Overview

Bioprocessing could be the right path for you. It involves applying biological sciences and bioprocess engineering principles to the manufacturing of pharmaceuticals, enzymes, food and other products, on a commercial scale.

On this Bioprocessing degree from Dublin City University , you’ll also learn about the challenges of large-scale manufacturing, and develop the bioprocess and biomolecular engineering knowledge and skills to solve those problems.

Career

Acquisition of knowledge and development of skills in data analytics, process analytical technologies, and process automation and control will ensure you are fully equipped to address the processing challenges that arise across bio- and non-bio sectors. There is a huge demand for graduates with these skills in career areas such as

Career Areas

Biopharma

Food and Beverage Industry

Industrial Enzymology

Microbial Biotechnology

Chemical Processing

Environmental Management

Sustainability Sectors

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

At the start of the BSc in Bioprocessing, you will be introduced to the basic sciences, mathematics and data analytics. As you progress, you will delve more deeply into the fundamentals of both biology and bioprocess engineering, putting in place the foundations to be able to integrate these disciplines.

In Year 3, you will begin to focus on real-world bioprocessing problems and have the opportunity to spend nine months in industry as part of our industrial training programme (INTRA).

In Year 4, you will continue to develop your ability to integrate biology and bioprocess engineering. You will complete an industry-focused research project and take part in a team-based product innovation challenge. You will also contribute to a research-focused journal club with your fellow students and your lecturers.

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-07-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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92

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63

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dublin, Ireland

Disciplines

Biotechnology View 14 other Bachelors in Biotechnology 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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120

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63

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Minimum of O3 or H6 in Mathematics and minimum of O3 or H5 in one of Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Physics with Chemistry, Agricultural Science or Computer Science
GCE A Level D or GCE AS Level C or GCSE 7/A Mathematics and GCE A Level D or GCE AS Level C or GCSE 7/A in one of Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Physics with Chemistry, Agricultural Science or Computer Science
International candidates are expected to have educational qualifications of a standard equivalent to those outlined above. In addition, where such candidates are non-native speakers of the English language they must satisfy the university of their competency in the English language.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

16900 EUR / year

≈ 16900 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

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EU/EEA Nationals

6679 EUR / year

≈ 6679 EUR / year

Additional Details

Student Contribution: €2,543 per annum

Living costs

Dublin

Ireland

1100 - 1800 EUR / month

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