This document provides information on common entry biological science courses at a university, including BSc degrees in Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Nutrition and Health Science, and Herbal Science. It details the course descriptions and durations, typical CAO entry scores from 2014, employment destinations for graduates, and career opportunities in fields like quality control, research and development, education, and the healthcare and food industries. It also provides contact information for viewing a departmental video and brochure or arranging a visit.

1. An Introduction to Common Entry Biological Sciences
Dr Brendan O’Connell

2. Applications to Common Entry Biological Sciences
Course will not be listed in the 2015 CAO Handbook
Application may be made through the CAO
CAO Course Code – CR335

3. Common Entry Model
Common Entry CR335
Common 2-Year Platform
Nutrition and Health
Pharmaceutical
Biotechnology Science
Herbal Science

4. BSc (Hons) Pharmaceutical Biotechnology CR325
Description
Pharmaceutical Biotechnology is the study of how cells can be efficiently
engineered to produce large quantities of pure and safe bio-medicines such
as antibiotics, hormones & vaccines
Number of Years
4 years
CAO Statistics 2014
Minimum – 340 Mean- 394

5. Employment Destinations
of Students

6. BSc (Hons) Nutrition and Health Science CR333
Description
This course combines the study of nutrition, physiology, and diet -health
relationships with classical food science and technology
Number of Years
4 years
CAO Points 2014
Minimum – 365 Mean - 405

7. Quality Control
Career opportunities
Research & Development
Education
Nutritionist
Further studies - Dietitian
New Product and Process
Development
Postgraduate studies
Environmental Analysts Food Quality

8. BSc (Hons) Herbal Science CR330
 Description
Science of herbal medicinal products, functional foods, and
natural products applied to medicine and healthcare.
 Number of Years
4 years
 CAO Points
Minimum – 325 Mean - 375

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Products
Products
Laboratory
Techniques
Laboratory
Techniques

10. BSc (Hons) Herbal Science CR330
• Healthcare / Cosmetic Industry
• Food Industry / Nutraceutical Industry
• Biopharmaceutical Industry
• Quality Control / Analysis
• Medicinal Plant Production
• Further Study
Clinical Herbal Medicine

11. www.cit.ie/biology
To view departmental
video 4 minute
Duration.

12. To arrange a
a visit.
To view departmental
brochure.

14. Questions?