Pre-University Science

Duration

1 year full-time.

Entry Requirements

Course Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate with 5 passes or equivalent is the standard entry requirement for all Level 5 courses. Leaving Certificate Applied or QQI Level 4 Award are also acceptable on the majority of Level 5 courses. Applicants who do not meet the standard entry requirements (e.g. mature learners etc.) for particular courses may be interviewed.

A QQI Level 5 award or equivalent in a relevant subject area is the standard entry requirement for Level 6 Advanced Certificate courses.

Non-Standard Applicants
Non-Standard Applicants may be required to complete an interview and/or other form of assessment to successfully complete their registration on their chosen programme.

English Language
All courses are delivered through English. In addition to the listed entry requirements, applicants whose first language is not English are required to complete and provide evidence of English language proficiency. Where prospective learners first language is not English, the standard minimum entry requirements for all courses is proficiency at B2 on The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

School Leavers
Whether you have attended school in Ireland, Northern Ireland, the UK or further afield, we have a programme to suit your needs. We have a wide range of suitable programmes with internationally recognised certification that will enhance both your career and further education possibilities.

International Students
DIFE welcomes applications from eligible international students. Help and advice is available for international students at every step of the application process and continues after enrolment onto your chosen programme.

Careers / Further progression

Progression & Career Options:
This is one of the most versatile QQI courses in that it allows graduates to apply for a wide range of science degree courses in universities. Graduates are also eligible to apply for science apprenticeship programmes.

Graduates have progressed to courses in Science, Science Education, Food Science, Biotechnology, Forensics, Pharmaceutical Science, Sports Science, Agricultural Science and Sports Rehabilitation in a variety of universities and technological universities.

Level 7 and 8 Courses to which this course is linked:
UCD
Science, Agricultural Science, Animal Science – Equine, Dairy Business, Food Science, Forestry Horticulture and Agri-Environmental Science, Computer Science.

DCU
Science, Sports Science and Health, Common Entry into Science, Analytical Science, Chemical and Pharmaceutical Science, Environmental Science and Health, Physics with Astronomy, Genetics and Cell Biology, Applied Physics, Physics with Biomedical Sciences, Biotechnology, Science Education, Actuarial Maths, Actuarial, Financial and Maths Science.

TCD Science:
Biological, Chemical, Physical.

TU Dublin (City Campus)
Physics with Energy and Environment, Physics Technology, Science and Nanotechnology, Clinical Measurement Science, Physics with Medical Physics and Bioengineering, Biosciences, Industrial and Environmental Physics, Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences. Nutraceuticals in Health and Nutrition, Food Innovation. Pharmaceutical Healthcare, Food Science and Management, Pharmacy Technician Studies, Environmental Health. Optometry, Ophthalmic Dispensing.

Maynooth University
Science, Biotechnology, Biological and Biomedical Science, Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Chemistry

UCC
Applied Psychology, Computer Science, Biological and Chemical Science, Biological Earth and Environmental Science, Genetics, Chemical Science, Physics and Astrophysics, Nutritional Sciences, Food Science, Public Health.

DKIT, University of Galway
Science

TUS Athlone
Health Science with Nutrition, Sport Science with Exercise Physiology, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Science, Bio-veterinary Science.

SETU Carlow
Physiology and Health Science, Sport Science, Sport Rehabilitation and Athletic Therapy, Strength and Conditioning.

MTU Cork
Analytical and Pharmaceutical Science, Physical Sciences, Herbal Sciences

TU Dublin (Tallaght Campus)
Pharmaceutical Science, DNA and Forensic Analysis, Sport Science and Health, Pharmaceutical Science

Entry to a range of other courses in Institutes of Technology.

This is not an exhaustive list. Applicants are advised at all times to confirm linked Awards, any additional module requirements, application processes and scoring systems with the Admissions Offices of the participating higher education institutions, or visit www.cao.ie.

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