CAO (Higher Education - HET)

Degree - Honours Bachelor

Biological Sciences - Common Entry

MTU Cork Campus
MTU Cork Campus
Course Code
MT875
Zone
Level
NFQ Type
Major
Duration
4 Years
Attendance
Full Time
CAO Points 2025 Round 1
456  
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Course Summary

The common biological sciences honours entry scheme is a two-year programme designed for students interested in biological sciences as a career, but who may be unsure of which discipline to follow.

The scheme gives students the opportunity to see the three disciplines, first-hand, through the various modules on offer, interaction with lecturers, and industrial site visits. This allows the student to make an informed decision on their discipline of study.

College Link

College Link > MT875 - Biological Sciences - Common Entry

Colleges often have information about the course on their own website, along with other useful information relating to the college. (Note: Not always available)


Career Sectors

This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.

Language Options

* Time abroad utilising this language

Disclaimer: Details subject to change - always check with the college.
Note: It may also be possible to do an Erasmus+ Programme allowing you to study abroad for a period of at least 2 months to 12 months. This study can be through English or through your language of choice � please check with your course coordinator to see if this is possible for this course.

Entry Requirements

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PLC Progression Links

This course does not appear to accept applicants with Further Education and Training (FET) awards. Please check with the college directly - sometimes this data is not published openly, or special arrangements may be available.

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The Student

Career Interests

This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.

Investigative

The Investigative person will usually find a particular area of science to be of interest. They are inclined toward intellectual and analytical activities and enjoy observation and theory. They may prefer thought to action, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems with sophiscticated technology. These types prefer mentally stimulating environments and often pay close attention to developments in their chosen field.

Career Progression

Possible Areas of Employment depends on specialization.

Agri-Biosciences: research scientist; laboratory technician; animal feed production; diagnostic testing; quality control analyst; animal and crop breeding; research and development.

Nutrition and Health Science: research scientist in food and related healthcare industries; new product development, production and marketing in food and related healthcare industries; food safety and food regulation in food industry and governmental agencies; nutrition communication in food information organisations; quality assurance.

Pharmaceutical Biotechnology: quality control analyst; microbiologist; bio-assay specialist; technical/process specialist; research and development.

Further Research

College Link > MT875 - Biological Sciences - Common Entry

Colleges often have information about the course on their own website, along with other useful information relating to the college. (Note: Not always available)

DISCLAIMER: These links are to official sources of information for this course - we accept no responsibility for the information on them.

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