration or management
- Teaching
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Course Delivery and Modules
The Science course is delivered through a mixture of lectures, practicals and tutorials. Practicals include laboratory work. This programme contains a high level of hands-on experience at every level.
- Biology
- Physics through Problem-Based Learning
- Practical Skills in Science
- Mathematics
- Digital & Communication Skills
- Chemistry
- Introduction to Organic Chemistry
- Microbiology
- Analytical Science
- Molecular Biology
- Biochemistry
- Biopharmaceutical Therapeutics
- Biotechnology
- Environmental Principles and Policy
- Regulatory Affairs and GMP Compliance
- Pharmacopoeial Characterisation
- Immunology
- Quality Management
- Bioanalytical Science
- Physiology & Pharmacology
- Work Placement or Science and Employability Skills module option
- Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing and Regulatory Requirements
- Biopharmaceutical Processing (Upstream)
- Genomics and Bioinformatics
- Research Project
- Biopharmaceutical Processing (Downstream)
- Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products
Work placement
Students will undertake a work placement in Year 3 of this course.
Education Progression
Graduates can progress to Level 9 and 10 Postgraduate degree courses.
Fees and Funding
Please find information on fees and funding here: www.dkit.ie/fees
Entry requirements
Standard entry requirements apply. There are no special entry requirements for this course.
- Standard Requirements for Leaving Certificate Applicants
- Standard Requirements for UK/NI Applicants
- Standard Requirements for QQI-Further Education Applicants
- Mature Applicants: Minimum of 23 years of age on January 1st of year of application.
- International Applicants: International students must have a minimum level of English equivalent to IELTS 6.0 A Leaving Certificate or A-level science subject is not required but is recommended.
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How to apply
Apply on CAO
All standard entry first-year applicants must apply for entry through the CAO. See Important application dates for CAO and information for specific applicant types below:
Advanced Entry & Transfer Applications
Advanced Entry is for applicants who have previous educational achievements and/or work experience and want to be considered for direct entry into year 2, 3, or 4 of a course. This includes students looking to transfer to DkIT from another Higher Education provider.
International Application (non-EU)
International Applicants (not from or living in the EU) can apply through an agent or directly to DkIT to study this course.
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Disclaimer: All module titles are subject to change and for indicative purposes only. All courses are delivered subject to demand and timetables are subject to change. Elective Module options will only run subject to student numbers. The relevant Department will determine the viability of each elective module option proceeding depending on the number of students who choose that option. Students will be offered alternative elective modules on their programme should their preferred elective option not be proceeding. Award Options for Common Entry Programmes: The relevant Department will determine the viability of each award option proceeding depending on the number of students who choose either option. If the numbers for one of the Award options exceed available places, students for this option will be selected based on Academic Merit (highest grades).