Biosciences - Applied Biosciences - Athlone
Significant employment opportunities are available in the vibrant and expanding food, agricultural and fishing sectors. Students taking this one-year, add-on honours degree focus on animal and agricultural modules, such as herd management strategies and environmental management and land use. There is also a distinct focus on food science through modules such as food and molecular microbiology, food processing and safety.
| Award Name | Degree - Honours Bachelor (Level 8 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | Technological University of the Shannon |
| NFQ Level | Level 8 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree - Honours Bachelor (Level 8 NFQ) | Major | Technological University of the Shannon | Level 8 NFQ |
Duration
1 year add-on.
Entry Requirements
Minimum Entry Requirements
Holders of an appropriate Bachelor of Science qualification in veterinary nursing or agricultural science, biotechnology, toxicology or an equivalent level 7 qualification are eligible to apply to join this course.
Careers / Further progression
What can I do after the course?
As a BSc (Honours) in Applied Bioscience graduate, you may be employed by industry in roles such as product quality assurance, analysis/bioanalysis, validation, management and optimisation. Also, with an honours degree, it is possible to pursue further postgraduate studies leading to Master’s or PhD (level 9/10) qualifications in Ireland or further afield. Previous graduates have been employed by the agri-food and veterinary health sectors in a range of exciting roles including diagnostics, agri-health and bioveterinary nutrition, employed by companies such as Lakeland Dairies, Kepak, Carroll’s Cuisine and Arrabawn. Many graduates have entered graduate management courses in industry or in semi-state bodies including Teagasc. A significant number have entered the emerging biopharmaceutical arena in disciplines such as validation, regulatory affairs and process support specialists working with multinationals including Abbott, Teleflex, MSD, Baxter International and Alexion Pharmaceuticals.
One in five of our graduates pursue postgraduate studies leading to MSc or PhD (Level 9/10) qualifications while others have decided to pursue a career in education by acquiring a teaching qualification or as veterinary technicians supporting teaching courses in academia. Approximately 10% return to veterinary nursing, taking up senior roles in the sector which include posts at Fethard Equine Hospital, Glenvale Stud and Queen Mother Veterinary Hospital in the UK. Another opportunity for a graduate is that you may even consider setting up your own company.
Further information
How to Apply:
Applications are made online between 1 February and 1 June. Contact admissions@ait.ie for details.
*External students can transfer to add-on programmes provided that their previous qualifications meet AIT's entry requirements.
What is this course about?
Students will gain valuable hands-on experience working in laboratories. Students are encouraged to discover their talents and will be assigned a finalyear project. This will usually involve spending time in the laboratory, where students can develop their lab skills and independent thinking. Students will also find that the small class sizes allow for excellent learner/lecturer interaction.
A substantial research project forms an important component of the year providing critical skills in independent scientific enquiry.
Modules at a glance:
Agriculture, Land Use and Management, Agricultural Biotechnology, Research Methods, Analytical Toxicology, Food Processing & Safety, Sustainable Herd Management Strategies, Applied Cell Biology, Food & Molecular Microbiology, Environmental Land Use and Management, Research Project.
Dr Sean Gerrity,
Programme Co-Ordinator,
Department of Bioveterinary and Microbial Sciences
Tel: (090) 6471827
Email: Sean.Gerrity@tus.ie