B.Sc in Biotechnology Dr David Clarke Director of Programme School of Microbiology

What is Biotechnology? Biotechnology is the use of living systems and organisms to develop or make products, or "any technological application that uses biological systems, living organisms or derivatives thereof, to make or modify products or processes for specific use” UN Convention on Biological Diversity

Microbiology Biochemistry Pharmacology Process Engineering Genetics Research Health Food Brewing Biopharmaceuticals Biotechnology

Why study Biotechnology? Have a broad interest in the application of life science Interested in a career related to industry – Research and/or production Interested in academic research in biotechnology – Microbiology, food, biochemistry, cell biology, process engineering etc

What is the B.Sc Biotech? The B.Sc in Biotechnology will provide students with an excellent training in many aspects of modern biotechnology – 40% Microbiology – 40% Biochemistry and Cell Biology – 15% Process Engineering – 5% Pharmacology Managed by School of Microbiology Supported by Janssen Biologics – Award a student bursary (€2,500 per year)

What is the B.Sc Biotech? Placement – 5-6 months in industry (or academic lab) – May-October (summer between Year 3 and Year 4) – Organized through Careers Office – Placement allocation based on CV and interviews Final year research project – 6 week research project in UCC laboratory during Semester 1B, Year 4

How to do the B.Sc Biotech? Students choose CK402 on their CAO form At the end of Year 2 students select the B.Sc Biotechnology CK402 Biological and Chemical Life Sciences MicrobiologyBiochemistryPhysiologyAnatomy and Neuroscience Biotechnology End of Year 2

Careers in Biotechnology Industry Technical Production Quality assessment Process development Management Regulation

Microchem Laboratories Genzyme GSK Enfer Micro Labs Bulmers Ltd Glanbia Dairygold Diageo Eli Lilly Regeneron Kerry Group Dawn Dairies Wyeth (Nestle) PepsiCo Pfizer GlaxoSmithKline Novartis Janssen DuPuy Biomarin Carbery MSD Alimentary Health Boston Scientific Merck/Millipore Ireland BV GE Healthcare Biotechnology= Food Pharma Environment Health Research

Careers in Biotechnology Industry Research Academia (M.Sc/Ph.D) Industry-based research 16 of top 20 (bio)pharmaceutical companies have substantial operations in Ireland Kerry Group, Glanbia, Diageo etc

Summary B.Sc in Biotechnology is a new undergraduate programme offered by SEFS as an outlet to CK402 (Biological and Chemical Sciences) – Combines elements of microbiology, biochemistry, process engineering and pharmacology – Placement at end of Year 3 – Programme works closely with industry and includes site visits