| 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) | |
| Non-EU Entry Requirements | |
| Please choose where you are applying from | |
| Choose | |
| IB & A Level (U.K) | |
| Argentina | |
| Bahrain | |
| Brazil | |
| Canada | |
| China | |
| Columbia | |
| Georgia | |
| Ghana | |
| Hong Kong | |
| India | |
| Indonesia | |
| Japan | |
| Jordan | |
| Kazakhstan | |
| Kenya | |
| Korea | |
| Libya | |
| Malaysia | |
| Mexico | |
| Nepal | |
| Nigeria | |
| Oman | |
| Pakistan | |
| Qatar | |
| Russia | |
| Saudi Arabia | |
| South Africa | |
| Sri Lanka | |
| Thailand | |
| Turkiye | |
| United Arab Emirates | |
| USA | |
| Vietnam | |
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| How to apply | |
| Where are you applying from? | |
| How to Apply | |
| Ireland | |
| Irish students must apply to UL via the CAO. More information can be found here. | |
| The UK | |
| Students who have completed their A-Levels can apply to UL via the CAO. More information can be found on the Academic Registry website. | |
| The EU | |
| EU Students can apply to UL via the CAO. More information can be found on the Academic Registry website. | |
| Non-EU country | |
| If you are outside of the EU, you can apply for this degree here. |