Welcome to the
Faculty of Science

Welcome to the Faculty of Science at ATU Sligo. Are you interested in understanding more about the world around us and have an impact on improving mankind? If so, science could be for you. Science programmes are practical based involving a wide range of laboratory experiments and field work using specialist equipment backed up with science theory, research and innovation. 

SKILLED EMPLOYEES

91% of our graduates are employed or in further study four months after graduation.

WORK PLACEMENT

We offer students a chance to secure work placement, with the majority of Level 8 students leaving with a placement.

SUBJECT EXPERTS

Many of our lecturers are educated to doctorate level and have years of experience within industry.

Within this Faculty, we have three departments

Course name NFQ Graduate
Postgraduate Certificate in Advanced Medicinal Products (ATMP) Vector Manufacturing (Online)Level 9Online
Master of Science in Advanced Medicinal Products (AMTP) Vector Manufacturing (Online)Level 9Online
Master of Science in Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (ATMP) Cell ManufacturingLevel 9Online
Postgraduate Certificate in Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (ATMP) Cell ManufacturingLevel 9Online
Postgraduate Diploma in Science in Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (ATMP) Technology and ManufacturingLevel 9Online
Master of Science in Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (ATMP) Technology and ManufacturingLevel 9Online
Postgraduate Diploma in Science in Validation and Digitalisation TechnologiesLevel 9Online
Master of Science in Validation and Digitalisation TechnologiesLevel 9Online
Postgraduate Diploma in Science in BioPharmaceutical Validation and DigitalisationLevel 9Online
Master of Science in Commissioning, Qualification and Validation (CQV) for Biologics ManufacturingLevel 9Online
Master of Science in BioIndustry 4.0Level 9Online
Bachelor of Science in Applied Industrial Science (AddOn)Level 7Online
Postgraduate Certificate in BioIndustry 4.0 (Online)Level 9Online
BSc. in Pharmaceutical Science (online)Level 7Online
Pharmaceutical Science with drug development (Add on)Level 8Add On / Direct Application
BSc in BioPharmaceutical Science (Online)Level 7Online
MSc in Industrial Pharmaceutical Science (Online)Level 9Postgraduate
Certificate in Aseptic Biopharmaceutical Operations (Online)Level 6Online
Higher Certificate in Science in Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) (Online)Level 6Online
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Pharmaceutical Science with Drug DevelopmentLevel 8Undergraduate
Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Science with Drug DevelopmentLevel 7Undergraduate
Bachelor of Science in Forensic Investigation and AnalysisLevel 7Undergraduate
Bachelor of Science in Biomedical ScienceLevel 7Undergraduate
Staff NamePositionDepartment
Armstrong, Eileen Jt Lecturer Life Sciences
Armstrong, Dr Eileen Jt Lecturer Life Sciences
Barrett, Dr Sharon Jt Lecturer Life Sciences
Barrett, Dr Sharon Jt Lecturer Life Sciences
Bird, Dr Jeremy HEAD OF SCHOOL OF SCIENCE Life Sciences
Bodeker, Dr Macdara Jt Lecturer Life Sciences
Bodeker, Dr Macdara Jt Lecturer Life Sciences
Breen, Dr Ailish Jt Lecturer Life Sciences
Breen, Ailish Jt Lecturer Life Sciences
Butler, Ms Mary Jt Lecturer Life Sciences
Butler, Mary Jt Lecturer Life Sciences
Cadogan, Dr Aodhmar Jt Assistant Registrar Life Sciences
Cadogan, Dr Aodhmar Jt Assistant Registrar Life Sciences
Campion, Dr Eva Jt Lecturer Life Sciences
Campion, Dr Eva Jt Lecturer Life Sciences
Daly, Dr Stephen Jt Lecturer Life Sciences
Daly, Dr Stephen Jt Lecturer Life Sciences
Dowling, Geraldine Jt Lecturer Life Sciences
Dowling, Dr Geraldine Jt Lecturer Life Sciences
Duignan, Ms Geraldine Jt Lecturer Life Sciences
Duignan, Geraldine Jt Lecturer Life Sciences
Graceffa, Miss Valeria Pt L Pharmaceutical Science Life Sciences
Graceffa, Miss Valeria Jt Assistant Lecturer Life Sciences
Hehir, Sarah Jt Lecturer Life Sciences
Hehir, Dr Sarah Jt Lecturer Life Sciences
Heneghan, Mary Jt Lecturer Life Sciences
Heneghan, Dr Mary Jt Lecturer Life Sciences
Khan, Dr Umar Jt Lecturer Life Sciences
Khan, Umar Jt Lecturer Life Sciences
Lang, Dr Yvonne Jt Lecturer Life Sciences
Lang, Dr Yvonne Jt Lecturer Life Sciences
Larkin, Dr Annemarie Jt Lecturer Life Sciences
Larkin, Annemarie Jt Lecturer Life Sciences
Manolakis, Dr Ioannis Jt Lecturer Life Sciences
Manolakis, Ioannis Jt Lecturer Life Sciences
McArdle, Fiona Jt Sl1(T) Life Sciences
McArdle, Dr Fiona Jt Sl1(T) Life Sciences
McCabe, Dr Anthony Jt Lecturer Life Sciences
McCabe, Anthony Jt Lecturer Life Sciences
Mcclenaghan, Prof Neville Jt Head of Dept of Life Sciences Life Sciences
Mcclenaghan, Prof Neville Jt Head of Dept of Life Sciences Life Sciences
O'reilly, Dr Shane Jt Assistant Lecturer Life Sciences
O'reilly, Dr Shane Jt Assistant Lecturer Life Sciences
Sherlock, Dr Richard Jt Lecturer Life Sciences
Sherlock, Richard Jt Lecturer Life Sciences
Solovyev, Dr Nikolay Jt Assistant Lecturer Life Sciences
Solovyev, Dr Nikolay Jt Lecturer Life Sciences
Stevens, Ms Victoria ASSISTANT LECTURER Life Sciences
Warren, Ms Orla ASSISTANT LECTURER Life Sciences

