Expand+Ireland’s pharmaceutical industry offers a wide range of products and services developed from research. Approximately 120 overseas companies have plants in Ireland including 9 of the 10 largest pharmaceutical companies in the world. Personnel with ...

Hide-Ireland’s pharmaceutical industry offers a wide range of products and services developed from research. Approximately 120 overseas companies have plants in Ireland including 9 of the 10 largest pharmaceutical companies in the world. Personnel with scientific knowledge in areas such as chemistry, biology, microbiology and laboratory analytical skills are essential for this industry sector.

The main focus of this course is to enhance the scientific knowledge and laboratory skills of the participants in a range of applied science fields. This course has assisted many graduates to progress to Higher Education in Ireland or the UK. Graduates have also used it to gain employment in the pharmaceutical industry.

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Further education (PLC) students will be eligible to receive PLC maintenance grants.

For more information on these please visit www.SUSI.ie (Student Universal Support Ireland).

Grants are means tested and if eligible the amount of the...

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Further education (PLC) students will be eligible to receive PLC maintenance grants.

For more information on these please visit www.SUSI.ie (Student Universal Support Ireland).

Grants are means tested and if eligible the amount of the grant is dependent on the distance students travel from their place of residence to the college.

It is advisable for students to apply as early as possible for maintenance grants.

For details of grant applications for the coming year, see: http://corkvec.ie/grants/index.shtml

For further information please see www.studentfinance.ie

Expand+Applications are invited any time up to the end of August. However, it is advisable to apply before mid-August to ensure places are still available on the course. All applicants' suitability is assessed on the merit of their application forms and by ...

Hide-Applications are invited any time up to the end of August. However, it is advisable to apply before mid-August to ensure places are still available on the course. All applicants' suitability is assessed on the merit of their application forms and by the means of a ten to fifteen minute interview. Interviews will take place in May and September depending on when you apply. All late applicants should check with the College Main Office as quite frequently, we have places still available on some courses in September. Applications can be made using our online application form (see above).

Expand+The following subjects may be offered:

•Biology 5N2746
Designed to develop an understanding of biology and an ability to perform practical tasks in biology.

•Food Chemistry 5N2748
Designed to develop an understanding of basic and analytical ...

Hide-The following subjects may be offered:

•Biology 5N2746
Designed to develop an understanding of biology and an ability to perform practical tasks in biology.

•Food Chemistry 5N2748
Designed to develop an understanding of basic and analytical chemistry and the fundamentals of food chemistry.

•Chemistry 5N2747
Designed to develop an understanding of the industrial and practical applications of chemistry.

•Food Processing 5N5245
Describes the processes used in the food industry to produce selected food products and explains the scientific principles underpinning these processes.

•Laboratory Skills 5N2751
Outlines basic laboratory techniques and safety measures important in an analytical laboratory.

•Mathematics 5N1833
Applies a broad range of mathematical skills and tools to a wide variety of contexts, with theoretical understanding.

•Microbiology 5N0737
Outlines the fundamentals of microbiology and basic microbiological skills used in a laboratory setting.

•Nutrition 5N2006
The study of the nutritional composition of food and the effects of food and nutrition on an individual’s health and personal well being.

•Communications 5N0690
Equips students for presentations, report writing and interviews.

•Work Experience 5N1356
The purpose of this subject is to equip the learner with the relevant knowledge, skill and competence to participate in the workplace for a limited time, carrying out work-related tasks independently while under general direction.

Expand+Career Opportunities

The pharmaceutical industry is one of Ireland’s largest employers and have a large potential for employment. Job opportunities for students who complete this course include: Laboratory assistants, Operators pharmaceutical ind...

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The pharmaceutical industry is one of Ireland’s largest employers and have a large potential for employment. Job opportunities for students who complete this course include: Laboratory assistants, Operators pharmaceutical industries.

Progression Opportunities
390 CAO points can be earned by students on successful completion of this course.

For full details on progression opportunities see these links:
Cork Colleges Progression Scheme
QQI Requirements

UCC:
•Biological and Chemical Sciences (CK402)
•Nutritional Science (CK504)
•Chemical Sciences (CK406)

CIT:
•Nutrition and Health Science (CR333)
•Applied Biosciences (CR006)
•Analytical and Pharmaceutical Chemistry (CR007)
•Science Course (CR300)
•Pharmaceutical Biotechnology (CR325)
•Analytical Chemistry with QA (CR340)