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Letterkenny Institute of Technology

Letterkenny , County Donegal ,Ireland

Bachelor of Science (Hons) Bioanalytical Science

The Bachelor of (Honours) Science in Bioanalytical Science is designed to build on the knowledge gained by students in the Level 7 BSc in Bioscience and BSc in Analytical and Forensic Science, or its equivalents. It may be completed in one academic year (two semesters) or on a part-time basis.

The programme 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.

The programme covers areas such as Molecular Biology, Analytical Science, Biopharmaceutical Processes and Protein Chemistry. Other modules include Management Theory and Practice and Research Project Design. On completion of this programme you will have specific knowledge and understanding of specific theories, concepts and principles in biopharmaceutical processes, industrial microbiology, molecular biology and analytical science.

Campus Information

Letterkenny Campus

Letterkenny has great transport links so you’ll find it easy to get here and to find your way around town, whether by car, bus, taxi or on foot

Intakes

  • Jan
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Application Processing Time in Days: 15

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

At LYIT we have over 130 programmes across our four schools of Business, Tourism, Engineering and Science.

Each one combines academic theory with practical skills development. It’s an ethos that ensures are students are perfectly positioned to make the most of the career opportunities available to them once they qualify.

Those opportunities are as diverse as they are rewarding. So whatever you’re studying, and whatever your future ambitions, have the confidence of knowing you can fulfil them with a qualification from LYIT.

PSW Opportunity

Psw is 2 yrs

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Entry to Undergraduate Courses

Minimum IELTS Band 5.5 with no band less than 5.0

iBT 70 (minimum score of 15 in each component)

PTE 42 or above