BSc in Biomedical Science
This course will provide graduates with contemporary skills in biomedical science which will make them highly employable within the biotechnology, biopharmaceutical and medical device industries in Ireland and abroad.
The key features of this course are that it combines skills in biomedical science with an in-depth knowledge of legislation and regulation and quality control systems for the respective industries.

Graduates are well placed to enter a variety of different positions in industry and their overall employability is enhanced. Graduates can expect exciting and diverse careers within multi-national and indigenous Irish companies in sectors which are predicted to undergo rapid expansion over the next 10 years. Graduates will be working at the forefront of biomedical science technologies.
| Department | Code | Award |
|---|---|---|
| Life Sciences | SG436 | Ordinary Bachelor Degree Abinitio |
270*
7
3
*New Common Points Scale
The new Leaving Certificate Common Points Scale from 2017 is not directly comparable with the scale that was in existence from 1992 to 2016.
Download the Grading Scale from www.transition.ie.
Applicants should list their CAO course choices in genuine order of preference and they will be offered the course highest up on their list that they are deemed eligible for, if any.
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements for CAO 2017 courses at ITSligo are available for download below:
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A science subject at Leaving Certificate is not a requirement for this course.
What subjects will I study?
Semester 1
| Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| BIOLOGY 1 | 05 |
| LEARNING THROUGH SCIENTIFIC ENQUIRY | 05 |
| CHEMISTRY 1 | 05 |
| MATHEMATICS FOR SCIENCE 1 | 05 |
| PHYSICS 1 | 05 |
| INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 1 | 05 |
Semester 2
| Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| PHYSICS 2 | 05 |
| INTRODUCTION TO MEDICAL BIOTECHNOLOGY | 05 |
| MATHEMATICS FOR SCIENCE 2 | 05 |
| INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 2 | 05 |
| CHEMISTRY 2 | 05 |
| BIOLOGY 2 | 05 |
Semester 3
| Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| BIOETHICS | 05 |
| ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUES | 05 |
| BIOCHEMISTRY 1 | 10 |
| MICROBIOLOGY | 05 |
| BIOMATERIALS AND MEDICAL DEVICES | 05 |
Semester 4
| Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| MEDICAL PHARMACOLOGY | 05 |
| MATHEMATICS FOR SCIENCE 3 | 05 |
| MOLECULAR BIOLOGY | 10 |
| MEDICAL IMMUNOLOGY | 05 |
| PROCESS MICROBIOLOGY | 05 |
Semester 5
| Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| ANIMAL CELL CULTURE | 10 |
| TISSUE ENGINEERING AND REGENERATIVE MEDICINE | 05 |
| PROTEIN BIOTECHNOLOGY | 05 |
| MEDICAL DEVICE MANUFACTURING | 05 |
| STATISTICS AND COMPUTING | 05 |
Semester 6
Who do I contact?
Contact Number: 071-9318510
Email: admissions@itsligo.ie

