By studying a wide range of scientific and engineering subjects you will gain the necessary skills to succeed in the emerging technology-driven biotech industry. At the start of your course you will be introduced to the basic sciences, mathematics and computing. As you progress you will discover more comprehensive areas of biotechnology, ranging from genetics and process engineering to immunology and gene cloning. In third year, specialist areas are introduced, while in fourth year there is a strong emphasis on choice, with students selecting from a wide range of subjects. In addition, in Year Three, you will have the opportunity to work in industry as part of our paid Industrial Training (INTRA). Science courses at DCU provide an ideal opportunity to acquire hands-on experience, not only at the laboratory bench, but also in meeting the challenges associated with ongoing creative research projects. Here you will be able to explore your true potential through practical work - much of which counts towards your final mark. There is also a significant research project in your final year.

Because of the multidisciplinary nature of this degree, you will have the qualifications and flexibility to work in a wide range of biotechnology-related areas, both at home and abroad. It is a fast-growing area and careers will present themselves in brewing, food processing, pharmaceuticals, fine chemical manufacture and waste treatment, to name a few. Within these diverse industries you could find yourself in production, quality control, research and development or sales and marketing.