Course Summary
This Micro-credential aims to provide a general overview of key environmental concepts such as climate change, plastic pollution, sustainability, and biodiversity.
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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.
Entry Requirements
Application Details
From the 1st April, 2024 you can apply for any University of Galway Micro-credential through our Online Application Portal.
When completing your application please make sure to apply under CPC 15 (Science & Engineering CPD) in the drop-down menu after selecting Standalone Module- Continuing Professional Development.
For this micro-credential, please copy and paste or type this into the text box under Module Name: BME5107
Academic Year 2024/25, Semester 1
Fees
Subsided fee: €260
*Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria may qualify for a 80% fee subsidy, subject to the availability of subsidised places. For eligibility details, please refer to the Eligibility Criteria on the Micro-credentials webpage.
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.
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.
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
Duration
The mode of study for this Micro-credential is Online Learning