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Update on Biological Sciences Programmes
Dr Brendan O’Connell
Head of Department
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Process of change
Stakeholder consultation
Graduate profile
Programmatic Review
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BSc Applied Biosciences (Level -7) BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science (Level-8) BSc (Hons) Pharmaceutical Biotechnology (Level-8) BSc (Hons) Nutrition and Health Science (Level-8) BSc (Hons) Herbal Science (Level-8)
Undergraduate Programmes
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First year Chemistry and PhysicsFirst year Essential Mathematical SkillsDiscipline Specific ModuleWork PlacementResearch Project
Generic Programme Changes
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BSc Applied Biosciences CR006
Description
Training scientists in all aspects of biology: human, molecular, biotechnological and environmental biology
Number of Years
3 years CAO Points
Minimum – 300, Mean - 350
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BSc Food Science &Healthcare(1 Year)
BSc Applied Biosciences & Biotechnology
(1 Year)
Applied Biosciences (2 Years)
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Course Progression
Applied BiosciencesApplied Biosciences
BSc in Food Science and Healthcare
BSc in Food Science and Healthcare
BSc in Applied Biosciences and Biotechnology
BSc in Applied Biosciences and Biotechnology
BSc (Hons) in Nutrition and
Health Science
BSc (Hons) in Nutrition and
Health Science
BSc (Hons) in Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
BSc (Hons) in Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
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BSc (Hons) Pharmaceutical Biotechnology CR325
Description
Pharmaceutical Biotechnology is the study of how cells can be efficiently engineered to produce large quantities of pure and safe bio-medicines such as antibiotics, hormones & vaccines
Number of Years
4 years CAO Statistics 2012
Minimum – 300 Mean- 350
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Pharmaceutical industry in Ireland
Pharmaceutical exports exceed €24 billion per year
Investment in Biotechnology based operations
BSc (Hons) Pharmaceutical Biotechnology CR325
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BSc (Hons) Nutrition and Health Science CR333
Description
This course combines the study of nutrition, physiology, and diet -health relationships with classical food science and technology
Number of Years
4 years
CAO Points
Minimum – 350 Mean - 380
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Harvest Report
Future Skills Requirement of the Food and Beverage Sector Report
Effect of Metabolic Syndrome
BSc (Hons) Nutrition and Health Science CR333
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Career opportunities
Quality Control
Research & Development
Food QualityEnvironmental Analysts
Education
Nutritionist Further studies - Dietitian
New Product and Process
DevelopmentPostgraduate studies
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BSc (Hons) Biomedical Sciences CR320
DescriptionBiomedical Science is the science related to the cause, diagnosis and treatment of disease.
Number of Years4 years
CAO Points Minimum - 520 Mean - 540
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BSc (Hons) Biomedical Sciences CR320
• Joint CIT/UCC Programme
• Portal Award
• AMLS
• Clinical Scientist
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70%70%
20%20%
10%10%
5%5%
BSc in Biomedical ScienceBSc in Biomedical Science
Clinical Laboratories
Clinical Laboratories ResearchResearch
Graduate Entry
Medicine
Graduate Entry
MedicineIndustryIndustry
70%70%
20%20%
10%10%
5%5%
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BSc (Hons) Herbal Science CR330 Description
Science of herbal medicinal products, functional foods, and
natural products applied to medicine and healthcare. Number of Years
4 years CAO Points
Minimum – 265 Mean - 345
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BSc (Hons) Herbal Science CR330
BSc (Honours) Herbal ScienceBSc (Honours) Herbal Science
Plant HusbandaryPlant Husbandary Science of Natural Products
Science of Natural Products
Laboratory TechniquesLaboratory Techniques
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• Healthcare / Cosmetic Industry• Food Industry / Nutraceutical Industry• Biopharmaceutical Industry• Quality Control / Analysis• Medicinal Plant Production
• Further Study Clinical Herbal Medicine
BSc (Hons) Herbal Science CR330
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Oral and Written Communication Group and Team Work Time Management Study Skills Report Writing Presentation Skills Research Skills IT skills Data collection, handling and analysis Problem-solving General Practical Skills
Transferable Skills Acquired as a Student in Dept Biological Sciences
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To view departmental video 4 minuteDuration.
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To arrange a a visit.
To view departmental brochure.
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Questions?
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