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DN200 BBB
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In Year 2, students must
select a minimum of 2
subjects. If those 2 subjects
are within the Biological,
Biomedical, and
Biomolecular group,
students must then select a
minimum of 3 subjects. If
the 3 subjects are
Neuroscience, Pharmacology
and Physiology, a student
must then select 4 subjects.
The Year 2 subject
combinations illustrate the
most popular subjects
students choose to combine
with Microbiology.
The workload is equal to 60
credits for all subject
combinations.
This is a sample pathway for
a student interested in
Microbiology. It represents
some of the topics available
for students to study.
In first year, students may
have to take introductory
modules in Biology,
Chemistry and Mathematics,
depending on their Leaving
Certificate or A Levels.
In Years 1-3, students take
10 Science modules and 2
elective modules (60 credits
per year).
MSc (Taught)
- MSc Biotechnology
- MSc Biotechnology
and Business
- MSc Environmental
Management
- MSc Toxicology
PhD
- Students can pursue a
PhD in universities in
Ireland or abroad in
areas as diverse as
Biotechnology,
Environmental
Biology,
Medical and
Veterinary
Sciences
Industry
- Pharmaceutical
Companies
- Food and food-related
companies
- (Veterinary) Hospital
and related
laboratories
- Government agencies
including EPA and
county councils
Conversion Courses
- Postgraduate Diploma
in Education (PDE)
- Graduate Veterinary
Medicine
- Graduate Medicine
- Medical Scientist
- Master of Business
Administration
CHOOSE YOUR SUBJECTS
- Regulation of Gene Expression
- Microbial Cell Factory
- Applied Microbiology
- Microbial Diversity & Growth
- Microbial Physiology
- Medical Microbiology
- Skills in Microbiology
- Ecology & Environmental Microbiology
- Ecological & Environmental
Microbiology
- Systems Microbiology
- Foodborne Pathogens
- Microbial Pathogenicity
- Enzyme Technology
& Protein Engineering
- Microbiology Research Project
- Bioprocessing
- Natural Product Synthesis
- Host Defense Mech. In Health
Sample pathway for a degree in Microbiology
DN200 Biological, Biomedical and Biomolecular Science (BBB)
Conor Brennan and Fay Dalton in an
undergraduate Microbiology lab
investigating the IMViC test used in
water and food analysis. Image by Ms
Ciara OHanlon UCD
BIOLOGY
Topics include:
- Organisms & Environment
- Diversity of Life
- Cell Biology & Genetics
- Biomedical Sciences
CHEMISTRY
Topics include:
- The Basis of Organic and
Biological Chemistry
MATHEMATICS
Topics include:
- Mathematics for the
Biological & Chemical
Sciences
MICROBIOLOGY
Topics include:
- Chemistry for Biologists
- Molecular Genetics and
Biotechnology
- Biomolecular Laboratory Skills
- Metabolic and Immune
Systems
- Principles of Microbiology:
Medicine, Environment and
Biotechnology
CELL &
MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
Topics include:
- Biological Systems
- Cell and Molecular Biology -
Principles
GENETICS
Topics include:
- Plant & Animal Genetics
FOCUS ON YOUR CHOSEN SUBJECT
REFINE YOUR KNOWLEDGE
BSc (Honours) Microbiology
YEAR
1
YEAR
2
YEAR
3
YEAR
4
MICROBIOLOGY Topics include:
MICROBIOLOGY Topics include:
ENGAGE WITH THE PRINCIPLES
Microbiology: Learn about microbes that cause diseases, clean up environmental
spills and produce antibiotics. Understand how we engineer fungi and bacteria to produce
a vast array of compounds, ranging from antibiotics and hormones to washing powder.
Potential combinations shown here are examples only and are not guaranteed by UCD.
Topics are subject to change each year.
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- Two
Elective
modules
- One
Small-
Group
Project
- Two
Elective
modules
- Two
Elective
modules