DK883 · Level 8 · 4 years

Biopharmaceutical Science

Dundalk Institute of Technology · Rest Of Leinster

2026 Round 1 points

247

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About this course

A BSc in Biopharmaceutical Science, which looks at how medicines made from biological materials are developed, tested and manufactured. Ireland has many biopharma companies, and the course trains you for that industry.

How long
4 years
What you study
First year covers core biology, chemistry, maths, physics and lab skills. Later years add microbiology, biochemistry, immunology, quality management, regulatory affairs and manufacturing processes. There is hands-on lab work at every level, plus training in a simulated manufacturing plant.
Placement and abroad
In Year 3 you choose between a work placement, a semester abroad or a campus-based skills option.
Where it can lead
Careers include quality management, industrial research, analytical chemistry and medical laboratory science, and graduates can progress to postgraduate degrees.
Who it suits
Suits students who enjoy lab-based science and are interested in how medicines are made.

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About Biological and related sciences

Exploring biotechnology, genetics, and life sciences

Explore the science of living organisms and life processes. These degrees examine the structure, function, growth, evolution, and interaction of living organisms, including humans, animals, plants, and microorganisms. E.g. Biotechnology, Genetics, Biochemistry.

Points history

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Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026247Published after the final round
2025 270261354
2024 253270366
2023 238238357

Round 1 is the points needed for a first-round offer. Final is the lowest points offered a place after all rounds. Middle student is the points of the student in the middle of everyone who got a place. * means not everyone on those points got a place (random selection). Source: CAO points lists.

Subject requirements

  • Mathematics: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • English or Irish: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6

These are the course's own subject requirements. You also need to meet the college's general minimum entry requirements.

See the course on the Dundalk Institute of Technology website ↗

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