Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
WHAT WE WOULD LIKE FROM YOU!
An ambition to study Science at Third Level, a love of science & maths and a willingness to work hard are what is required.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS (Level 5)
It is recommended Applicants have attained a Pass grade in Leaving Cert Ordinary Level Maths or equivalent:
- Students who may not have formal academic requirements but who have the ability to successfully participate on the course will be considered. (RPL Recognition of Prior Learning)
- If English is not your first language you may be asked to complete an English assessment
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Anatomy and Physiology 5N0749
Biology 5N2746
Physics 5N1460
Laboratory Skills 5N2751
Chemistry 5N2747
Mathematics 5N1833
Communications 5N0690
Word Processing
Personal & Professional Development
Important
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
- Almost all PLC courses have a Work Experience module, which requires students to find their own placement in an area directly related to their course.
Progression to CAO Courses
Higher Education Links Scheme (HELS)
This course leads to a QQI Major Award, and provides progression opportunities to a number of Higher Education courses, including those in the CAO.
To view CAO courses to which this award provides a possible progression route, click below:
| QQI Code |
| 5M3807 |
To calculate Points based on your QQI award results, use the PLC Points Calculator.
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Investigative
The Investigative person will usually find a particular area of science to be of interest. They are inclined toward intellectual and analytical activities and enjoy observation and theory. They may prefer thought to action, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems with sophiscticated technology. These types prefer mentally stimulating environments and often pay close attention to developments in their chosen field.
Further Research
National Statistics for this Award (All Ireland)
The following data provides general information about this Award from colleges across Ireland.
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Career Progression
Employment opportunities include working in pharmaceutical research organisations as clinical researchers or as laboratory assistants. They may also work in science-related industries such as clinical trial monitoring or medical research organisations.
Students may also progress to participating Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) through the QQI Higher Education Links Scheme. Past students have progressed onto TU Dublin, DCU, UCD, Maynooth, TCD, TU Tallaght, SETU Carlow, ATU Sligo and UCC.
Six of our 2020 graduates got into Science in TCD. Five are in UCD Science and six into TU etc. Also, Cathal Brugha FET Science Students who graduate & meet the entry requirements for ATU Sligo are guaranteed places on many of their level 6 & 7 Science courses. All Science courses in DCU accept this Award. The new Laboratory apprenticeships are also an option.