Bachelor of Science in Applied Biosciences and Biotechnology

Faculty of Engineering & Science
Award Class
Awards
BSc
Programme Code CR_SBIBI_7 Mode of Delivery Full Time No. of Semesters 6
NFQ Level 7 Embedded Award No Programme Credits 180
Next Review Date
Review Type Date
Programmatic Review 01/03/2022
Department BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES - CORK
Field of Study 4213 - Microbiology
 

Programme Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this programme the graduate will be able to demonstrate... :

# PO Domains Programme Learning Outcome
PO1 Knowledge - Breadth A specialised knowledge of biosciences with particular relevance to the area of biotechnology.
PO2 Knowledge - Kind Familiarity with and ability to critique current theory in the field of biotechnology and biosciences; and the ability to integrate theory with practical skills.
PO3 Skill - Range The ability to gather information from a variety of sources, analyse and evaluate evidence and present a clear conclusion in written and oral forms.
PO4 Skill - Selectivity The ability to plan, design and participate in the research process.
PO5 Competence - Context The abilty to use practical and professional skills appropriate to the area of biosciences.
PO6 Competence - Role The ability to work autonomously and as a member of a team and to supervise staff in a well-defined work setting.
PO7 Competence - Learning to Learn The ability to identify and address learning needs at the professional and personal levels in the workplace.
PO8 Competence - Insight The ability to analyse the context in which biosciences and in particular Biotechnology operates, and the need for high ethical standards its practice, in particular towards people and the environment.
 

Semester Schedules

Year 1 / Semester 1

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
CHEM6011 Biological Chemistry 1 Brigid Lucey 2 5
BIOL6007 Biomolecules and Cells Brigid Lucey 3 5
CMOD6001 Creativity Innovation&Teamwork MARESE BERMINGHAM 3 5
PHOL6006 Human Anatomy and Physiology Brigid Lucey 2 5
BIOL6003 Laboratory Operations Brigid Lucey 4 5
MATH6056 Maths for Biological Sciences Brigid Lucey 1 5

Year 1 / Semester 2

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
CHEM6009 Biological Chemistry 2 Brigid Lucey 2 5
STAT6013 Biostatistics and Probability Brigid Lucey 1 5
PHYS6044 Heat and Light Brigid Lucey 1 5
BIOT6001 Introduction to Biotechnology Brigid Lucey 3 5
BIOM6001 Microbes, Enzymes & Energy Brigid Lucey 3 5
Elective 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
FREE6001 Free Choice Module PAUL GALLAGHER 3 5
FOOD6001 Science of Food and Health Brigid Lucey 3 5
 

Year 2 / Semester 1

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
BIOL6025 Human Nutrition Brigid Lucey 4 5
BIOT6002 Immunoanalysis Brigid Lucey 3 5
BIOL6026 Introduction to Pharmacology Brigid Lucey 1 5
BIOM6006 Microbial Diversity Brigid Lucey 4 5
BIOL6024 Structural Biochemistry Brigid Lucey 3 5
Elective 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
AGRI6020 Animal and Crop Science Claire OSullivan Rochford 2 5
BIOT6011 Computational Biology Brigid Lucey 1 5
FOOD6006 Culinary Nutrition Brigid Lucey 4 5

Year 2 / Semester 2

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
BIOM6007 Bacteriology Brigid Lucey 4 5
BIOT7002 Bioanalytical Techniques Brigid Lucey 3 5
BIOT6005 Introduction to Quality System Brigid Lucey 4 5
BIOL6023 Introductory Cell Biology Brigid Lucey 4 5
BIOL6017 Metabolic Biochemistry Brigid Lucey 3 5
Elective 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
BIOL7018 Nutritional Analysis Brigid Lucey 5 5
BIOT7013 Upstream Bioprocessing Brigid Lucey 2 5
 

Year 3 / Semester 1

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
BIOM7001 Analytical Microbiology Brigid Lucey 4 5
BIOL7001 Applied Enzymology Brigid Lucey 3 5
BIOT7003 Industrial Biotechnology Brigid Lucey 4 5
GENE7002 Molecular Biology Brigid Lucey 3 5
BIOT7011 Pharma Analytics Brigid Lucey 1 5
MANU7007 Validation Science Michael J. O Mahony 7 5

Year 3 / Semester 2

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
BIOT7001 Applied Biotechnology Brigid Lucey 3 5
BIOT7004 BioPharma Quality Management Brigid Lucey 5 5
PLAC7001 Biosciences Placement Brigid Lucey 4 15
ENVI7001 Environmental Sc & Ind Hygiene Brigid Lucey 4 5