Pre-University Science

Course description

WHAT WILL I STUDY?    Laboratory Techniques 5M3807   

Anatomy & Physiology; Biology; Physics; Laboratory Skills; Chemistry; Mathematics; Communications; Word Processing; Personal & Professional Development

CAREER/PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITIES

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, SET (Carlow), ATU ( Sligo) and UCC.  Ten of our 2019 graduates got into General Science in UCD. Five from the same year got into TCD Science etc.  Students who graduate & meet The Entry Requirements for ATU Sligo  are guaranteed places on  most of their level 6 & 7  Science courses. The new Laboratory apprenticeships are also an option.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Leaving Cert or LCA • It is recommended that Applicants  have attained a Pass grade in Leaving Cert Ordinary Level Maths or equivalent.• LCA and Leaving Certificate Foundation Maths students must sit a short Maths test as part of the Induction process •  Mature students•  Apply directly at www.cathalbrughafet.ie