Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
This comprehensive course aims to provide students with both the knowledge and practical skills necessary to access science based Degree programmes (including Sports Science) in both Institutes of Technology and Universities.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Biology
Anatomy and Physiology
Chemistry
Physics
Mathematics
Laboratory Skills
Nutrition
Safety & Health at Work
Communications
Work Experience
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
This is one of the most versatile QQI courses in that it allows graduates to apply for a very wide range of Science and Non-Science Degree courses in Institutes of Technology and Universities. Past students have progressed to courses in Science, Science Education, Food Science, Biotechnology, Forensics, Pharmaceutical Science, Sports Science, Agricultural Science and Sports Rehabilitation in:
TCD, TU Blanchardstown Campus, DCU, Carlow IT, UCD, NUIG, Maynooth University, UCC, DKIT, UL, TU Dublin City Campus.Graduates are eligible to apply for science apprenticeship programmes.