B.A. (Moderatorship) Honours (Level 8) - Biological and Biomedical Sciences - Microbiology

Microbiology is the study of the structures and life processes of micro-organisms (such as bacteria, protists, fungi, and viruses) together with their activities and effects, beneficial and detrimental, on plants, animals, humans, and the environment. It also studies the control of these effects and the harnessing of microbial processes for applications in biotechnology. A microbiologist is a versatile scientist and studies microbes at both cellular and molecular levels, using a wide range of techniques, and will also be proficient in microbial biochemistry and genetics.

Leaving Certificate:H6 or O4 MathematicsH4 in two of Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Physics/Chemistry, Geology, Geography, Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Agricultural Science, Computer Science.GCSE: Grade B/6 MathematicsAdvanced GCE (A-Level):Grade C in two of Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Physics/Chemistry, Geology, Geography, Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Agricultural Science, Computer Science.International Baccalaureate:SL Grade 5 MathematicsHL Grade 5 in two of Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Physics/Chemistry, Geology, Geography, Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Agricultural Science, Computer Science.Certain subject combinations are not permitted: Physics/Chemistry with Physics or Chemistry, Agricultural Science with Biology, and Applied Mathematics with Mathematics. CAO Points 555International Baccalaureate - Overall 24 which must include 3 subjects grade 5 at higher level and 3 subjects grade 4 at standard level to include English, Mathematics and another language.