Colleges and Universities Offering Bachelor of Science in Microbiology in Ireland

  • Course Name: Bachelor of Science in Microbiology(Microbiology)
  • Major Subject: Microbiology
  • Course Category: Degree Courses

Institutions Offering Bachelor of Science in Microbiology

  • Queen's University Belfast Queen's University Belfast, Belfast  
    Course entry requirements
    (i) A level requirements
    -BBB including Biology and at least one from Chemistry (preferred), Geography, Mathematics or Physics + GCSE Chemistry grade B or GCSE Double Award Science grades BB + GCSE Mathematics grade C
    OR
    -BBB including Double Award Applied Science or Double Award Life & Health Sciences + GCSE Biology grade C and Chemistry grade B or GCSE Double Award Science grades BB + GCSE Mathematics grade C
    OR
    -ABB including Biology + GCSE Chemistry grade B or GCSE Double Award Science grades BB + GCSE Mathematics grade C.

    (ii) Irish leaving certificate requirements
    -H3H3H3H3H4H4/H3H3H3H3H3 including Higher Level grade H3 in Biology and at least one from Chemistry (preferred), Geography, Mathematics or Physics + if not offered at Higher Level then Ordinary Level grade O3 in Chemistry and O4 in Mathematics
    OR
    -H3H3H3H3H3H3/H2H3H3H3H3 including Higher Level grade H3 in Biology + Ordinary Level grade O3 in Chemistry and O4 in Mathematics

    (iii) Access/Foundation Course
    Successful completion of a relevant Science based Access Course (120 credits) with an average of 80% and no less than 70% in any module. A relevant Access Course will normally include a minimum of 60 credits at Level 3 (preferably 80 credits) in appropriate Biology and Chemistry modules (eg: two Biology modules + one Chemistry; one Biology Module, one Microbiology module and one Chemistry module) + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4 or equivalent in Access Course.

    (iv) BTEC Level 3 Extended/National Extended Diploma
    QCF Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma (180 credits), with DDD + GCSE Chemistry grade B/6 or GCSE Double Award Science grades BB/6,6 + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4.

    RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma (1080 Guided Learning Hours (GLH)), with DDD + GCSE Chemistry grade B/6 or GCSE Double Award Science grades BB/6,6 + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4

    Applicants must have Distinction grades in four specified units to include:

    Principles of Applied Science I
    Principles of Applied Science II

    and two from the following:

    Biological Molecules and Metabolic Pathways
    Genetics and Genetic Engineering
    Diseases and Infections
    Microbiology and Microbiological Techniques

    English Language Requirements
    An IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in each test component or an equivalent acceptable qualification, details of which are available at: http://go.qub.ac.uk/EnglishLanguageReqs

    If you need to improve your English language skills before you enter this degree programme, INTO Queen's University Belfast offers a range of English language courses. These intensive and flexible courses are designed to improve your English ability for admission to this degree.

    Academic English: an intensive English language and study skills course for successful university study at degree level
    Pre-sessional English: a short intensive academic English course for students starting a degree programme at Queen's University Belfast and who need to improve their English.
    International Students - Foundation and International Year One Programmes
    INTO Queen's offers a range of academic and English language programmes to help prepare international students for undergraduate study at Queen's University. You will learn from experienced teachers in a dedicated international study centre on campus, and will have full access to the University's world-class facilities.

    These programmes are designed for international students who do not meet the required academic and English language requirements for direct entry.

    Foundation
    The INTO progression course suited to this programme is
    http://www.intostudy.com/en-gb/universities/queens-university-belfast/courses/international-foundation-in-engineering-and-science.

    Course duration: 3 years

    Mode of study: Full time
  • Technological University of the Shannon Technological University of the Shannon, Athlone  
    Course entry requirements
    -A laboratory-based science subject at Grade H6 in higher level or O3 in ordinary level, plus four subjects at Grade O6 at ordinary level to include mathematics and a language (English or Irish).

    -Mature applicants who apply via CAO and are shortlisted will be required to sit an aptitude test. Based on these results, successful candidates will be interviewed.

    Course duration: 3 years
  • University College Dublin University College Dublin, Dublin  
    Duration: 4 Years




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