Botany - Biological and Biomedical Sciences Trinity College Dublin

Overview

The B.A. Botany - Biological and Biomedical Sciences (Hons) at Trinity College Dublin offers a comprehensive exploration of plant life, ecology, and the natural environment. This programme investigates how life arose, the functional properties of living organisms, and the complex interactions between species and their surroundings. Students benefit from a curriculum that balances theoretical knowledge with practical laboratory and field-based experiences.

Why Botany - Biological and Biomedical Sciences at Trinity College Dublin?

This course is unique in Ireland and rare within the European higher education landscape due to its specific integration of small-group teaching and field-based ecology. Trinity College Dublin provides world-class facilities, including on-campus greenhouses, the Trinity Botanic Garden, and an internationally recognised Herbarium. All academic staff are active researchers with significant expertise in both Irish and tropical ecosystems, ensuring students receive training at the forefront of the discipline. Participants also have the opportunity to join international field courses in locations such as the Canary Islands and Kenya.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: EUR 29570 per year
• European fee: EUR 4832 per year

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Syllabus

The curriculum focuses on the evolution and conservation of plant life in the context of global environmental shifts. Modules may include:

• Plant Biodiversity and Conservation
• Ecology
• Plant Physiology and Global Climate Change
• Mycology
• Long-Term Environmental Change
• Plant Molecular Biology
• Pollination Biology
• Soil Science

Careers with Botany - Biological and Biomedical Sciences

Graduates are well-prepared for immediate entry into professional roles within nature conservation, environmental consultancy, and agricultural research. Many alumni secure positions at prestigious organisations such as Teagasc, the Office of Public Works (OPW), and various international botanic gardens in Kew, Edinburgh, and Missouri. The degree also provides a strong foundation for secondary-level teaching or pursuing higher research degrees. The analytical and technical skills developed during the final years are highly valued across broader business and industrial sectors.