Expand+Applicants under 21 years of age on January 1 in year of entry must meet the following minimum entry requirements: A minimum of HC3 in two subjects and passes in four other subjects at H or O level in the Leaving Certificate (or equivalent) including...

Hide-Applicants under 21 years of age on January 1 in year of entry must meet the following minimum entry requirements: A minimum of HC3 in two subjects and passes in four other subjects at H or O level in the Leaving Certificate (or equivalent) including; English, Irish, Mathematics, a laboratory science subject i.e. Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Physics with Chemistry (joint) or Agricultural Science and any other subject recognised for entry purposes.

Applicants aged 21 years and older by January 1 in year of entry may enter as mature students. In this case a pass standard in Leaving Certificate Mathematics or equivalent is required. Apart from the requirement in Mathematics assessment of applicants will be on an individual basis to determine suitability to successfully undertake the course.

Applicants without a leaving certificate are encouraged to first complete the Foundation Course in Science, Engineering and Technology. Graduates of the Foundation Course are automatically eligible for entry to the Diploma

Expand+The Modular Programme in Science & Technology Studies is a part-time programme which focuses on the knowledge and skill requirements of high-tech industries. The modular structure is designed with flexibility in mind, enabling students to balance stu...

Hide-The Modular Programme in Science & Technology Studies is a part-time programme which focuses on the knowledge and skill requirements of high-tech industries. The modular structure is designed with flexibility in mind, enabling students to balance study with work and other commitments and to accumulate credits over a time frame that suits their lifestyle. Learning is delivered jointly by NUI Galway and UL (University of Limerick) via a blend of distance and online resources, on-campus tutorials and labs, and company-based projects.

The programme aims to:
provide students with a comprehensive grounding in the theoretical foundations of Science and Engineering

introduce students to areas of applied and specialist knowledge found in today’s high-tech environments

develop important managerial skills such as problem solving, decision making and advanced communication skills

Diploma in Science & Technology Studies

The Diploma consists of 20 modules to be completed over a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 4 years. The modules on offer include:

Core modules which cover the foundations of Science, Engineering, Management and IT

Electives which allow students to specialise in an area of
particular interest to them

Company-based projects to help students apply their learning in the workplace

Students who have successfully completed the Diploma can automatically progress to the Degree or the Specialist Diplomas.

Degree in Science & Technology Studies
The Degree consists of an additional 20 modules to be taken over 2 to 4 years. The core modules are largely in the areas of production science and operations and systems management. The elective streams will enable students to specialise and deepen their knowledge in the following areas:

Lean & Quality Systems
Medical Device Science
Environmental Sustainability
Mechanical Design
Form & Function of the Human Body
Automation & Control

Download Science and Technology Studies brochure.

Specialist Diplomas
Lean & Quality Systems
Medical Device Science
Environmental Sustainability
Form and Function of the Human Body

Each specialist diploma consists of four inter-related taught modules and a project to allow individuals to upskill in a particular area or study in a highly focused area of interest.

Exemptions: Applicants who have completed accredited study in a relevant area may apply for exemptions. Credit may also be granted for demonstrable experiential learning. Exemptions may be granted up to a maximum of 5 modules in the Diploma cycle and 5 modules in the Degree cycle. Exemptions are considered by the programme board on a case-by-case basis.

Who’s Suited to This Course

The programme is primarily intended to support those seeking career advancement in a variety of high tech industries such as medical devices, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology and manufacturing. It will also appeal to those with a personal interest in Science and Technology.