| Course Name |
General Science |
| Course Provider |
Cavan Institute |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
ATU - Sligo Campuses, Cavan & Monaghan ETB, ATU - Atlantic Technological University |
| 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 |
Atlantic Technological University |
Level 7 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Full time, Daytime |
| Location (Districts) |
Cavan Town, Sligo Town |
| Qualification Letters |
BSc |
| Duration |
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). |
| Entry Requirements |
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. |
| 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 |
Course Content
Bachelor of Science in General Science.
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 |
Contact Us
admin@cavaninstitute.ie
Tel: +353 49 4332633
Cavan Institute
Cathedral Road
Cavan
Co. Cavan
H12 E426 |
| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |
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