Bachelor of Science (Hons) Bioanalytical Science at Letterkenny Institute of Technology

Our Bachelor of Science in Bioscience option provides a clear knowledge of the underlying concepts behind modern bioanalytical techniques and the application of these techniques in the areas of biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and related industries and in environmental analysis.

You’ll gain technical competence in analytical biochemical, genetic, immunological and microbiologically-based analytical methodologies and the skills and knowledge required to work in the biotechnology, and pharmaceutical industries as well as in state scientific agencies.

On completion of this course you will have specific knowledge and understanding of specific theories, concepts and principles in biopharmaceutical processes, industrial microbiology, molecular biology and analytical science. You’ll have acquired methods for generating, processing, interpreting and presenting information in those areas. You’ll also have the ability to identify, define and resolve complex problems through biopharmaceutical processes.

Career Pathways

The main employers are:

• Biopharmaceutical
• Environmental
• Education

Graduate Careers

Graduate careers typically include:

• Biology Teacher
• Quality Manager
• Biopharmaceutical Scientist