Overview
Microbiology is the study of microscopic organisms, known as microorganisms or microbes, that are usually invisible to the naked eye, including bacteria, protozoa, fungi, viruses and prions. These microbes are critical to all aspects of life on the planet. Microbiology is diverse which is reflected in sub-disciplines such as medical, environmental, food and industrial microbiology.
An industrial placement during the third year of the Microbiology (Hons) programme at the Technological University of the Shannon provides an opportunity to gain valuable experience and establish direct links with industry.
Career Opportunities
The programme will provide a thorough preparation for careers in industry, in the food and environmental sectors or for postgraduate research study opportunities. The module in computational biology and bioinformatics will provide training in a key area of DNA and protein sequence analysis which is not a main focus of other science courses where you can specialise in microbiology. There are unique opportunities for placement and training e.g., Marine Institute, Teagasc and other companies.
Graduates from the BSc (Hons) in Microbiology will have career opportunities across several sectors, including: food, pharmaceutical, medical device, biotechnological, biorefinery, environmental, pollution control, bioremediation and industrial and wastewater treatment.
They can also find work in hospitals, public health laboratories, research institutes and pharmaceutical companies involved in the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of illnesses associated with microorganisms. Universities and colleges, in addition to medical, dental and veterinary schools, all require microbiologists as researchers and teachers.
For those interested in further study typical postgraduate subjects for microbiologists include medical microbiology, bioinformatics, biotechnology, environmental microbiology, genetics and molecular biology. In addition, options such as the Professional Masters of Education (PME) for future second level science teachers can also be taken.
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Courses include:
- Mathematics for Scientists,
- Biology for Bioveterinary and Microbial Science
- Physics for Chemical and Life Sciences
- Chemistry for Bioveterinary and Microbial Science
- Learning and Development for Higher Education
- Information Technology for Scientists
- Current Scientific Issues
- Scientific Computing
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Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
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Campus Location
- Athlone, Ireland
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
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General requirements
- Grade H5 in two higher- level subjects, Grade 05 in Mathematics at ordinary level, plus three subjects at Grade O6 at ordinary level. Subjects to include a language (English or Irish).
- Any major QQI award with three distinctions and a pass in C20139 or 5N1833 or C20174 or C2017 or Leaving Certificate Maths at O6/H7.
- Candidates applying as mature applicants may be required to attend an interview and may be requested to take an aptitude test to prove their suitability for a place on this programme.
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Applies to youEU/EEA Nationals819 EUR / year≈ 819 EUR / year
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