Pre-University Agricultural Science
This one-year course is designed to give students an introduction to Agricultural Science and covers a variety of areas related to the study of animal science. Students will gain a fundamental understanding of content related to animal and agri-sciences. The course offers modules such as Animal Anatomy and Physiology, Biology and Laboratory Skills.
| Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
1 Year
Entry Requirements
− Leaving Certificate
− Leaving Certificate Applied
− Mature applicants
− Equivalent qualifications
Careers / Further progression
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Graduates may apply to science courses at major Irish universities including DCU, Maynooth University, UCD, TU Dublin, UCC, NUIG, and several technological universities nationwide and in the UK. Examples of reserved places include 21 at Maynooth University, 30 at UCD Science, 20 at UCD Agricultural Science, and 10 at Trinity College.
Alternatively, graduates can pursue immediate employment in science-related roles.
Higher Education Pathways
UCD: DN250 Agriculture Science (Level 8, 4 Years)
UCD: DN 250 Animal and Crop Production (Level 8, 4 Years) (Zoology Option)
UCC: CK412 Agricultural Science (Level 8, 4 Years)
GMIT: GA777 Agricultural and Environmental Management (Level 7, 3 Years)
Maynooth University: MH208 Biological and Biomedical Sciences (Level 8, 4 Years)
Maynooth University: MH201 Science (Level 8, 3-4 Years)
DCU: DC121 Computer Science (Level 8, 4 Years) NUIG: GY303 Biomedical Science (Level 8, 4 Years) NUIG: GY301 Science (Level 8, 4 Years)
SETU Waterford: SE502 Agricultural Science (Level 8, 4 Years)
University of Limerick: LM093 Equine Science (Level 8, 4 Years) DKIT: DK885 Agri-Food Production
(Level 8, 4 Years)
DKIT: DK884 Sustainable Agriculture (Level 8, 4 Years)
Further information
SUSI Grant
SUSI (Student Universal Support Ireland) is Ireland’s single national awarding authority for all higher and further education grants. SUSI offers funding to eligible students for level 5 and level 6 courses in Dunboyne College of Further Education. For more information visit www.susi.ie
CERTIFICATION
Level 5 in Applied Science Laboratory Techniques 5M3807
The following modules are subject to change due to availability and demand:
Laboratory Techniques
Communications
Biology
Work Experience
Chemistry
Word Processing
Physics
Mathematics
Animal Anatomy and Physiology
5M3807 - Laboratory Techniques
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Phone: (01) 8026577
Email: DunboyneCollege@LMETB.ie
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