B.A (Honours) in Biochemistry (Biological and Biomedical Sciences), Griffith College - Dublin

Dublin, Leinster

48 Months

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About this course

Biochemistry at Trinity explores the structure and function of the building blocks of life. It seeks to provide mechanistic explanations for biological processes, asking how and why things work and what occurs when they don’t. The course emphasizes the development of key technologies used in biomedical sciences and significantly attracts the pharmaceutical industry for drug development. It combines biology and chemistry, focusing on understanding living organisms, their interactions, and the molecular basis of health and disease. The programme offers opportunities to learn from leading researchers and gain hands-on experience through advanced laboratory facilities, individual research projects, and interdisciplinary training.

Why this course is highly recommended

This course is ideal for students interested in chemistry or biology with a strong medical focus, especially those drawn to biomedical sciences. It offers practical and broad training that prepares students for many career paths, including research, healthcare, biotechnology, and pharmaceuticals. With small group tutorials, advanced laboratory facilities, and a final-year research project, students receive comprehensive, hands-on training. Graduates benefit from critical thinking, analytical reasoning, communication, and problem-solving skills, making them highly sought after in diverse sectors like science communication, management, and legal fields.

Specialisation

The course covers a broad range of topics such as cancer biology, obesity, diabetes, neurobiology, immunology, parasitology, protein structure, and drug development. Students study advanced modules in biochemistry in the final year, often drawing from current research. The programme allows for a variety of research projects, including areas like neurodegeneration and chronic inflammation, aligned with ongoing specialist research at Trinity.

Course fees

Application fees

1st year tuition fees

25.51L

Living cost

Degree requirements

Applicants need H6 or O4 Mathematics, H4 in two of Physics, Chemistry, Biology, or related subjects in the Leaving Certificate, GCSE Grade B/6 Mathematics, or equivalent qualifications like A Levels or IB with specified grades. Certain subject combinations are not permitted. All applicants must meet the English language requirements as specified by Trinity, ensuring proficiency at Band B (Standard Entry).

English language test

IELTS

6.5

PTE

TOEFL

DUOLINGO

120

Career prospects

Graduates can work in hospitals, diagnostic laboratories, biotech firms, food science, and pharmaceuticals. They are also employed in scientific analysis, research organizations, and science journalism. Many work with companies such as Abbott, Novartis, Pfizer, and MSD, or in organizations like the HSE, HRB, and Teagasc. Graduates often find roles in scientific administration or teaching, and their essential skills are valued across sectors like communication, management, and patent law.

FAQs

What kind of research opportunities are available?

Students undertake a nine-week individual research project working with Trinity professors, focusing on current research areas like inflammation in breast cancer and neurodegeneration.

Can I study abroad?

Yes, the programme participates in the Erasmus scheme, offering the opportunity to spend the third year studying at a partner university abroad.