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Having studied a broad common first semester, students will undertake specific modules in the area of chemistry, biology, maths and physics. Subsequently, the Bioscience programme will provide you with a strong foundation in the understanding of biochemical systems and microbial technology. With tailored contributions from industry speakers, the degree specific modules will instruct students on advanced molecular biology, host-microbe interactions, immunobiology, new therapeutic approaches, cell biology & cancer, and ‘omics’ & bioinformatics. 
Core modules include:
Advanced cell and molecular biology – examines cellular structures (organelles, cytoskeleton, molecular motors), key cellular processes (trafficking, motility, apoptosis), systems biology of organisms and extracting meaningful data from large data sets to understand how diseases impact the brain.  
Cancer mechanisms, therapeutics and molecular medicine – examines cell cycle controls in relation to cancer biology, and use of modern molecular technologies in targeting cancer and other diseases. 
Cell and molecular biology of the immune system - examines the principles of self and non-self-recognition and how these mechanisms are involved in immunity and how aberrant self- regulation contributes to allergy and autoimmunity. 
Cell communication and regulation - covers basic cell structure, the principles of the cell cycle and cell division, the control of living processes by genetic mechanisms, and cell communication systems. 
Current trends in biotechnology and regenerative medicine – presents concepts such as ‘cell-on-a-chip’ technologies, tissue regeneration, new medicines, and new molecular analysis techniques. 
Host microbe interactions – presents the key strategies microbes use to establish both beneficial and non-beneficial interactions with the host and the impact of these on health. 
Microbiology and immunology – an introduction to the components of microorganisms and the host immune systems and how they interact. 
Pharmacology and drug development – presents the biology behind drug target choice, drug screening techniques and the different classes of drugs, including protein-based drugs to target the brain and other organs. 
The course includes significant laboratory based training and an independent research project. In addition the student will be placed in industry for eight months, giving real-world experience and an introduction to the BioPharma/industrial community.
Year 1
 
 
Semester 1
 
Semester 2
Summer
CH4701
General Chemistry 1
BY4102
Biology for Biosciences
 
BY4001
Biology 1
CH4102
Organic Chemistry 1
 
MA4601
Science Mathematics 1
PH4142
introduction to Physics
 
CH4021
Laboratory Calculations
MA4602
Science Mathematics 2
 
ER4011
Introduction to Environmental & Biosciences
CH4031
General Chemistry 2 (Inorganic)
 
CH4051
Introduction to Applied Chemistry and Biochemistry
CH4041
General Chemistry 2 (Physical)
 
CS4131
Introduction to Scientific Computations
 
 
 
Year 2
 
 
Semester 3
 
Semester 4
Summer
BY4013
General Microbiology
BY4008
Genetics and Molecular Biology
 
BY4015
Plant Physiology
BY4014
Microbiology and Immunology
 
BY4035
Cellular Biology and Biochemistry
BY4012
Microbes as Metabolic Factories
 
LS4003
Introductory Anatomy and Physiology
BC4904
Proteins and DNA
 
BY4033
Core Concepts in Bioscience
 
Elective 
 
Year 3
 
 
Semester 5
 
Semester 6
Summer
BY4085
Cell and Molecular Biology of the Immune System
CO4320
Cooperative Education
Cooperative Education
BY4075
Cell Communication and Regulation
 
 
 
BC4905
Genetic Engineering
 
 
 
BY4031
Integrative Physiology
 
 
 
 
Elective
 
 
 
Year 4
 
 
Semester 7
 
Semester 8
Summer
BY4027
Current Trends in Biotechnology and Regenerative Medicine
BY4038
Cancer Mechanisms
 
BY4037
Pharmacology and Drug Development
BY4048
Advanced Cell and Molecular Biology
 
BC4957
Bioinformatics
BY4058
Host Microbe Interactions
 
ER4708
Biometrics
BC4008
Immuno and DNA Diagnostic Techniques
 
BY4097
Bioscience Final Year Project 1
BY4098
Bioscience Final Year Project 2
Entry requirements
Minimum grades
Applicants are required to hold at the time of enrolment the established Leaving Certificate (or an approved equivalent) with a minimum of six subjects which must include: Two H5 (Higher Level) grades and Four O6 (Ordinary Level) grades or four H7 (Higher Level) grades. Subjects must include Mathematics, Irish or another language, and English.
Subject requirements
In addition, applicants must hold a minimum grade O3/H7 in Mathematics and a Grade H4 in any one of the following: Agricultural Science, Applied Maths, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Physics with Chemistry.
Additional considerations
A Special Mathematics Examination will be offered at UL following the Leaving Certificate results for those students who did not achieve the Mathematics requirement.
We welcome applications from mature students. Mature applicants must apply through the Central Applications Office (CAO) by 1 February.
Application information for mature student applicants (PDF)
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