Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Herbal Science

Faculty of Engineering & Science
Award Class
Awards
BSc (Hons)
Programme Code CR_SHERB_8 Mode of Delivery Full Time No. of Semesters 8
NFQ Level 8 Embedded Award No Programme Credits 240
Next Review Date
Review Type Date
Programmatic Review 01/03/2022
Department BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES - CORK
 

Programme Outcomes

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

# PO Domains Programme Learning Outcome
PO1 Knowledge - Breadth A comprehensive knowledge of the theory, concepts and methods related to herbal science with particular relevance to the areas of production, manufacturing and clinical practice.
PO2 Knowledge - Kind The ability to acquire and evaluate current theory in the field of herbal science through research, critical thinking and problem solving
PO3 Skill - Range The ability to conduct specialised research in the field of herbal science and present a clear conclusion in written and oral forms.
PO4 Skill - Selectivity The ability to manage, evaluate complex biological problems and to exercise appropriate judgement in such situations.
PO5 Competence - Context The ability to use advanced research, analytical and problem solving skills in a professional and accountable manner in a wide range of contexts within the area of herbal science.
PO6 Competence - Role The ability to work ethically and professionally as an individual or as a member of a multidisciplinary team with the capacity for leadership and innovation.
PO7 Competence - Learning to Learn The ability to evaluate, articulate and defend learning needs at the professional and personal levels in the workplace.
PO8 Competence - Insight The ability to evaluate, articulate and defend the need for high ethical standards in professional practice.
 

Semester Schedules

Year 1 / Semester 1

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
CHEM6011 Biological Chemistry 1 Brigid Lucey 2 5
BOTA6001 Botany 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
PHOL6005 Anatomy/Physiology of the Cell Brigid Lucey 1 5
CHEM6009 Biological Chemistry 2 Brigid Lucey 2 5
BIOL6011 Greenhouse Technology Claire OSullivan Rochford 3 5
PHYS6044 Heat and Light Brigid Lucey 1 5
BIOM6001 Microbes, Enzymes & Energy Brigid Lucey 3 5
Elective 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
BIOT6010 BioComputing Brigid Lucey 1 5
STAT6013 Biostatistics and Probability Brigid Lucey 1 5
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
BIOT6002 Immunoanalysis Brigid Lucey 3 5
BIOL7016 Natural Products Brigid Lucey 3 5
AGRI7004 Plant Propagation Claire OSullivan Rochford 3 5
BIOL7021 Principles of Nutrition Brigid Lucey 3 5
BIOL6024 Structural Biochemistry Brigid Lucey 3 5
Elective 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
CHEM6010 Biological Chemistry 3 Donagh OMahony 1 5
FREE6001 Free Choice Module PAUL GALLAGHER 3 5
BIOM6006 Microbial Diversity Brigid Lucey 4 5

Year 2 / Semester 2

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
BIOT7002 Bioanalytical Techniques Brigid Lucey 3 5
BIOT6005 Introduction to Quality System Brigid Lucey 4 5
BIOL6017 Metabolic Biochemistry Brigid Lucey 3 5
BIOL7018 Nutritional Analysis Brigid Lucey 5 5
AGRI7005 Organic & Biodynamic Horticult Claire OSullivan Rochford 3 5
Elective 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
BIOM6007 Bacteriology Brigid Lucey 4 5
FREE6001 Free Choice Module PAUL GALLAGHER 3 5
 

Year 3 / Semester 1

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
BIOL7001 Applied Enzymology Brigid Lucey 3 5
CHEM7002 Food and Healthcare Chemistry Brigid Lucey 3 5
BIOL8004 Nutrition & Population Health Brigid Lucey 2 5
CHEM8005 Pharmacology Brigid Lucey 5 5
BIOT7008 Plant Biotechnology Brigid Lucey 3 5
Elective 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
BIOM7003 Food & Healthcare Microbiology Brigid Lucey 6 5
FREE6001 Free Choice Module PAUL GALLAGHER 3 5

Year 3 / Semester 2

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
CHEA7002 Chemistry of essential oils Brigid Lucey 2 5
PLAC8001 Herbal Science Placement Brigid Lucey 2 10
CHEO8002 Pharmacognosy & Phytochemistry Brigid Lucey 3 5
BOTA8001 Principles of Ethnobotany Brigid Lucey 4 5
Elective 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
CHEM7003 Food Toxicology Brigid Lucey 6 5
FREE6001 Free Choice Module PAUL GALLAGHER 3 5
 

Year 4 / Semester 1

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
FOOD8004 Advanced Food Processing Brigid Lucey 1 5
BIOM8001 Applied Separation Technology Donagh OMahony 3 5
BIOT8011 Biosciences Literature Review Brigid Lucey 2 5
BIOL8003 Evidence based practice Brigid Lucey 2 5
BIOL8005 Product & Process Development Brigid Lucey 1 5
Elective 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
FREE6001 Free Choice Module PAUL GALLAGHER 3 5

Year 4 / Semester 2

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
MGMT8008 Food Innovation Brigid Lucey 5 5
BIOT8016 Functional Foods & Health Brigid Lucey 5 5
CHEO8001 Herbal pharmacy Brigid Lucey 2 5
INTR8015 Project - Implementation Phase Donagh OMahony 1 10
BIOT8014 Protein Informatics Brigid Lucey 1 5