Study location	Ireland, ATU Letterkenny
Type	Undergraduate, full-time
Nominal duration	4 years (240 ECTS)
Study language	English
Awards	BSc(Hons) (Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Bioanalytical Science)
Course code	0068/0230

Tuition fee	€12,000 per year

Entry qualification

High school / secondary education (or higher) Qualifications must meet the equivalent of the Irish Leaving Cert level 5 NFQ. More Details The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. This includes a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. If your Documents are not in English, please upload a translated version You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.

Language requirements	English Accepted proof of proficiency: FCE or CAE, IELTS 5.5+ or TOEFL 69+ Qualifications must meet the equivalent of the Irish Leaving Cert level 5 NFQ. More Details

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Overview

Our Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Bioanalytical Science option provides a clear knowledge of the underlying concepts behind modern bioanalytical techniques and the application of these techniques in the areas of biotechnology, biopharmaceutical, and related industries and in environmental analysis.

You will gain technical competence in analytical biochemical, genetic, immunological and microbiologically-based analytical methodologies and the skills and knowledge required to work in the biotechnology, and biopharmaceutical industries as well as in state scientific agencies.

On completion of this course you will have specific knowledge and understanding of specific theories, concepts and principles in biopharmaceutical processes, industrial microbiology, molecular biology and analytical science. You will have acquired methods for generating, processing, interpreting and presenting information in those areas. You will also have the ability to identify, define and resolve complex problems through biopharmaceutical processes. This programme also meets the registration requirements of the Teaching Council of Ireland in respect of the curricular subject Biology.

Career opportunities

Career Pathways
The main employers are:

Biopharmaceutical Industry

Education sector

Environmental Industry

Government Agencies

Graduate Careers
Graduate careers typically include:

Biology Teacher

Biopharmaceutical Scientist

Quality Manager