The higher apprenticeship is delivered as a blended course. Most material will be in the form of directed self-learning via the university e-learning platform, Moodle, and face-to-face teaching held over the summer.

The Bachelor's Degree in Biosciences and Biotechnology is an interclass degree: it consists of a common first year, where the student is provided with a solid base in mathematics, physics, chemistry, and cell biology, followed by a second and third year when the student follows either the program leading to the Biology or Biotechnology degree.

The field of knowledge that an engineer is required to possess has been constantly increasing. Furthermore, the opportunities for designing equipment and machinery are expanding. Alongside engineering knowledge, it is necessary to estimate global challenges and find solutions that are compatible with green thinking and sustainable development.

The Bioscience degree merges studies of cell biology, molecular biology, and immunology with a focus on molecular medicine. Ireland is one of the leading international locations for the Life Science industry, which spans biopharmaceuticals, diagnostics, medical devices and biotechnology and the degree is designed to align with these areas. The course includes specialist guest lectures by members of the external BioPharma community giving the students a state-of-the-art insight into this exciting field.

The Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences provides a solid preparation for scientific and methodological topics in the different fields of modern biology. These abilities will be acquired through lectures, tutorials, workshops, stages and field trips. Animal, plant, and microbial organisms will be investigated from a molecular, functional, morphological, and evolutionary point of view, with a focus on their relationships within the ecosystem. Graduates in Biological Sciences will have access to all the Master's degrees of the LM-6-Biology class and carry out work activities in public and private biomedical, biotechnological, environmental, and quality control companies.

Bioscience and Technology combines biology and data science which allow us to understand and initiate new concepts and technological innovation in agriculture, agroindustry, biomedical, fishery, and life science. Produce graduates who can apply knowledge in bioscience and technology to develop and use sustainably, holistically, and systematically by applying a variety of sciences.

Our research-led BSc Biological Sciences degree provides the greatest possible choice and flexibility, allowing you to choose modules across virtually the whole range of subjects on offer at the School. We offer a wide choice of subjects across the biological sciences including animal and plant biology; microbiology; genetics; systems biology; ecology; disease; behaviour; neuroscience; zoology; developmental and stem cell biology; and evolution. As part of our Ecology and Conservation module, we also run a range of impressive field courses both within the UK and overseas, including River Ecology in Wales, Tropical Marine Ecology in Tobago, and Rainforest Biodiversity in Malaysia.

How does the body respond to challenges such as infection? What is the future of stem cell therapies? How does our lifestyle and genes affect our risk of disease?

Genetics is at the forefront of modern biology, driving progress in medicine and synthetic biology. Thanks to recent developments in genetic analysis and manipulation, we are now able to explore the interaction between genes and the environment at an unprecedented level: from developmental processes to the epigenetic effects of the environment in our genome.

How can we use gene-editing technology to understand and treat human disease or improve crop yield? What is big data and how can we use it to advance our understanding of biological systems? How are we using synthetic biology to engineer bacteria to clean up oil pollution? How does bioimaging allow us to see inside the molecular machinery of a cell?

Students in this program benefit from a broad curricular focus, practicum opportunities, qualified and dedicated faculty, positive student experiences, multiple career trajectories for graduates. In addition, a strong and stable institutional support gives the students a strong foundational preparation for employment as well as graduate work. The ultimate goal of the program is to provide broad-based academic preparation for students interested in a range of career opportunities in the human services and academics.

Biomedicine is a branch of medical science that deals with the development of diagnostic modalities and treatments for current and emerging threats to human health. This program imparts the knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, biochemistry, cell biology, and genetics which are important for modern medicine and public health. Graduates will develop fundamental skills in critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication which are invaluable in understanding global health trends and biomedical research advances.

The Biology Department offers a baccalaureate in Bioscience designed to produce versatile graduates prepared for a wide range of positions in the rapidly developing bioscience field or for entry into graduate or professional programs in the life and health sciences.

We aim to foster people with a broad knowledge of the primary industry, food, and bioscience, with knowledge and skills applicable to commercialization and industrialization of biological resources, who can contribute to the creation of new industries utilizing biological resources from an international perspective.