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Our Undergraduate Programmes
BSc in Biotechnology*
BSc in Genetics and Cell Biology*
BSc in Analytical Science (Biology Option)
BSc Environmental Science and Health
*Numbers permitting
School of Biotechnology
Our strength: Multi-disciplinarityAcademics, Research Staff & Graduate Students
Molecular/Cell Biologists, Geneticists (5) Biochemical/Bioprocessing Engineers (4) Immunologists (3) Bioinformatics (2) Microbiologists (2) Biochemists (2)
Postdoctoral researchers and MSc/PhD students (>60) BioAT and BioTranslate PhD Training Programmes
School of Biotechnology
Our Scientific Research Expertise Includes....
Genomics and Bioinformatics Applied Immunology and Immunomodulation Vascular Biology and Health Biopharmacology and Bioprocess Engineering Applied Microbiology/Applied Biochemistry
Biomedical Diagnostics Institute National Centre for Sensor Research National Institute for Cellular Biotechnology International Centre for Neurotherapeutics
School of Biotechnology
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What will you do here?BSc in BiotechnologyBSc in Genetics and Cell Biology Lectures Laboratory classes Tutorials/group work Problem solving Subject reviews and oral
presentations INTRA work experience Research projects
Biotechnology is the application of scientific and engineering principles to the processing of materials by
biological agents to provide goods and services
BSc in BiotechnologyBSc in Genetics and Cell Biology
Some Examples of Biotechnology Products:
Human Insulin – Diabetes Enbrel – Autoimmune Disease Factor VIII – Blood Clotting EPO – Kidney Failure/Anaemia Herceptin – Breast Cancer Tysabri – Multiple Sclerosis Penecillin Amidase – Semisynthetic Antibiotic Gardasil – Vaccine Against Cervical Cancer
BSc in BiotechnologyBSc in Genetics and Cell Biology
Biotechnology Companies in Ireland
Pfizer Eli Lily Merck MSD Genzyme GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) Alkermes (Elan) Biotrin Trinity Biotech Megazyme
BSc in BiotechnologyBSc in Genetics and Cell Biology
Pfizer BioPharma Campus, Grange Castle, Co. Dublin
Year 1 – All programmes
Biology Chemistry Physics Maths Problem Solving
Note: not every students will have done these at Leaving cert level
BSc in BiotechnologyBSc in Genetics and Cell Biology
Year 2 Biochemistry, Microbiology, Genetics, Bioprocess
engineering, Chemistry, Mathematics
Year 3 Advanced Biology and Bioprocess Engineering, Analytical
Microbiology and Genetics, Cell Culture, Bioreactors, Separation Processes, Commercial Biotechnology, INTRA
BSc in BiotechnologyCourse details
Year 4 Integration of Biology and Engineering, Industrial
Bioprocessing, Protein Biotechnology, Bioreaction Engineering, Research project, Optional Modules
INTRA: A Distinctive Attribute of DCU Degrees
INTRA -internships or co-operative education at DCU
it stands for INtegrated TRAining.
INTRA has been at the heart of the DCU experience for over 25 years
Most students undertake INTRA as part of their course
There are paid and unpaid placements
INTRA enables students to apply their academic learning in a workplace setting
Of great benefit to both employer and student
Broader and deeper coverage of modern biological sciences eg. Genetics, Bioinformatics, Cell & Molecular Biology
No bioprocess engineering
First Graduates in 2008 Career Paths: Basic & applied research, biopharma
industry, teaching Pharmaceutical sector, medical therapeutics,
diagnostic & healthcare devices, management & operational roles in the production of healthcare products.
BSc in Genetics and Cell Biology
Year 2 Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Genetics,
Biological and Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Year 3 Genetics, Bioinformatics, Cell Biology, Immunology, Ethics
& Society, INTRA
BSc in Genetics and Cell BiologyCourse details
Year 4 Proteomics, Genomics, Human Genetics, Molecular/Cell
Biology Techniques, Immunology, Research project
• Biotechnology470 (470, 465)
• Genetics and Cell Biology 490 (495, 480)
• Common Entry into Science 460 (450, 435)
• Analytical Science 440 (460, 465)
• Env. Sci. and Health 420 (435, 405)
CAO Points 2014 (2013, 2012)
Biotechnology:• Minimum entry requirements: OB3 or HD3 in Mathematics
PLUS Grade OC3 or HD3 in one of Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Physics with Chemistry, Agricultural Science
Genetics and Cell Biology• Minimum entry requirements: OC3 or HD3 in Mathematics
PLUS Grade OC3 or HD3 in one of Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Physics with Chemistry, Agricultural Science
OR• OB1 or HC1 in Mathematics
Minimum Entry Requirements
Where will you go from here?An award from the School of Biotechnology equips you with a skillset appropriate to a successful and rewarding career in the field of science – in both management and operational roles.
Biopharma/Pharmaceutical industry –Bioprocess Engineer Biopharma/Pharmaceutical industry –Cell/Molecular
Biologist Biomedical/Healthcare and Veterinary Diagnostics industries Biomedical Devices industry Food Technologist Brewing/distilling industry Waste treatment Research Scientist –industry/academia Teaching
BiotechnologyCareers and Employers
Donal O’Shea – MD – Slidepath (Leica Biosystems)
Rhona O’Leary – VP – Gentech (California)
Conor Lynch - Professor of Cell Biology - Vanderbilt University
Gerard Brophy - Senior VP, Life Sciences, GE, USA
Marianne O’Sullivan – Validation Manager – DPS Engineering
Pamela O’Brien - Protein Production Scientist - Eli Lilly, Cork
Enda Moran - Fermentation Process Manager - Pfizer
Tony McCarthy - Consultant Process Engineer
Gearóid Cahill - Strategic Manager – Diageo
Sinéad Loughran – Lecturer – Dundalk Institute of Technology
Genetics and Cell BiologyCareers and Employers
First Graduates 2008
Claire Morgan - Research Associate, Genomics
Evolution and Medicine- Imperial College, London
Helena Culleton - Molecular Biologist -Megazyme Intl. Ltd, Bray
Mary Canavan - Clinical Scientist at Sims IV - Dublin
Gerard Brien - Researcher at Cancer Epigenetics Lab., TCD
Owen Donohoe - Res. Fellow at Marine Institute Galway.
Vincent O'Reilly - Research Scientist at TCD, Dublin.
Common Entry into Science - Dr. Rosaleen Devery
Tel: 01 700 5406 email: [email protected]
B.Sc. in Biotechnology - Dr. Philip Cummins
Tel: 01 700 5584 email: [email protected]
B.Sc. in Genetics and Cell Biology - Dr. Anne Parle-McDermott
Tel: 01 700 8499 email: [email protected]
www.dcu.ie/biotechnology
How to Contact Us
Life at DCU
We know going to University isn’t all about lectures and books. It’s also about getting out there, getting involved and having some of the best experiences of your life
Life at DCU
Student Advice Centre Uaneen Module Students Union / Office of Student Life – www.dcusu.ie Elite Athlete Entry Scheme Clubs and Societies Learning Support Service Disability Service Student Accommodation Class Representation
Getting HereGetting here, either by public transport or under your own steam, is easy; we’re close to the M50 and M1 motorways and serviced by bus routes from all parts of the city.
Getting Here
44 & 104 now stop on campus, with numerous other busses from Ballymun Road and Collins Avenue
Private busses from Dundalk, Drogheda, Bettystown, Skerries, Lusk, Laytown and Rush
Bus Eireann 101 and 109A Go Car on campus M50 links Walking and Cycling routes Drumcondra Train Station
Questions and Answers
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