Study BSc in Biotechnology at Dublin City University in Ireland, Faculty of Science and Health

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

Biotechnology involves applying scientific and bioprocess engineering principles to the production of materials by biological agents. For example, biotherapeutic drugs derived from mammalian cells now treat many diseases and improve patient outcomes. You’ll gain an excellent foundation in genetics, cell biology, immunology, microbiology, bioinformatics and bioprocess engineering, as well as practical laboratory skills and invaluable skills in communications, critical thinking and problem solving. In your final year, you’ll decide to take focus either on research or on learning more about the biopharmaceutical industry. In third year, you’ll get to do a nine-month INTRA work placement in industry, getting to apply and grow your skills and knowledge in the real world. As a graduate, you’ll be highly sought after by biotechnology companies due to your unique skill set. You may end up working in the biopharmaceutical, brewing or medical diagnostics industries.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Science and Health

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees

€16,400.00 (US$ 17,576) per year

Accommodation - College Park Apartments (Single) - 6758 (Per Year)

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

Expected February 2027

Start date

September 2026

Venue

DCU Glasnevin Campus

Dublin 9,

Glasnevin,

Dublin,

D09 V209, Leinster, Republic of Ireland

Entry requirements

For international students

GCE A LEVELS

General Certificate in Education qualifications must meet one of the following requirements, in addition to any specific programme requirements.

2 GCE A Levels at Grade C plus 4 GCE O levels at Grade C, which must include the subjects Mathematics and English.
2 GCE A Levels at Grade C, plus 2 GCE AS Level at Grade C, plus 2 GCE O Levels at Grade C, which must include the subjects Mathematics and English.
2 GCE A Levels at Grade C, plus 1 GCE AS Level at Grade C, plus 3 GCE O Levels at Grade C, which must include the subjects Mathematics and English.

International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma or have an equivalent qualification.

English language Requirements

Irish Leaving Certificate English - O6/H7
GCE A-Level English Language - Grade D
IELTS ACADEMIC - Composite score of 6.5 or above, with no less than 6.0 in any one component
TOEFL - 237 (computer-based), 580 (paper-based test)
TOEFL iBT - Total Score of 92
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CAP) - Overall score of 180 with a minimum of 169 in all components.
Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) - Overall score of 180 with a minimum of 169 in all components.
English Test for Academic and Professional Purposes (ETAPP) - C1
Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic) - 63 (with a minimum of 59 in all components)
Duolingo - Duolingo will be accepted with a minimum score of 120 and a score of at least 110 in each subscore.