TA315 - Bachelor Degree of Science – DNA and Forensic Science

About the Course

This programme will provide graduates with a broad knowledge and understanding of the core biological, and chemical sciences. Practical and problem solving skills will be developed in the laboratory for biotech, healthcare, pharmaceutical, biological and chemical & forensic analysis. Students will also develop a broad knowledge of the theoretical scope and practical elements involved in DNA fingerprinting technology.

post_grad_science The biotechnology, pharmaceutical and healthcare industries continue to grow and expand throughout the region and across the country. Expert group reports suggest a continuing shortfall in Biotech graduates numbers throughout the coming years. The Biotechnology & Pharmaceutical industries are particularly strong
in Ireland at present and significant further expansions are expected. The Biotech industry is currently a major supplier of new disease therapies.

CAO Code: TA 315:
Bachelor Degree of Science –
DNA and Forensic Science
Length of course: 3 years
Follow-on Degree
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, PhD
Honours Bachelor Degree recognised for Second Level teaching of Chemistry in Ireland

What do I Need?

Entry requirements for the Bachelor Degree of Science – DNA and Forensic Science:
Grade D3 or higher in 5 subjects at Ordinary Level. English or Irish at Grade D3 or higher.
Ordinary Level Maths at Grade D3 or higher.
No Leaving Cert Science subject is required for this course
Recent minimum CAO points: 310
Recent points range for applicants choosing this course: 405 - 310

Career Opportunities

The 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

Bachelor Degree of Science ( DNA & Forensic Science ) - TA315
Semester 1	Semester 2
Biology 1 A View of Life	Introduction to Human Anatomy Physiology
Chemical Science	Principles of Chemical Structure
Mathematics	Scientific Computing & Communications
Introduction to DNA & Forensics	Principles of Physics
Laboratory Skills for DNA & Forensics 1	Laboratory Skills for DNA & Forensics 2

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

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

Semester 7	Semester 8

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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)