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BSc (Hons) in Biopharmaceutical Science

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Course Overview

Graduates of the BSc in Applied Bioscience and BSc in Pharmaceutical Science (or equivalent) can progress to this one-year, full-time, honours degree course. As a student of this course, you will develop high-level knowledge, skills and competencies in the key areas of biopharmaceutical development and processing.

Career Opportunities

Graduates have opportunities for employment in the following sectors:

  • Biopharmaceutical
  • Biomedical; Pharmaceutical
  • Medical Devices
  • Health Care
  • Nutraceuticals
  • Biotechnology.

Graduates could expect to compete for positions in

  • Quality Management
  • Product Validation
  • Research and Development
  • Regulatory Affairs
  • Sales
  • Analysis
  • Process Development and Formulation

Course Delivery and Modules

This course is delivered via a mixture of lectures, practicals and tutorials. Practicals include laboratory work. 

Education Progression

Graduates will be able to progress to taught M.Sc. (Level 9) postgraduate courses and M.Sc. (Level 9) and Ph.D. (Level 10) research courses, either within DkIT or other HEIs.

Fees and Funding

Please find information on fees and funding here: www.dkit.ie/fees

Entry requirements

B.Sc. in Applied Bioscience or B.Sc. in Pharmaceutical Science, or equivalent, with an overall Pass.

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How to apply

Apply Directly to DkIT

Apply directly to DkIT using our online applications system. Please remember to upload the required documentation (copies of your existing qualification(s), your CV, any other support documents etc) with your online application to expedite your application. To avoid disappointment early registration is recommended.

Ask us a Question

If you have a question about the BSc (Hons) in Biopharmaceutical Science please ask it below and we will get back to you.

Dr Arjan van Rossum

Head of Department of Applied Sciences
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