Courses :: Course - BSC BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE, MH205, BIOMED

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	Degree Overview (this is a new degree beginning in September 2026. Points will not be known until Round 1 CAO offers in August 2026). Biology is the study of life, from the fundamental building blocks of our genes to the largest animals that inhabit our planet; how living things work - how they interact with one another and their surroundings, and how they change and evolve; and it involves the application of biomedical science to clinical research. Biomedical science seeks to understand disease processes and how new therapies might be developed. It seeks to utilise fundamental biological knowledge to advance clinical research. Students learn how to use analytical and technical procedures to monitor and improve human health and to investigate disease processes. The degree is broadly similar to the pre-clinical component of a medical degree. Our new degree, MH205 will cover aspects of cell biology, microbiology, immunology and cancer biology all of which are part of pre-med and first year medicine courses. The degree would equip students to apply for grad-entry medicine in a number of institutions nationally and internationally. Students also learn how to ask questions, make observations, and analyse evidence - in theory work and through practical laboratory sessions - and to present and communicate findings clearly while developing computer literacy and research skills. The main strengths of the Department include, Bioinformatics, Cancer Biology, Cell Biology, Immunology, Medical Mycology, Microbiology and Molecular Genetics and staff have international reputations and expertise in these areas. Students enjoy the opportunity to study a Bachelor of Arts subject in first year such as Economics, Spanish or Anthropology. Alternatively, students can choose a Bachelor of Science subject. There is a potential transfer pathway from first year BSc MH201 to second year BSc Biomedical Science MH205. Places are limited and are based on first year results.

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Degree Overview (this is a new degree beginning in September 2026. Points will not be known until Round 1 CAO offers in August 2026).

Biology is the study of life, from the fundamental building blocks of our genes to the largest animals that inhabit our planet; how living things work - how they interact with one another and their surroundings, and how they change and evolve; and it involves the application of biomedical science to clinical research. Biomedical science seeks to understand disease processes and how new therapies might be developed. It seeks to utilise fundamental biological knowledge to advance clinical research.
Students learn how to use analytical and technical procedures to monitor and improve human health and to investigate disease processes. The degree is broadly similar to the pre-clinical component of a medical degree. Our new degree, MH205 will cover aspects of cell biology, microbiology, immunology and cancer biology all of which are part of pre-med and first year medicine courses. The degree would equip students to apply for grad-entry medicine in a number of institutions nationally and internationally.
Students also learn how to ask questions, make observations, and analyse evidence - in theory work and through practical laboratory sessions - and to present and communicate findings clearly while developing computer literacy and research skills.
The main strengths of the Department include, Bioinformatics, Cancer Biology, Cell Biology, Immunology, Medical Mycology, Microbiology and Molecular Genetics and staff have international reputations and expertise in these areas.
Students enjoy the opportunity to study a Bachelor of Arts subject in first year such as Economics, Spanish or Anthropology. Alternatively, students can choose a Bachelor of Science subject.
There is a potential transfer pathway from first year BSc MH201 to second year BSc Biomedical Science MH205. Places are limited and are based on first year results.

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	Leaving Certificate Applicants - this is a new degree beginning in 2026. Points will not be known until CAO Round 1 offers in August 2026. Required to present (as a minimum): 2H5 & 4O6/H7 and O6/H7 in Irish, English & Science subject (one of Agricultural Science, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Physics, or Physics with Chemistry) & O4/H7 in Mathematics. HEAR and DARE DARE: The Disability Access Route to Education is a third level alternative admissions scheme for school-leavers whose disabilities have had a negative impact on their second level education. HEAR: The Higher Education Access Route is a third level admissions scheme for school leavers from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds. Contact the Access Office for more information about these access routes. The Maynooth Education Click here for details about optional Critical Skills courses, Electives and degree pathways.

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	APPLY TO THE CAO - WWW.CAO.IE The application process depends on the type of applicant you are. Click here for all information about how to apply. Categories of applicant: School-leavers (Leaving Certificate students) Mature students (23 years or older by 1st January in the year of entry to the University/part-time degrees the mature age is 21) EU/EFTA/UK students International students (outside the EU) QQI (Further Education) students Transferring students Deferring students

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