| Course Name |
Microbiology |
| Course Provider |
TU Dublin - Tallaght Campus |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
TU Dublin - Technological University Dublin |
| Course Code |
TU5262 |
| Course Type |
Lifelong Learning |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Minor Certificate (Level 6 NFQ)
More info...
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Minor |
Technological University Dublin |
Level 6 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Part time, Online or Distance, Daytime, Blended |
| Location (Districts) |
Tallaght |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
Commencement Date September 2021 |
| Application Date |
For queries on the application process please contact: lifelonglearning.tallaght@tudublin.ie
Or call the Lifelong Learning Team on: 01 220 7432 |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Duration |
1 semester
The course consists of lectures which are delivered online and practical workshops (practical workshop 2-3 days towards the end of semester) which are carried out in TU Dublin Tallaght. Certificate in Microbiology runs for 1 semester (Winter)and follow on minor award runs in Spring semester.
Mode of Study
Part Time
Method of Delivery
Classroom, Online |
| Course Fee |
€895 |
| Entry Requirements |
Expand+Minimum Entry Requirements?
This is a level 6 Minor award. Entry Requirements If you are under 23 years old on 1 January you must have achieved Grade D3 in five Leaving Certificate subjects, including Mathematics and English or Irish or a FETAC Leve...
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This is a level 6 Minor award. Entry Requirements If you are under 23 years old on 1 January you must have achieved Grade D3 in five Leaving Certificate subjects, including Mathematics and English or Irish or a FETAC Level 5 qualification or equivalent unless otherwise stated. That is 5 subjects: O6/H7, English or Irish: O6/H7 and Mathematics: O6/H7, or better to apply for year one of this programme.
Mature students (Over 23 years on 1 January 2020) are eligible. Eligible candidates may be interviewed. All applicants must have competence on spoken and written English.
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| Course Content |
This course was designed after extensive consultation for hospital staff working in decontamination units and also staff working in relevant medical supply companies. This program will provide the scientific background behind and practical skills required for the successful decontamination.
This course is designed for staff working in the decontamination areas of hospitals or related sectors. |
| Subjects Taught |
Microbiology Theory (online)
Microbiology Workshop (in TU Dublin Tallaght) |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Expand+Successful completion of the Minor Award Certificate in Microbiology is an essential pre-requisite before entering any of the follow-on Minor Awards
Certificate in Reusable Invasive Medical Devices (Minor Award) TU5266
Certificate in Endoscope ...
Hide-Successful completion of the Minor Award Certificate in Microbiology is an essential pre-requisite before entering any of the follow-on Minor Awards
Certificate in Reusable Invasive Medical Devices (Minor Award) TU5266
Certificate in Endoscope Decontamination (Minor Award) TU5268
Certificate in Primary Care Decontamination (Minor Award) TU5267
Two minor awards can be achieved in one academic year, Certificate in Microbiology will run in the Winter Semester and Decontamination minor award will run in the Spring Semester.
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| Further Enquiries |
John Behan
john.behan@tudublin.ie
01 404 2403
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| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |
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