About the course

Biotechnology explores biological systems (cells and organisms) to discover new ways to benefit humankind and the environment. Biotechnologists use their knowledge of biology to create products and processes within areas such as food, agriculture, the environment and medicine. The concept of biotechnology has been around for a long time, bread, alcohol and cheese making, for example, all involve microbial fermentation to make desirable products. However, in the last 20 years, with the emergence of genetic engineering, genome mapping and a much better understanding of how DNA, RNA and proteins function together, biotechnology has revealed new and better approaches to solving many of the problems that face humanity. Biotechnologists have already discovered new ways to diagnose, treat and prevent disease, repair and replace damaged organs, create biofuels and bioplastics, grow crops with better yields, drought and pest resistance, and remove toxic environmental contaminants. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 1 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
September, 2024	Athlone

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest

Level 6 – Higher Certificate in Applied Science. (US662) or an equivalent Level 6 qualification achieved from another third level institution. Students commence their studies at Year 3 of AL730.

　　Undergraduate programmes: Minimum IELTS 5.5 with no Band less than 5.0.

　　Letter of recommendation from appropriate Head of Department of own institution

　　Any other relevant information regarding qualifications or previous work experience.

　　

English language requirements

　　5.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

　　Book IELTS

　　About IELTS

　　Practice and prepare

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomes

　　

Reviews and rankings

What our students think

We’ve haven’t received any reviews for this institution yet.