Course Summary
Course Category: Tertiary Education Programmes
Delivered over 3 years the BSc Industrial Laboratory Science (NFQ Level 7) is designed to enable Level 5 students wishing to develop a career in industrial laboratory sciences entry to the field. Supporting access into relevant areas such as Biopharmaceutical, Pharmaceutical, Chemical Manufacturing, Medical Devices, and Independent Testing Laboratories.
This programme is designed to meet the growing demand for a range of employees across the evolving bioindustry sector encompassing biopharma, pharma, medical devices, and other allied industries.
First year of this programme is undertaken within FET colleges and will include online modules delivered by ATU. On successful completion of Year 1, students will decide upon their specialism and continue their studies in their chosen pathways of study at an ATU campus in either Galway City (Biochemistry Pathway), Letterkenny, Donegal (Biopharmaceutical Science Pathway) or Sligo (Life Sciences Pathway).
Specialisms include:
- Industrial Laboratory Science (Biopharmaceutical Science) ATU Donegal
Apply to Letterkenny, Donegal - Industrial Laboratory Science (Biochemistry) ATU Galway
Apply to Galway - Industrial Laboratory Science (Life Sciences) ATU Sligo
Apply to Mayo, Westport Campus
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
Progression to CAO Courses
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Realist
Realists are usually interested in 'things' - such as buildings, mechanics, equipment, tools, electronics etc. Their primary focus is dealing with these - as in building, fixing, operating or designing them. Involvement in these areas leads to high manual skills, or a fine aptitude for practical design - as found in the various forms of engineering.
Realists like to find practical solutions to problems using tools, technology and skilled work. Realists usually prefer to be active in their work environment, often do most of their work alone, and enjoy taking decisive action with a minimum amount of discussion and paperwork.
