BSc Biotechnology

CAO Code: GY304 | Mode of delivery: Full time, 4 years| Average Intake: 28 | Teaching Starts: Sept 2025

Biotechnology is the application of biology for the benefit of humanity and the environment.

Our BSc Biotechnology is a science-focused and closely mentored course with strong career opportunities and an international outlook. Alongside core knowledge of modern biology, the BSc Biotechnology degree provides tailored training in communications, business and languages skills.

Students complete individual projects in research laboratories on campus in their fourth year, and have the opportunity to undertake placements in industry in Ireland, or research laboratories across Europe.

 

 

Your Career Path

Ireland’s Biotechnology sector is booming and accounts for over 30% of our exports, including Biopharma, Diagnostics and MedTech. It has been forecast that 50% more jobs will be created in the Irish biopharma sector alone over the next 5 years.

Biotechnologists can find other rewarding careers across the ‘smart economy’ including food, healthcare, and the environment, as well as in research.

A BSc in Biotechnology also opens doors to areas such as management, education, medicine and marketing.

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BSc Biotechnology in Action

See our new video, featuring What is Biotechnology, What to Expect, Our Students’ Perspectives, Placements, and Career Opportunities.

Real-World Experience

BSc Biotechnology is unique in offering students a choice of 3rd year Erasmus research placements in labs in Europe, or as trainees in some of Ireland’s top biotech companies.

This experience enables our students to apply their learning, try out career paths, and build their graduate CV.

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Active Learning and Mentoring

We emphasise interactive teaching and learning activities in small groups throughout the programme. This creates independent thinkers, team workers and a strong class spirit.

Our programme prides itself as one of the best mentored in University of Galway, with individual support and attention for each student from first year orientation to graduation.

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International Integration

Our programme welcomes students from Europe and all continents with an Irish openness and friendliness. Our rich learning environment emphasises global perspectives, and small class sizes help students to integrate quickly.

Language training and Erasmus placement opportunities give our graduates a unique edge and enable them to find employment internationally.

Our new offers Excellence and Merit scholarships to support bright minds who want to make a positive impact using biotechnology.

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BSc Biotechnology for International Students

See the new video featuring our international biotechnology students and their experiences.

Join Us in BSc Biotechnology

Visit our programme web page for more information: https://universityofgalway.ie/courses/undergraduate-courses/biotechnology.html

Contact us anytime on: biotechnology@universityofgalway.ie

Apply Now at University of Galway: https://universityofgalway.ie/courses/how-to-apply/

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