Applied Science - Laboratory Techniques
The main focus of this course will be to enhance your scientific knowledge and laboratory skills in a range of applied science fields. This one-year full time course has assisted the majority of our past graduates in progressing to third level courses in Universities and IT’s. It is also suitable for individuals who wish to enhance their chances of employment in the pharmaceutical industry.
| 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.
This is a one year full time course.
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate or equivalent, ideally a minimum of a pass in Mathematics at Ordinary Level Leaving Certificate.
For mature applicants experience will be considered in lieu of formal qualifications.
All applicants are interviewed, and places are awarded on suitability.
Careers / Further progression
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 industries.
Progression Opportunities
Students who study and complete this course are eligible to apply for many courses in the Science field within Irish Third Level Institutes. As this course is part of the “Links Scheme” for entry into third level colleges, students gain entry to these linked courses based on their QQI results rather than their Leaving Certificate results. Students who wish to use the links to further studies will need to achieve a certain level in their QQI award.
Some examples of these linked courses include:
University College Cork:
Biological and Chemical Sciences (CK402).
Nutritional Science (CK504).
Chemical Sciences (CK406).
MTU Cork:
Nutrition and Health Science (CR333).
Applied Biosciences (CR006).
Analytical and Pharmaceutical Chemistry (CR007).
Science Course (CR300).
Pharmaceutical Biotechnology (CR325).
Analytical Chemistry with QA (CR340).
Home Economics and Business Teaching (MT930) – First 3 years in MTU and final 2 in UCC.
Further information
FEES
Student Services: €250
QQI exam fees: €50*
Materials: €100
Field Trip: €40
Total: €440
Please note that only debit cards/visa/mastercard payments are acceptable for payment. The College cannot accept cash/cheque.
* Note: Students with medical cards are exempt from paying the QQI exam fee.
Learners attending full-time Further Education PLC courses may be eligible for a means-tested maintenance grant. Information
regarding eligibility and application details is available at www.susi.ie
Interviews are held a number of times per year from Springtime through to course commencement. The interview simply acts to match the applicant against the course in terms of suitability, commitment and expectation.
Ireland’s pharmaceutical industry produces a wide range of products and services, from research and development of new medicines to the manufacturing and marketing of these. Personnel with scientific knowledge and laboratory analytical skills are essential for this area.
Ireland is home to a large number of pharmaceutical companies, many of which are located locally within the Munster region. It is an exciting and rewarding sector to be involved in.
The main focus of this course will be to enhance your scientific knowledge and laboratory skills in a range of applied science fields. This one-year full time course has assisted the majority of our past graduates in progressing to third level courses in Universities and IT’s. It is also suitable for individuals who wish to enhance their chances of employment in the pharmaceutical industry.
The following subjects may be offered:
Biology - 5N2746
Microbiology - 5N0737
Chemistry - 5N2747
Food Chemistry - 5N2748
Food Processing - 5N5245
Laboratory Skills - 5N2751
Mathematics - 5N1833
Nutrition - 5N2006
Communications - 5N0690
Work Experience - 5N1356
5M3807 - Laboratory Techniques
5M5267 - Food Science
Award
QQI Level 5 Laboratory Techniques: 5M3807
Food Science: 5M5267
Yvonne Crowley, Course Director
Email: yvonne.crowley@csn.ie
Tel: (021) 2067 637
Email: info@csn.ie
Phone: +353 21 4961020
Address: Tramore Road Campus (Cork College of FET), Tramore Rd., Cork City. T12 AC91