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Course name NFQ Graduate
Certificate in Ritual and Meaning in Archaeology (Online)Level 7Online
Certificate in Buildings Archaeology (Blended)Level 7Online
Certificate in Buildings Archaeology (Online)Level 7Online
Certificate in Archaeological Field Studies International (Blended)Level 6Online
Certificate in Archaeological Excavation & Post-Excavation International (Blended)Level 6Online
Certificate in Archaeological Excavation & Post-Excavation (Blended)Level 6Online
Certificate in Introduction to Archaeological Interpretation (Online)Level 7Online
Certificate in Introduction to Irish Archaeology (Online)Level 6Online
Masters of Science in Food Regulatory Affairs (Online)Level 9Online
Postgraduate Certificate in Food Regulatory Affairs (Online)Level 9Online
Postgraduate Certificate in Sustainable Food Systems (Online)Level 9Online
Masters of Science in Sustainable Food Systems (Online)Level 9Online
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Environmental Science with EcologyLevel 8Undergraduate
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science with EcologyLevel 7Undergraduate
Certificate in Irish Archaeology (International – Online)Level 7Online
Certificate in Irish Archaeology (Online)Level 7Online
PG Diploma/Master of Science in Water Services ManagementLevel 9Online
Higher Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health (Online)Level 6Online
MSc in Environmental Health and Safety Management (Online)Level 9Online
Certificate in Irish Wild Flower Identification (Online)Level 6Online
Certificate in Health and Safety Representation (Online)Level 6Online
BSc (Hons) in Occupational Safety and Health Management (Online)Level 8Online
BSc in Occupational Safety & Health (Online)Level 7Online
Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Protection (Online)Level 9Postgraduate
Certificate In Compost Facility Operation (Online)Level 6Online
Certificate In Occupational Safety And Health (Online)Level 6Online
MSc in Environmental Protection (Online)Level 9Postgraduate
BSc (Hons) Environmental Management (Online)Level 8Online
BSc in Environmental Management (Online)Level 7Online
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Occupational Safety and HealthLevel 8Undergraduate
Bachelor of Science in Occupational Safety and HealthLevel 7Undergraduate
Staff NamePositionDepartment
Anton, Mrs Iulia Jt Post Doctoral Researcher Environmental Science
Anton, Mrs Iulia Jt Post Doctoral Researcher Environmental Science
Beglane, Fiona Jt Lecturer Environmental Science
Beglane, Dr Fiona Jt Lecturer Environmental Science
Bonsall, Dr James Jt Lecturer Environmental Science
Byrne, Dr Dolores Jt Lecturer Environmental Science
Byrne, Dr Dolores Jt Lecturer Environmental Science
Considine, Aideen Jt Lecturer Environmental Science
Considine, Ms Aideen Jt Lecturer Environmental Science
Costello, Ms Edel Jt Lecturer Environmental Science
Costello, Edel Jt Lecturer Environmental Science
Coyle, Ms Cait Jt Lecturer Environmental Science
Coyle, Cait Jt Lecturer Environmental Science
Dowd, Marion Jt Lecturer Environmental Science
Dowd, Dr Marion Jt Lecturer Environmental Science
Feeney, Mr Declan Jt Lecturer Environmental Science
Feeney, Mr Declan Jt Lecturer Environmental Science
Geraghty, Ossian Jt Lecturer Environmental Science
Geraghty, Mr Ossian Jt Lecturer Environmental Science
Gharbia, Dr Salem Jt Lecturer Environmental Science
Gharbia, Dr Salem Jt Lecturer Environmental Science
Gillespie, Dr Eoin Jt Lecturer Environmental Science
Gillespie, Eoin Jt Lecturer Environmental Science
Joyce, Oliver Jt Lecturer Environmental Science
Joyce, Dr Oliver Jt Lecturer Environmental Science
Lucy, Prof Frances Jt Head Of Dept Of Environmental Science Environmental Science
Lucy, Prof Frances Jt Head Of Dept Of Environmental Science Environmental Science
Markley, Shirley Jt Lecturer Environmental Science
Markley, Dr Shirley Jt Lecturer Environmental Science
McGrath, Mrs Blaithin Jt Lecturer Environmental Science
McGrath, Blaithin Jt Lecturer Environmental Science
Meehan, Aine Jt Instructional Designer Environmental Science
Moore, Mr Sam Jt Pro-Rata Part-Time Lecturer Environmental Science
Moore, Mr Sam Jt Pro-Rata Part-Time Lecturer Environmental Science
Moran, Mr Noel SENIOR TECHNICAL OFFICER Environmental Science
Nugent, Dr Rachel Jt Lecturer Environmental Science
Nugent, Dr Rachel Jt Lecturer Environmental Science
O'Neill, Dr Hagen Jt Post Doctoral Researcher Environmental Science
Pillai, Prof Suresh Jt Sl1(T) Environmental Science
Pillai, Prof Suresh Jt Sl1(T) Environmental Science
Read, Christopher Jt Lecturer Environmental Science
Read, Mr Christopher Jt Lecturer Environmental Science
Rudden, Ms Lil Jt Lecturer Environmental Science
Rudden, Lil Jt Lecturer Environmental Science
Savage, Margaret Jt Lecturer Environmental Science
Savage, Ms Margaret Jt Lecturer Environmental Science
Taylor, Dr Cian Jt Lecturer Environmental Science
Taylor, Cian Jt Lecturer Environmental Science
Tonry, Mr Steve Jt Lecturer Environmental Science
Tonry, Steve Jt Lecturer Environmental Science
Touzet, Dr Nicolas Jt SL1 (T) Science Environmental Science
Touzet, Nicolas Jt SL1 (T) Science Environmental Science
Zlatar, Dr Tomi Jt Assistant Lecturer Environmental Science

