The Bachelor of Science (Honours) in DNA and Forensic Science at Technological University Dublin is designed for aspiring scientists eager to apply biological and chemical principles within the legal system. As DNA technologies and their applications expand across forensics, industry, and state laboratories, this programme equips you with the essential knowledge to address complex challenges. You will gain a robust understanding of core life and physical sciences, preparing you for a field where expert analysis is increasingly critical, particularly within Ireland's thriving biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors.
This full-time, on-campus undergraduate degree is studied over four years, immersing you in practical laboratory skills and theoretical concepts. You will develop expertise in areas such as DNA fingerprinting, chromatography, and analytical techniques, alongside essential subjects like genetics, microbiology, and law and ethics for forensics. Through hands-on laboratory work and a significant final-year project, you will build the competencies required for roles as an analyst in forensic, pharmaceutical, chemical, or biotechnology laboratories, graduating with the skills to excel in these dynamic scientific careers.