Expand+QQI FET / FETAC Scoring

This scoring scheme only applies where all the requirements for the major award are met, ie. when the named component awards specified have been achieved to a minimum of 120 credits.

Each component is scored as follows:...

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This scoring scheme only applies where all the requirements for the major award are met, ie. when the named component awards specified have been achieved to a minimum of 120 credits.

Each component is scored as follows:
Each component is given a score based on the credit value of the component and the weighting of the grade achieved:

1. Most component awards have a credit value of 15 (the possible
component credit values are 5, 10, 15, 20 and 30).

2. The following weightings will apply to the grades achieved: Distinction=3, Merit=2, Pass=1.

To calculate a component score:

1. List the components in order of achievement (D/M/P). Allow 120 credits worth of achievement.

2. Multiply the credit value of the component by the weighting for the grade achieved (3/2/1).

3. Add all of the component scores up to a cumulative credit value of 120. When adding up these scores begin with distinctions, then merits, then passes.

4. Multiply the total by 10 and divide by 9 to give the overall score (maximum 400).

The transcript for major awards lists the award code and title, grade and date of achievement for individual components required for the major award, and for any components achieved in any other certification period.

QQI FET / FETAC forwards all relevant results achieved by applicants
to the CAO.

This scoring system replaces that of the original higher education links scheme and that of the ‘pilot’ scheme, and applies to all results achieved from 2013.

Some applicants will combine components achieved prior to the introduction of CAS with others which are part of CAS. The scoring is managed by CAO according to the system above.

Level 5 and 6 Certificates, ie. major awards, achieved before the introduction of CAS are also scored according to the system outlined above. To view the list of QQI FET / FETAC awards, see www.fetac.ie/fetac/awardsinfo/directory/directory.htm

QQI FET / FETAC results cannot be added to Leaving Certificate points. Where applicants have taken both exams, the higher points will be considered for rating purposes.

Expand+Student Contribution
The Student Contribution Charge for the academic year 2016/2017 is €3,000. The Student Contribution is an annual charge which is set by the Government and all third level students are liable to pay it, unless they have qualifie...

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The Student Contribution Charge for the academic year 2016/2017 is €3,000. The Student Contribution is an annual charge which is set by the Government and all third level students are liable to pay it, unless they have qualified for a grant (see below).

Tuition Fees
Tuition Fees are due to the Institute for all undergraduate students. The Department of Education provides a “Free Tuition Fee” Scheme. A student who qualifies for “Free Tuition Fees” will be exempt from paying Tuition Fees to WIT and those students who do not qualify for “Free Tuition Fees” will be liable to pay full tuition fees depending on the programme that you choose to complete.

Generally students who are first time undergraduates pursuing a full time undergraduate programme qualify for Free Fees Funding. However please refer to: www.studentfinance.ie for full details of the “Free Tuition Fee” Scheme.

WIT Student Card
This is a €15.00 charged to all first year students for the issue of a student card. This WITcard is required for access to student facilities (Should you already have a valid WIT student ID from previous years, you do not need to purchase another one).

Expand+Grants
Students who wish to apply for a Third Level Grant need to apply directly online to SUSI (Student Universal Support Ireland) through www.studentfinance.ie / www.susi.ie As soon as the online application system opens for the academic year, you...

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Students who wish to apply for a Third Level Grant need to apply directly online to SUSI (Student Universal Support Ireland) through www.studentfinance.ie / www.susi.ie As soon as the online application system opens for the academic year, you will be able to apply online with SUSI. The online application facility will be available through www.studentfinance.ie / www.susi.ie Remember, it is not necessary to have received an offer of a college place or to be enrolled in college in order to apply online.

If your grant has been approved, SUSI will pay the Student Contribution Fee directly to the Third Level Institute. Students who have paid full or part fees will be refunded by the Grants Administrator once SUSI have paid full fees.

For further information please see:
www.studentfinance.ie

For further information regarding Grants please see: www.citizensinformation.ie/en/education/third_level_education www.studentfinance.ie/mp7919/maintenance-grant/index.html

Expand+Early online application (discounted): Fee €25 Closing Date: 20th January 2017 at 5:15pm

Normal online application: Fee €40 Closing Date: 1st February 2017 at 5:15pm

Late online application - restrictions apply: Fee: €50 Closing Date: 1st May 2...

Hide-Early online application (discounted): Fee €25 Closing Date: 20th January 2017 at 5:15pm

Normal online application: Fee €40 Closing Date: 1st February 2017 at 5:15pm

Late online application - restrictions apply: Fee: €50 Closing Date: 1st May 2017 at 5:15 pm

Change of Mind: Fee: Nil Closing Date: 1st July 2017 5:15 pm

Exceptional online late application - see page 14 of the 2017 CAO Handbook: Fee €50 Closing Date: 22nd July 2017 at 5:15pm

You should avoid submitting an application close to a closing date. No extensions to closing dates will be allowed and all fees are non-refundable.

LATE APPLICATIONS
Late Applications are those which are received after 5:15pm on 1st February 2017 and will be accepted up to 5:15pm on 1st May 2017, subject to the restricitions listed on page 3 of the 2017 CAO Handbook.