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Course name NFQ Graduate
Certificate in Repurposing of Surplus Food (Online)Level 6Online
Certificate in Surplus Food Distribution (Online)Level 6Online
Certificate in Sustainable Surplus Food Management (Online)Level 6Online
Certificate in Surplus Food Legislation and Safety (Online)Level 6Online
Certificate in Sustainable Food Surplus Practice (Online)Level 6Online
Master of Science in Food & Nutritional Product DevelopmentLevel 9Postgraduate
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Clinical Measurement PhysiologyLevel 8Undergraduate
Master of Science in Food & Nutritional Product Development (Online)Level 9Online
Postgraduate Certificate in Food and Nutritional Product Development (Online)Level 9Springboard+
Master of Science in Clinical Measurement PhysiologyLevel 9Online
Certificate in Public Health (Online)Level 9Online
Certificate in Practices in Health InformaticsLevel 6Springboard+
Certificate in Health Data AnalyticsLevel 7Online
Higher Certificate in Health and Medical Information ScienceLevel 6Online
Postgraduate Certificate in Health Promotion and Wellness PracticeLevel 9Online
Postgraduate Certificate in Health Project ManagementLevel 9Springboard+
Postgraduate Diploma in Sports and Exercise Nutrition part-time (online)Level 9Postgraduate
MSc in Sports and Exercise Nutrition part-time (online)Level 9Online
MSc in Public Health Nutrition part-time (online)Level 9Online
Certificate in Accredited Company Training (Online)Level 6Online
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Health Science and Physical ActivityLevel 8Undergraduate
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Human NutritionLevel 8Undergraduate
Bachelor of Science in Human NutritionLevel 7Undergraduate
Higher Certificate in ScienceLevel 6Undergraduate
Staff NamePositionDepartment
Akande, Dr Akinlolu Jt Lecturer Health & Nutritional Sciences
Akande, Dr Akinlolu Jt Lecturer Health & Nutritional Sciences
Burns, Dr Richeal Jt Lecturer Health & Nutritional Sciences
Burns, Dr Richeal Jt Lecturer Health & Nutritional Sciences
Coughlan, Dr Karen Jt Assistant Lecturer Health & Nutritional Sciences
Coughlan, Dr Karen Jt Assistant Lecturer Health & Nutritional Sciences
Dermiki, Maria Jt Lecturer Health & Nutritional Sciences
Dermiki, Dr Maria Jt Lecturer Health & Nutritional Sciences
Donlon, Eimear Jt Lecturer Health & Nutritional Sciences
Donlon, Mrs Eimear Jt Lecturer Health & Nutritional Sciences
Keaver, Miss Laura Jt Lecturer Health & Nutritional Sciences
Keaver, Laura Jt Lecturer Health & Nutritional Sciences
Kenny, Dr Owen Jt Lecturer Health & Nutritional Sciences
Kenny, Dr Owen Jt Lecturer Health & Nutritional Sciences
McGourty, Padraig Jt Lecturer Health & Nutritional Sciences
McGourty, Mr Padraig Jt Lecturer Health & Nutritional Sciences
McLoone, Ms Margaret Jt Lecturer Health & Nutritional Sciences
McLoone, Margaret Jt Lecturer Health & Nutritional Sciences
Monaghan, Kenneth Jt Lecturer Health & Nutritional Sciences
Monaghan, Dr Kenneth Jt Lecturer Health & Nutritional Sciences
Moran, Dr Carmel Jt Lecturer Health & Nutritional Sciences
Moran, Carmel Jt Lecturer Health & Nutritional Sciences
Mullee, Dr Amy Jt Assistant Lecturer Health & Nutritional Sciences
Mullee, Dr Amy Jt Assistant Lecturer Health & Nutritional Sciences
Murphy, Dr James Jt Lecturer Health & Nutritional Sciences
Murphy, James Jt Lecturer Health & Nutritional Sciences
O'Malley, Dr Edwenia Jt Lecturer Health & Nutritional Sciences
O'Malley, Dr Edwenia Jt Lecturer Health & Nutritional Sciences
Partridge, Dr Tony Jt Lecturer Health & Nutritional Sciences
Power, Dr Brian Jt Lecturer Health & Nutritional Sciences
Power, Dr Brian Jt Lecturer Health & Nutritional Sciences
Regan, Ms Joanne Jt Lecturer Health & Nutritional Sciences
Regan, Joanne Jt Lecturer Health & Nutritional Sciences
Smyth, Dr Thomas Jt Head Of Dept Health & Nutrit Sciences Health & Nutritional Sciences
Smyth, Thomas Jt Head Of Dept Health & Nutrit Sciences Health & Nutritional Sciences
Stevens, Ms Victoria Jt Assistant Lecturer Health & Nutritional Sciences
Stevens, Victoria Jt Lecturer Health & Nutritional Sciences
Warren, Ms Orla Jt Assistant Lecturer Health & Nutritional Sciences
Warren, Ms Orla Jt Assistant Lecturer Health & Nutritional Sciences
Youell, Ms Azura Jt Lecturer Health & Nutritional Sciences
Youell, Ms Azura Jt Lecturer Health & Nutritional Sciences

