Course Summary
Course Category: Northern Ireland (HET) - Apply through UCAS
Accredited by the IES (Institution of Environmental Sciences), this course is for the scientists and geographers who want to make a difference in protecting our planet. Whether you're aiming for a career in sustainability, consultancy, research, policy, or conservation, you’ll graduate ready to help future generations and global organizations lead with smarter and more responsible decisions.
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Career Sectors
This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.
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Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff Points: 104
or
UCAS Grades: 1 Distinction; 7 Merits
Leaving Cert entry requirements:
to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level) to include English and Maths at a minimum of H6 if studied at Higher Level or minimum of O4 if studied at Ordinary Level.__ __
Leaving Cert Grades and UCAS Points
The following table may help you calculating your Leaving cert grades into UCAS points:
If you believe the data above to be incorrect, please let us know at [email protected] - thank you.
QQI / FET Links
Points Calculator for QQI Awards:
Details of the QQI scoring system and a points calculator can be found HERE
The Student
Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.
Naturalist
Not surprisingly, some aspect of the natural sciences will run through the Naturalist's interests - from ecological awareness to nutrition and health. People with an interest in horticulture, land usage and farming (including fish) are Naturalists.
Some Naturalists focus on animals rather than plants, and may enjoy working with, training, caring for, or simply herding them. Other Naturalists will prefer working with the end result of nature's produce - the food produced from plants and animals. Naturalists like solving problems with solutions that show some sensitivity to the environmental impact of what they do. They like to see practical results and prefer action to talking and discussing.
Career Progression
Conservation Officer | Ecologist | Environmental Consultant | Environmental Water Management Officer | Mapping and Charting Officer | Science Educator | Scientific Officer
