Pre University Science 5M3807

Course description

CERTIFICATION
• Level 5 Applied Science Laboratory Techniques
5M3807

WHAT IS PRE-UNIVERSITY SCIENCE?
This one-year course is designed to give students an
introduction to the world of science and covers a variety
of areas related to the sciences. The mathematics element
allows students to bring their levels up to the competence
relevant to their intended third level course. Students will
also have the option to study other modules along with
science to shape their qualification for entry to their desired
course or area of employment.

COURSE CONTENT
The following modules will be offered subject to
availability or demand and are subject to change:

• Laboratory Techniques
• Communications
• Biology
• Work Experience
• Chemistry
• Word Processing
• Physics
• Mathematics
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Safety and Health at Work

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Graduates may apply for science certificate or degree
courses in TCD, DCU, Maynooth University, UCD, TUD City
Campus/Tallaght, UCC, NUIG, Technological University of
the Shannon Athlone, Atlantic Technological University
Sligo/Letterkenny/St. Angela’s College Sligo, South East
Technological University Carlow, Munster Technological
University Cork, as well as, other ITs and colleges around the
country or in the UK
For example, there are up to 21 places in Maynooth
University, 30 places in UCD science courses and another 20
places in UCD Agricultural Science courses and 10 places in
Trinity in First Year Science for QQI graduates. Graduates
can also progress to Physical Education teaching in DCU.
Alternatively, students may seek immediate employment in
a range of companies and projects that seek graduates with
a science aptitude.

EXAMPLES OF HIGHER EDUCATION
PROGRESSION:
DCU: DC201 Common Entry Science (Level 8, 4 Years)
DC203 Science Education (Teaching)
(Level 8, 4 Years)
DC205 Physical Education with Biology
(Level 8, 4 Years)
DC121 Computer Science (Level 8, 4 Years)
DC206 Physical Education with Maths
(Level 8, 4 Years)
Maynooth University: MH208 Biological and
Biomedical Sciences (Level 8, 4 Years)
MH201 Science (Level 8, 3-4 Years)
NUIG: GY303 Biomedical Science (Level 8, 4 Years)
GY301 Science (Level 8, 4 Years)
UCD: DN200 Science (Level 8, 3-4 Years)
TUD City Campus: TU854 Science (Level 8, 4 Years)
TCD: TR060 Biological and Biomedical Sciences
(Zoology Option) (Level 8, 4 Years)

There are places reserved for QQI applicants on Level
7 & 8 Science degrees in Maynooth University, Trinity
College, DCU and TUD.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
• Leaving Certificate or Leaving Certificate Applied
or;
• Mature Students or;
• Other equivalent qualifications
All applicants will be interviewed regardless of
previous qualifications.

Apply directly at www.dunboynecollege.ie