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Pre-University Science - Animal Anatomy & Physiology

PLC Post Leaving Cert
5M3807

This course gives students a broad base in Science with a wide range of modules covered. It includes Animal Anatomy and Physiology for those students who may be interested in applying to Veterinary Nursing.

Award Name Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ)
NFQ Classification Major
Awarding Body QQI
NFQ Level Level 5 NFQ
Award Name NFQ Classification Awarding Body NFQ Level
Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) Major QQI Level 5 NFQ
Course Provider:
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Location:
Walkinstown
Attendance Options:
Full time, Daytime
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Duration

One Year Full Time

Entry Requirements

Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied Programme, QQI Level 4 full major award or equivalent.
Work/life experience may be acceptable for mature students.
Students should be 16 years old or over at the start of the course.
Aptitude: Applicants must have a motivation to learn, an interest in the subject area and the ability to acquire the knowledge, skills and competencies set out in the course.
Competent written and spoken English (CEFR B1 or higher).

Careers / Further progression

Career Options
Students may wish to progress to Science courses, including Veterinary Nursing in UCD at Third Level or seek employment in Science related areas.

Third Level Progression
Pre University Science is one of the most widely recognised QQI awards as it links into nearly all Science courses in all Higher Education Institutions in Ireland through CAO.

Trinity College accept this course for entry into Biological and Biomedical Sciences TR060, Chemical Sciences TR061, Dental Technology TR803, Physical Sciences TR063 and Geography and Geological Sciences TR062.

UCD allow progression into Science DN200, Veterinary Nursing DN310 and Food Science DN261.

TU Dublin- City Centre Campus accept this award for over 20 of its degrees including Science TU755, Clinical Measurement TU868, Physics with Energy and Environment TU878 and Science with Nanotechnology TU855.

TU Dublin- Tallaght accept this award for ALL science related degrees including DNA and Forensic Analysis TU752 and Pharmaceutical Science TU763

Maynooth University allows progression to a wide range of degrees including Science MH201, Biotechnology MH202 and Biological and Biomedical Sciences MH208.

DCU accepts this award into a significant number of degrees including Science Education DC203, Analytical Science DC161, Genetics and Cell Biology DC168 and Chemical Sciences DC163.

Please contact admin@greenhillscollege.ie with any queries.

QQI FET Links to CAO Courses

Course Web Page

Further information

Commences in late Aug/ early September

In response to the cost-of-living crisis, DDLETB have implemented a significant reduction in fees for all domestic (EU, EEA, Stamp 4) students undertaking a PLC course in the 2024-2025 academic year.
The only fee payable for full-time and part-time courses in this academic year is: Non-refundable Deposit €50 
 All other charges including course-specific fees have been waived for the 2024/2025 academic year.

Non-EEA students: Non-EEA nationals should contact the college for details of entry requirements and fees.

* Fees are subject to change. Check with the College for the latest details on fees.

Funding Schemes 
There are several funding schemes available for eligible students, including:-

VTOS (Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme)
BTEI (Back to Education Initiative)
SUSI Grant

Applications are open for 2024/2025 academic year. Application for all courses is online on the www. greenhillscollege.ie website (Application weblink above). Where courses are full, learners may be placed on a waiting list and allocated places as they become available.

Modules
Animal Anatomy and Physiology 5N0750
Biology 5N2746
Chemistry 5N2747
Laboratory Skills 5N2751
Mathematics 5N1833
Physics 5N1460
Communications 5N0690
Word Processing 5N1358
Work Experience 5N1356

5M3807 - Laboratory Techniques

Certification:
NFQ Level 5 award made by QQI 5M3807 Laboratory Techniques

Tel: (01) 450 7779
Email:admin@greenhillscollege.ie
www.greenhillscollege.ie

Course Provider:
Alternate Provider:
Location:
Walkinstown
Attendance Options:
Full time, Daytime
Apply to:
Course provider