Biotechnology
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It explores all aspects of modern molecular biology including recombinant DNA technology, antibody production and uses, and animal cell culture. It covers disciplines including genetics, molecular biology, immunology, molecular microbiology, biochemistry, and cell biology.
- Working to produce new drugs at the cutting edge of medical research (for example, antibodies used to treat cancers, or vaccines to prevent cervical cancer or hepatitis B), to develop new diagnostic systems for human or animal health and to improve food production.
- Study a range of disciplines including genetics, molecular biology, immunology, molecular microbiology, biochemistry, and cell biology.
- There is a transfer pathway from first year MH201 Science to second year MH202 Biotechnology for students who have taken Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and another subject. Students must attain 60% at the end of first year. Places are limited and are based on first year results.
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All students are liable for the Student Contribution fee: €3,000 (for non-EU students is already included in the price). Exchequer Free Fees Scheme for EU student is available.
Application deadline for EU students is February 1 (Regular) and May 1 (Late).
Admissions Requirements
High School GPA 3.0/4.0 (3.5/4.0 for certain degrees) plus a minimum 1000 composite SAT (reading, writing and math) score (1200 / 1600 for certain degrees) or a minimum ACT composite: 22 / 36 (26 /36 for certain degrees) (writing section not required). Test scores are not required when applying, they can be submitted at a later date.
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