US862 · Level 8 · 4 years

Microbiology

Technological University of the Shannon - Athlone · Rest Of Leinster

2026 Round 1 points

367

Up 58 points since 2023 (309).

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About this course

A BSc in Athlone about microbes such as bacteria, fungi, parasites and viruses and how they affect industry, food and the environment. Much of it is practical lab work in small groups.

How long
4 years
What you study
Early on you study maths, biology, chemistry and physics, then microbial biochemistry, genetics, virology and immunology. Later modules cover food, industrial and environmental microbiology. Projects include brewing and tracking pollution, and in final year you choose a lab-based research project.
Placement and abroad
There is a six-month placement in Year 3 in Ireland with hospitals, pharma, food, biotech or testing labs, with Erasmus+ options abroad.
Where it can lead
Careers are in industry, food, healthcare and environmental settings.
Who it suits
Suits students who enjoy hands-on lab work and are curious about how microbes shape health, food and the environment.

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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
2026367Published after the final round
2025 320320368
2024 308308430
2023 309309359

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

  • Bulgarian: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6 or Foundation F3
  • Croatian: Higher H7 or Ordinary O5

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 Technological University of the Shannon - Athlone website ↗

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