| Course Name |
Biomedical Science - Laboratory Techniques |
| Course Provider |
Galway Community College |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
Galway & Roscommon ETB |
| Course Code |
5M3807 |
| Course Type |
PLC Post Leaving Cert |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ)
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Major |
QQI |
Level 5 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Full time, Daytime |
| Location (Districts) |
Galway City |
| Course Content |
Course Aims:
The course is designed to provide the learner with a good foundation in Science and Maths, along with practical laboratory experience. There is a focus on bio medical knowledge, sterilisation techniques, material science and good communication skills. |
| FET Code |
5M3807 - Laboratory Techniques |
| Comment |
Expand+Special Features
This course will provide the learner with both knowledge and experience in general sciences with a specific focus on biomedical/pharmaceutical science.
Students will visit and gain work experience working with some of the many ...
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This course will provide the learner with both knowledge and experience in general sciences with a specific focus on biomedical/pharmaceutical science.
Students will visit and gain work experience working with some of the many established bio medical companies here in Galway.
Please Note
Galway Community College reserves the right to make changes to any course, to limit the number of places available or to withdraw a course. No part of this information shall be deemed to form a contract between the college and a student or a third party.
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| Course Fee |
GCC Registration Fee of €250 applies to all courses
€200 Government Levy Fee applies to all except:
- Those in receipt of Back to Education Allowance.
- Medical Card Holders (valid at time of Registration).
- Those in receipt of a SUSI Grant.
- Those on a VTOS scheme.
An additional QQI Certification Fee applies to all students except Medical Card Holders and Social Welfare recipients. This is payable in January of the academic year. |
| Financial Support |
Further information is available at www.studentfinance.ie or www.susi.ie |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Application Fee |
Students who accept the offer of a place on a course must pay a non refundable deposit of €50.00. |
| Subjects Taught |
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Anatomy & Physiology - 5N0749
Biology - 5N2746
Chemistry - 5N2747
Communications - 5N0690
Laboratory Skills - 5N2751
Material Science - 5N1637
Mathematics - 5N1833
Sterilization and High Level Disinfection - 5N3778
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Anatomy & Physiology - 5N0749
Biology - 5N2746
Chemistry - 5N2747
Communications - 5N0690
Laboratory Skills - 5N2751
Material Science - 5N1637
Mathematics - 5N1833
Sterilization and High Level Disinfection - 5N3778
Work Experience - 5N1356
Work Experience
This will take place in the laboratories of industries e.g. biomedical, pharmaceuticals, food sciences as well as some public institutions. Work experience gives students a clear idea of what they can expect in a career in a modern laboratory or industry.
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| Entry Requirements |
QQI Level 4, minimum of 17 years of age at time of registration, Leaving Certificate/Leaving Certificate Applied, Equivalent qualifications from other countries, relevant life experiences, relevant work experiences and mature students. |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Expand+Progression Routes
Students may use this course as an entry into employment in the biomedical/Pharmaceutical sector or as entry requirements to third level science courses. This includes limited places in GMIT degree programs including Applied Bio...
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Students may use this course as an entry into employment in the biomedical/Pharmaceutical sector or as entry requirements to third level science courses. This includes limited places in GMIT degree programs including Applied Biology and Biopharmaceutical Science Chemical and Pharmaceutical Science.
Career Opportunities
Students may use this course as an entry into employment in the Biomedical/Pharmaceutical sector. There are over 6000 people in Galway employed in the bio/medical sector. Many career opportunities are available to those with experience and qualifications in this field.
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| Further Enquiries |
Phone: 091 755464 / 091758054
Email: gcc@gretb.ie
Website: www.galwaycc.ie |
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