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BSc in Biological Sciences General Entry

1 Year On Campus Bachelors Program

Dublin City University DCU

Program Overview

By choosing this general entry course, you can discover more about molecules, cells and life, develop your scientific skills and discover different specialist study and career paths. During the General Entry course, you’ll study biochemistry, bioprocessing, biotechnology, genetics, cell biology and microbiology, while also completing some modules in chemistry, physics and mathematics. Once you successfully pass this first year, you’ll go on to one of three programmes: the BSc in Genetics and Cell Biology, the BSc in Biotechnology or the BSc in Bioprocessing. 

Program Key Stats

€15500 (Annual cost)
Sept Intake : 1st Jun


82%

Eligibility Criteria

2.6
34
80

1140
6.5
92

Additional Information & Requirements

An average of 80% in Standard XII from an acceptable recognized exam board. IELTS score of 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in each. IB Points: 34, A Level: GCE A Level C in Irish: GCSE C in both English and English Literature or GCSE B in either English or English Literature; GCSE D in Additional Mathematics or GCSE C in Mathematics; GCE A Level C in two further subjects; GCSE C in one other subject.GCE A Level D or GCE AS Level C or GCSE B Mathematics and GCE A Level D or GCE AS Level C or GCSE B in one of Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Physics with Chemistry or Agricultural Science

Career Options

  • Quality Management and Regulation in Biopharma Industries
  • Bioprocess Engineering: bioprocess plant design and commissioning
  • Technical Sales and Support
  • Teaching
  • Technical Roles in Food and and Beverage Production
  • Brewing

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