1. Update on Biological Sciences Programmes
Dr Brendan O’Connell
Head of Department

2. Programmatic Review
Process of change
Stakeholder consultation
Graduate profile

3. Undergraduate Programmes
 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)

4. Generic Programme Changes
First year Chemistry and Physics
First year Essential Mathematical Skills
Discipline Specific Module
Work Placement
Research Project

5. 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

6. Applied Biosciences
(2 Years)
BSc Food Science & BSc Applied
Healthcare Biosciences & Biotechnology
(1 Year) (1 Year)

7. Course Progression
Applied Biosciences
Applied Biosciences
BSc in Applied
BSc in Applied
BSc in Food Science
BSc in Food Science Biosciences and
Biosciences and
and Healthcare
and Healthcare Biotechnology
Biotechnology
BSc (Hons) in
BSc (Hons) in BSc (Hons) in
BSc (Hons) in
Nutrition and
Nutrition and Pharmaceutical
Pharmaceutical
Health Science
Health Science Biotechnology
Biotechnology

8. 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

9. BSc (Hons) Pharmaceutical Biotechnology CR325
Pharmaceutical industry in Ireland
Pharmaceutical exports exceed €24 billion per year
Investment in Biotechnology based operations

10. Employment Destinations
of Students

11. 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

12. BSc (Hons) Nutrition and Health Science CR333
Harvest Report
Future Skills Requirement of the Food and Beverage Sector Report
Effect of Metabolic Syndrome

13. Quality Control Education
Research & Development Nutritionist
Further studies - Dietitian
Career opportunities
New Product and Process Postgraduate studies
Development
Environmental Analysts Food Quality

14. BSc (Hons) Biomedical Sciences CR320
Description
Biomedical Science is the science related to the cause, diagnosis
and treatment of disease.
Number of Years
4 years
CAO Points
Minimum - 520 Mean - 540

15. BSc (Hons) Biomedical Sciences CR320
• Joint CIT/UCC Programme
• Portal Award
• AMLS
• Clinical Scientist

16. BSc in Biomedical Science
BSc in Biomedical Science
Graduate
Graduate
Clinical
Clinical Research
Research Entry
Entry Industry
Industry
Laboratories
Laboratories
Medicine
Medicine
70
70 20
20 10
10 55
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17. 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

18. BSc (Hons) Herbal Science CR330
BSc (Honours) Herbal Science
BSc (Honours) Herbal Science
Science of Natural
Science of Natural Laboratory
Laboratory
Plant Husbandary
Plant Husbandary Products
Products Techniques
Techniques

19. BSc (Hons) Herbal Science CR330
• Healthcare / Cosmetic Industry
• Food Industry / Nutraceutical Industry
• Biopharmaceutical Industry
• Quality Control / Analysis
• Medicinal Plant Production
• Further Study
Clinical Herbal Medicine

20. Transferable Skills Acquired as a Student in Dept Biological Sciences
 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

21. To view departmental
video 4 minute
Duration.

22. To view departmental
brochure.
To arrange a
a visit.

25. Questions?