| Course Name |
General Science with IT Sligo |
| Course Provider |
Cavan Institute |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
Institute of Technology Sligo, Cavan & Monaghan ETB |
| Course Code |
108642 (Assigned by Qualifax. Not an official code) |
| Course Type |
Higher Education Direct Entry |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Degree - Ordinary Bachelor (Level 7 NFQ)
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Major |
Institute of Technology Sligo |
Level 7 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Full time, Daytime |
| Location (Districts) |
Cavan Town, Sligo Town |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
Commences September 2021. |
| Qualification Letters |
BSc |
| Duration |
Year One of the level 7 BSc. in General Science is offered at Cavan Institute in conjunction with IT Sligo. Students take years two and three programme in Sligo, choosing from a range of science qualifications provided by IT Sligo. |
| Entry Requirements |
Leaving certificate candidates, please refer to the IT Sligo website for entry requirements. Students who have achieved a QQI level 5 award are also eligible to apply. QQI applicants should check with IT Sligo to ensure that they present with the appropriate modules. |
| Financial Support |
SUSI grants will be via IT Sligo. |
| Application Date |
Direct entry via Cavan Institute web site. |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Course Content |
Expand+About This Course
This is the starting point for a successful and varied career in science. In year one, all the science subjects are taught (biology, physics and chemistry) as well as mathematics, information technology and learning to learn. Stude...
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This is the starting point for a successful and varied career in science. In year one, all the science subjects are taught (biology, physics and chemistry) as well as mathematics, information technology and learning to learn. Students will visit IT Sligo several times during this first year to become familiar with the campus and science programmes, meet students, access supports and do experiments. One of the first year subjects taken by students at Cavan Institute will be an online introduction to the science programmes available to them from second year at IT Sligo.
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| Subjects Taught |
Year 1 (at Cavan Institute):
Biology
Physics
Chemistry
Mathematics
Information Technology
Learning to Learn
Medical Biotechnology |
| Comment |
Certification: Bachelor of Science in General Science. |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Further Study
After successful completion of the first year at Cavan Institute, students will move to IT Sligo, choosing one of four Level 7 science programmes:
- Environmental Science
- Pharmaceutical Science
- Biomedical Science
- Occupational Safety & Health
They will join the second year of one of these programmes and after successful completion of the third year will graduate with a BSc (Ordinary). They may then progress to the fourth year and obtain a BSc (Hons). |
| Further Enquiries |
IT SLigo
Email: admissions@itsligo.ie
Tel: + 353 (0)71 91 55222
Ash Lane, Sligo, F91 YW50, Ireland
Direct Entry Applications:
Michelle Moore on 071 9137320
or email moore.michelle@itsligo.ie
Telephone: 049 433 2633
Facsimile: 049 436 1933
Email: admin@cavaninstitute.ie
Web: www.cavaninstitute.ie |
| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |
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