TA 326 Honours Bachelor Degree of Science - DNA and Forensic Science

About the Course

science23 The Biotech and food industries requirements for graduates with well developed analytical and problem-solving skills will continue to grow as rapid methods of detection and diagnostic kits are further developed.

CAO Code: TA 326: HONOURS BACHELOR DEGREE OF SCIENCE – DNA and Forensic Science
Length of course: 4 years

Recognised in Europe
Mature students welcome
Mature applicants (23 years of age) may not be required to meet the minimum entry requirements but may
be considered on their merits.
Research opportunities at Post Graduate level
MSc and PhD

What do I Need?

Entry Requirements for the Honours Bachelor Degree of Science:
Leaving Certificate with a minimum of Grade C3 in two Higher Level subjects, and a minimum of Grade D3
(Ordinary Level) in 4 other subjects in the Leaving Certificate Examination, which must include Mathematics
and English or Irish.

No Leaving Cert Science subject is required for this course

Recent minimum CAO points last year: 350

Career Opportunities

This programme will provide graduates with the requisite multi-disciplinary knowledge, skills and competencies to be able to work effectively as analysts in the Biotechnology, Healthcare, Chemical, Pharmaceutical and Forensic based laboratories.

Graduate Profiles

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Course Subjects

Honours Bachelor Degree ( DNA & Forensic Science ) - TA326
Semester 1	Semester 2
Biology 1 A View of Life	Laboratory Skills for DNA & Forensics 2
Chemical Science	Principles of Chemical Structure
Introduction to DNA & Forensics	Introduction to Human Anatomy Physiology
Laboratory Skills for DNA & Forensics 1	Principles of Physics
Mathematics	Scientific Computing & Communications

Semester 3	Semester 4
Laboratory Skills for DNA & Forensics 3	Biochemistry
Chemistry for Forensics 1	Forensic Microbiology
Principles of Statistics	Instrumentation of Forensics 2
Instrumentation in Forensics 1	Laboratory Skills for DNA & Forensics 4
Principles of Microbiology	Principles of Genetics

Semester 5	Semester 6
DNA Analysis 1	DNA and Analysis 2
Forensic Analysis	Laboratory Skills for DNA and Forensics 6
Forensic Chemistry 2	Law and Ethics in Forensics
Laboratory Skills for DNA & Forensics 5	Materials Analysis
Quality Management	Pharmacology & Toxicology

Semester 7	Semester 8

Select here for course subjects TA315 - DNA Forensics.pdf

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How to Apply

John Behan (Head of Department) + 353 1 4042403 email john.behan@ittdublin.ie

Department phone extensions: + 353 1 404 2436 / 2400 / 2406 - Fax: + 353 1 4042404

Further Information

Please visit the Department of Applied Science Website

Links Scheme
Laboratory Techniques (CASLT) ( with a pass in Level 5 Maths), Food (CASFX)(with a pass in Level 5 Maths and either Biology or physics as elective modules)