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Explore Our Programmes

Why choose Faculty of Science at ATU Sligo?

With over 1,100 students across our science programmes, our Faculty of Science is one of the largest science schools outside Dublin and the central hub for innovation at the college.  We provide cutting-edge technologies, state-of-the-art laboratories, and work closely within industry to bring the latest research and developements into our programmes.  We focus on hands-on skills, work experience and competencies that employers are seeking so that our graduates are career-ready on their first day of work.  All our programmes are accredited by various bodies such as Science Foundation Ireland, meaning students are getting the best, industry-led education. We offer an excellent learning environment in our recently refurbished science building with field trips, site visits and interactive modules. 

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Each course is regularly updated to ensure that our students meet the highest level of academic standards and training sought by employers on both a national and international scale.

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We keep our class numbers to a minimum; this ensures students have the opportunity to engage with their lectuer and fellow classmates.

LIFE-LONG LEARNERS

From Level 6 Higher Certificate awards to Level 10 PhD Doctorate awards, uur students have the option of taking up further or parallel study options with our online learning options.

Fionnuala O’Connor, BSc (Hons) in Medical
Biotechnology

Amy Flynn, BSc (Hons) in Pharmaceutical Science with Drug Development

Get in Touch

Dr Jerry Bird, Head of Faculty of Science

Dr Jeremy Bird first came to ATU Sligo (formerly IT Sligo) in 1995 as a Lecturer and progressed to a  senior lecturer post in 2006.  He became Head of the Science Faculty in 2009.  

His first degree was from the University of London and he holds a Master’s degree from the University of Plymouth, and a PhD in Genetics from the National University of Ireland Galway.  

He was previously employed at the  University of Reading as research assistant for the Cancer Research Campaign, at the Experimental Embryology and Teratology Unit of the Medical Research Council (UK), as a research scientific officer at the University Hospital of Wales (Human Genetics Unit and Child Health), as a Human in vitro fertilization Embryologist at the Hallam Medical Centre, London, as a  research officer at the Department of Microbiology NUI Galway and at the  National Diagnostic Centre in NUI Galway as a postdoctoral research scientist.

Prior to ATU Sligo, he was employed as a Lecturer in Institute of Technology Tallaght (now TU Dublin).

Jeremy has researched for and contributed to numerous scientific books and journals over the last 30 years.   

Read more about his research

Dr.Jerry Bird,
Head of Faculty of Science,
+353 (0) 719305233
Email: jerry.bird@nullatu.ie

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