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7 Best Life Sciences Programs in Ireland

There are 7 Life Sciences programs in Ireland, spread across 5 universities; the most common length is 4 Years. The list starts with courses at University College Cork, University of Galway and Dublin City University.

2Bachelor's Degree
GA University of Galway logo
QS World #273 #5 in Ireland Galway, Connacht, Ireland

Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology)

University of Galway — The Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology) at University of Galway is a four-year programme that builds a scientific foundation and practical skills for real-world settings....

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
SeptemberIntake
Life Sciences
3Bachelor's Degree
GA University of Galway logo
QS World #273 #5 in Ireland Galway, Connacht, Ireland

Bachelor of Science (Genetics and Genomics)

University of Galway — University of Galway’s Bachelor of Science (Genetics and Genomics) is an on-campus undergraduate degree that combines biology, chemistry, mathematics, computer science, a...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 YearsDuration
Full TimeMode
SeptemberIntake
Life Sciences
4Bachelor's Degree
GA University of Galway logo
QS World #273 #5 in Ireland Galway, Connacht, Ireland

Bachelor of Science (Zoology)

University of Galway — The Bachelor of Science (Zoology) at University of Galway is the scientific study of animals at all levels, from the molecular and cellular to the organismic and ecologic...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 YearsDuration
Full TimeMode
SeptemberIntake
Life Sciences
5Bachelor's Degree
DC Dublin City University logo
QS World #410 #7 in Ireland Dublin, Leinster, Ireland

Genetics and Cell Biology

Dublin City University — Dublin City University offers a BSc in Genetics and Cell Biology (DC168). You study theoretical genetics and cell biology alongside practical laboratory skills. Modules c...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
Four YearsDuration
Full TimeMode
—Intake
Life Sciences

How these courses are ranked

3 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #246 (University College Cork) to #410 (Dublin City University); they are listed first, in that order. The rest are ordered by research impact. University College Cork has the largest research record in this group, with 4,698,948 citations and an h-index of 666.

Levels, lengths and start dates

By level: 4 bachelor's, 2 master's and 1 professional. The usual length is 4 Years and Four Years. 83% are full-time and 1 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (80% of courses with a stated intake). University of Galway offers the widest choice, with 3 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Ireland for Life Sciences?

University College Cork (QS World #246), University of Galway (QS World #273) and Dublin City University (QS World #410) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Life Sciences in Ireland?

Of those with published fees, Dublin City University is the least expensive at about USD 20,000 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

How long does a Life Sciences course take in Ireland?

Most listed courses run 4 Years, with Four Years the next most common.

When do Life Sciences courses start in Ireland?

Fall is the main intake — 80% of courses with a stated start date begin then.

Can I study Life Sciences online with a university in Ireland?

1 of these courses are listed as online.

Which university has the most Life Sciences courses in Ireland?

University of Galway, with 3, ahead of Dundalk Institute of Technology (1).

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