Late Applications (Exception to Timetable)
The exceptional closing date of 22nd of July at 5:15pm applies only to applicants who are currently undergraduate students in any year in any one of the participating HEIs (subject to the exclusions listed below). In order to avail of the Exceptional Late Application facility you must have entered the HEI through the CAO system.

If you did not enter your current course through the CAO system, you must first contact the Admissions Office of the HEI to which you wish to apply and they will inform you if you may submit an application direct to the institution.

Exclusions:
You may submit a late application only for entry to courses other than your existing course. If you wish to repeat the year in the same course you must arrange this within your HEI.

Mary Immaculate College Limerick, Trinity College Dublin and the University of Limerick have special procedures in place in the case of current or previous students who wish to apply for entry to another course in the same HEI. Such applicants must contact their Admissions Office to determine the application procedure. However, if you are a student in another HEI and you wish to apply to any of these three HEIs, you should apply through CAO.

Refer to page 15 of the 2017 CAO Handbook on how to make an Exceptional Late Application.

Restricted-category Applicants
Mature applicants – most HEIs will require mature applicants, who wish to be assessed on mature grounds, to have applied to CAO by 1st February 2017 at 5:15pm. (This restriction does not apply if the applicant wishes to be considered on the basis of school leaving qualifications only.) For more information about applying to CAO on the basis of mature years go to www.cao.ie/mature.

Applying for the HEAR and/or DARE schemes – to be considered for the HEAR and/or DARE schemes applicants must have registered on the CAO system by 1st February 2017 at 5:15pm and must have completed the HEAR/DARE application form by 1st March 2017 at 5:15pm – supporting documents must be sent to CAO offices before 1st April 2017 at 5:15pm.

Expand+What is the BSc (Hons) in Agricultural Science?
Agricultural Science is the application of science and other disciplines (e.g. business) to the production of quality food. It encompasses a range of services provided to farmers and food producers to...

Hide-What is the BSc (Hons) in Agricultural Science?
Agricultural Science is the application of science and other disciplines (e.g. business) to the production of quality food. It encompasses a range of services provided to farmers and food producers to ensure quality standards and profitable production systems.

The course prepares students for a career in agricultural science and agri-business. Graduates will have a strong background in the areas of science, food, agriculture, the environment, business and quality assurance. Self-management, team working, business awareness, problem solving, land management and communication are all areas which will be strongly incorporated into the main core of this level 8 programme.

Stamp duty exemption
This course fulfils the requirements for stamp duty exemption for land transfer for young farmers (Green Cert.)

Placement
In semester 6, students can choose between a farm placement or an industrial placement.

The Farm placement, organised by Teagasc, gives students experience of practical farming on a high quality farm and allows learners to gain a broad experience of farming and to apply and develop their knowledge and skills. The student will be monitored by the host farmer and by Teagasc staff and the student will keep a reflective work log. Students are also encouraged to seek placements overseas e.g. New Zealand and the UK.

The Industrial Placement allows learners to apply and develop their skills in the agri-food industry. The placement is designed to meet the needs of industry whilst providing the student with a broader skills-base. The practical element of employment will complement the course content and help develop skills that are essential in today’s work environment. Students will be placed for work experience for a minimum of 15 weeks during semester 5. The industrial placement will be organised by WIT and monitored by the employer, WIT staff with the student keeping a reflective work log.

Kildalton College
Students on this course take nine modules at Kildalton College of Agriculture. Transport is provided.

Expand+Year 1:
Semester 1:
Introductory Biology
Introductory Chemistry
Introductory Physics
Introductory Mathematics
Introduction to ICT for Scientists
Good Lab. Practice and Core Skills

Year 1:
Semester 2:
Physical & Organic Chemistry
Cell Bio...

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Semester 1:
Introductory Biology
Introductory Chemistry
Introductory Physics
Introductory Mathematics
Introduction to ICT for Scientists
Good Lab. Practice and Core Skills

Year 1:
Semester 2:
Physical & Organic Chemistry
Cell Biology & Biochemistry
Physics for Scientists
Mathematics for Scientists
Agriculture in the Economy (K)
Plant Biology

Year 2:
Semester 3:
Microbiology 1
Mechanisation and Safety (K)
Statistics for Scientists
Soils Management (K)
Environmental Science
Food Analysis

Year 2:
Semester 4:
Food Microbiology
Mathematics for Agri-Scientists
Food Process Technology
Grassland and Dairy Production (K)
Tillage Crop Production (K)
Beef and Sheep Production (K)

Year 3:
Semester 5:
Food Management Systems
Agriculture and the Environment
Food Ingredients
Business Management
Crop Technology (K)
Animal Technology (K)

Year 3:
Semester 6:
Agricultural Science Farm Placement
OR
Agricultural Science Industrial Placement

Year 4:
Semester 7:
Research Methodology and Literature Review
Agricultural ICT
Livestock Management (K)
Food Traceability and Genomics
Crop Technology (K)
Marketing for Small Business

Year 4:
Semester 8:
Agricultural Science Project
Managing People
Soils Nutrient Management
Integrated Pest Management
Rural Entrepreneurship
Animal Health & Physiology

(K) denotes module is taken in Kildalton College of Agriculture.