Certificate in Animal Biotechnology
The next intake is Sept 2025, you can register your interest here
Course Overview
This one-year part-time course aims to up-skill existing science graduates and provide them with knowledge of the use and potential of biotechnology in agriculture, specifically in the area of animal production. This course will be of interest to those working in the Agriculture, Environmental and Food Science areas who wish to progress to management level.
Graduates of the Certificate in Animal Biotechnology will gain an understanding of areas such as animal genetics, selective breeding and lineage traceability, and how molecular biology can be applied in the in the construction of genetically modified organisms within the animal setting.
Career Opportunities
Graduates are generally equipped to seek mid to senior-level positions in the private sector and government where expertise in animal science and biotechnology is leveraged in an interdisciplinary team environment. Some career options include:
- Research specialist
- Laboratory technician
- Scientist
Course Delivery and Modules
This programme is co-delivered with our MSc in Agricultural Biotechnology.
It is year long with one module each semester. As the modules are blocked, attendance on a half day per week, on either Thursday or Friday, is required in addition to being available for some occasional practical or field classes on other days.
Please note: Bridging/induction: takes place in early September, dates to be confirmed.
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Course Content
- Semester 1 - Animal Genetics
- Semester 2 - Animal Biotechnology
Fees and Funding
The course fee is €1275. The fee is payable as follows:
- Payment 1: Accept Offer Fee = €200 (Non-refundable)
- Payment 2 of €437 is payable by 31st October
- Payment 3 of €638 is payable by 28th February
Fees
€1,275
Entry Requirements
- Minimum of second class honours degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Science, Biotechnology, Food Science or related discipline.
- Applicants with relevant experience who do not meet the academic entry requirements may also apply.
- International students must have a minimum level of English equivalent to IELTS 6.5.
How To Apply
Closing date for applications is Friday 16th August
Ask us a Question
If you have a question about the Certificate in Animal Biotechnology please ask it below and we will get back to you.
Dr Siobhan Jordan
Acting Head of Department of Agriculture, Food and Animal Health
Email: Siobhan.Jordan@dkit.ieDr. Geraldine O’Connor
Head of Section (Part time courses), School of Health and Science
Email: geraldine.oconnor@dkit.ieDisclaimer: 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).
