Course Description:

This is a one-year full-time course intending to train and prepare students who have a good standard of general education for interesting and challenging, but rewarding careers in the area of Science.  It aims to provide students with theoretical, practical knowledge and skills necessary to seek employment opportunities in our regionally expanding pharmaceutical industries.

Course Content:

 Biology                                                                                    Work Experience

Nutrition                                                                                 Communications

Physics                                                                                     Mathematics

Chemistry                                                                               Materials Science

Laboratory Skills

Certification and Progression

QQI Level 5 Laboratory Techniques 5M3807.  The full QQI Level 5 Certificate facilitates entry on a competitive basis to a range of third level institutions nationwide.

Work Experience

 Work experience placement in a related vocational area is an integral part of this course.  Students are responsible for seeking their own work placement.

Career Prospects

Food Science and Pharmaceutical Industries

Healthcare Sector

Laboratory Assistant

Entry Requirements:

 Applicants should have successfully completed a full Leaving Cert Programme. Students should have received 5 Grade D’s in Leaving Certificate Subjects including English.  Places are awarded on a combination of points for Grades in the Leaving Cert and marks awarded for performances at interview.

Mature students with no formal Qualifications are welcome to apply.