| Course Name |
Medical Laboratory Science |
| Course Provider |
Colaiste Dhulaigh College of Further Education |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
City of Dublin ETB |
| VTOS Information |
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| Course Code |
1105 (Assigned by Qualifax. Not an official code) |
| Course Type |
PLC Post Leaving Cert |
| Qualifications |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Full time, Daytime |
| Location (Districts) |
Coolock, Dublin 5 |
| Course Content |
This course is designed to satisfy the increasing demand from students who wish to pursue a career in Applied Biology, Bio-Technology or Bio-Medical Science or continue their studies to degree level in the Sciences. |
| Qualification Letters |
HND |
| Duration |
2 years |
| Comment |
Medical Laboratory Science
Higher National Diploma in Applied Biology Level 6 |
| Alternative Entry |
Expand+International Applicants
The college welcomes applications from qualified international applicants. International (non-EU) learners must comply with Irish immigration requirements and must present either a student visa or a letter of permission to r...
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The college welcomes applications from qualified international applicants. International (non-EU) learners must comply with Irish immigration requirements and must present either a student visa or a letter of permission to remain in Ireland, issued by the Immigration section of the Department of Justice. Non-EU learners in certain circumstances may be required to pay a course fee for their course. For further details, please contact the college.
Learners are advised that to benefit from their chosen course they should be proficient in written and spoken English. Learners may be required to do an English Language proficiency assessment as part of the interview process.
Mature Students
The number of mature students attending CDCFE is increasing each year and at present constitutes a significant proportion of our total numbers. Mature students are very welcome and our Learner Support Service will pay particular attention to their learning needs.
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| Course Fee |
Course Charges
There are no fees for tuition. However, in line with provision in the third level sector, charges exist to cover the costs of the following items: books, some equipment, uniforms/clothing, student services, student union, examination fees and registration charges by professional bodies. Check website for individual course charges. In addition students are liable for a €200 participant contribution. Some categories of student are exempt from paying the contribution
- see website. |
| Financial Support |
Grants
Students undertaking any full time Further Education course may apply for a means tested maintenance grant. Application forms are available from SUSI www.susi.ie. Students from designated disadvantaged partnership areas may be eligible for financial assistance towards course charges. |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Subjects Taught |
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YEAR 1
Physiology of Cellular Systems in Animals, Neurophysiology and Homeostatic control of the Human Body, Laboratory Techniques for Applied Biology, Medical Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, Cell Biology 1, Biochemistry of Macr...
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YEAR 1
Physiology of Cellular Systems in Animals, Neurophysiology and Homeostatic control of the Human Body, Laboratory Techniques for Applied Biology, Medical Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, Cell Biology 1, Biochemistry of Macromolecules and Metabolic Pathways 1, Analysis of Scientific Data and Information, Chemistry for Applied Biologists 1, Chemical Laboratory Techniques 1.
YEAR 2
Cell Biology 2, Biochemistry of Macromolecules 2, Molecular Biology and Genetics, The Immune Response System, Applied Genetics of Industry Agriculture and Medicine, Medicinal Chemistry, Project for Applied Science, Chemistry for Applied Biologists 2, Chemical Laboratory Techniques 2, Environmental Monitoring and Analysis. (subject to change).
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| Entry Requirements |
Expand+All candidates must attend an interview.
Offers of places on year 1 of Medical Laboratory Science are subject to the following conditions for candidates:
Leaving Certificate
Leaving certificate students must have achieved a minimum of a D1 grade...
Hide-All candidates must attend an interview.
Offers of places on year 1 of Medical Laboratory Science are subject to the following conditions for candidates:
Leaving Certificate
Leaving certificate students must have achieved a minimum of a D1 grade in ordinary level Mathematics and a minimum of a B3 grade at ordinary level in one of the following leaving certificate subjects, Biology, Chemistry, Home Economics, Agricultural Science, Physics & Chemistry.
QQI Level 5 Award
QQI Level 5 Laboratory Techniques (5M3807) students must have achieved a full level 5 QQI award containing a Distinction in Laboratory Skills, a Merit in Mathematics and any other 4 Merits. QQI Level 5 students from a related award must have achieved a full award containing a distinction in a science based subject and five merits.
Mature Students
Mature students (over 21) who do not meet the minimum academic
requirements but who can demonstrate the ability to successfully
participate on the course will be considered.
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| Careers or Further Progression |
Career Opportunities
Laboratories, Hospitals, Food Manufacture and the Pharmaceutical
Industries. Students may also use the course for advanced entry
to degree courses in Ireland in the areas of General Science,
Biochemistry, Bio-Technology, Toxicology, Microbiology, Quality
Control in Food Production. |
| Further Enquiries |
Telephone 01 848 1400
Fax 01 847 1544
email coolock@cdcfe.cdetb.ie
Website www.cdcfe.ie |
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