- Code: HK
- Certification: QQI Level 5 Award in Laboratory Techniques (5M3807)
- Duration: One Year
Description
The purpose of the course is to prepare learners for entry to first year of a degree course in science or a science-related field in a Higher Education Institution. The course is aimed and designed for learners who may not have studied all of the science subjects previously. It has a large emphasis on both theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary in Biology, Chemistry and Physics. This course has had outstanding results with most graduates progressing to top rated Universities.
- Programme of Study
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- Anatomy & Physiolgy
- Biology
- Physics
- Laboratory Skills
- Chemistry
- Mathematics
- Communications
- Work Experience
Components subject to change - Entry Requirements
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One of the following:
- Leaving Certificate or its equivalent with at least one science subject and minimum entry requirement Ordinary Level Maths. Extenuating circumstances may be considered
- Leaving Certificate Applied with a Distinction profile to include QQI Level 4 Biology
- Full QQI Level 4 Certificate with a Distinction profile and a science subject
- Mature Applicants – experience will be considered in lieu of formal qualifications
Applicants should have good basic literacy skills and mathematical skills.
- Career Opportunities
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- Pharmaceutical research
- Laboratory Technicians
- Clinical trial monitoring
- Medical research
- Biotechnology
- Higher Education Progression*
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Graduates are eligible to apply through the CAO and/or the Higher Education Links Scheme for entry to year one of a range of higher certificate and degree programmes at Universities such as:
UCD University College Dublin:- Science (DN200)
- Agricultural Science (DN250)
- Food Science (DN261)
TUD Technological University Dublin (Grangegorman Campus):
- Science (TU755)
- Environmental Health (TU869)
- Food Innovation (TU881)
- Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences (TU762)
DCU Dublin City University:
- Physics General Entry (DC175)
- Biotechnology (DC181)
- Genetics and Cell Biology (DC168)
- Chemical Sciences General Entry (DC163)
- Sport Science and Health (DC202)
UCC University College Cork:
- Public Health Sciences (CK706)
- Medical and Health Sciences (CK707)
TCD Trinity College Dublin
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences (TR060)
- Chemical Sciences (TR061)
- Physical Sciences (TR063)
Please note that the courses listed above are only a select few, many other courses can be entered using this QQI award, please visit www.careersportal.ie for more.
- Course Co-Ordinator
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Janice Walsh
- Where are they now?
"My time in BIFE was an unforgettable experience. The year was filled with amazing tutors, classes and great friends. The Pre-University Science course was extremely well organised and was great fun to participate in.