Overview

Ireland is a centre of excellence for numerous pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies. Wyeth, for example, has opened the biggest biotechnology campus in the world and many more companies are opening biotech facilities in Ireland.

Students of this Applied Biology and Biopharmaceutical Science (Honours) programme from the Atlantic Technological University will gain a professional qualification that will enhance their prospects for career advancement to managerial positions.

Graduates also find employment in research or successfully undertake postgraduate research programmes leading to higher degrees. For the last few years, many students in the final fourth year class had jobs before their final exams.

Job Opportunities

Graduates have excellent career opportunities in the pharmaceutical, biomedical and healthcare sectors, in such areas as developments of new medicines, biomedicines, quality assurance, regulatory affairs, quality control, validation studies, management, research and development, the food industry, biotechnology sector, forensic science, consultancy, marketing, scientific publishing and education.

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Programme Structure

Courses included:

Physics

Chemistry

Biology

Mathematics

Analytical Techniques

Molecular Biology

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International

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Non-EU Visa requiring applicants: 1st May

Non-EU Non-Visa requiring applicants: 31st July

Language

English

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70

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51

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IELTS

5.5

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Galway, Ireland

Disciplines

Biology Pharmacy Molecular Sciences View 37 other Bachelors in Pharmacy in Ireland

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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95

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70

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51

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IELTS

5.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Leaving Certificate Entry Requirement

6 subjects at 06/H7 which must include:
2 subjects at H5
English or Irish at 06/H7
Maths at 06/H7 or Foundation Maths at F2

QQI/FET Major Award Required:Any

Additional QQMFET/ Requirements:Three Distinctions

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

12000 EUR / year

≈ 12000 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

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EU/EEA Nationals

3000 EUR / year

≈ 3000 EUR / year

Living costs

Galway

Ireland

800 - 1100 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

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Language

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Credits

Delivered

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Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Living costs

Galway

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