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1 The best six results in one Leaving Certificate examination will be counted for points computation.
2 One sitting only of the Leaving Certificate examination will be counted for points purposes.
3 Common Bonus Points for ...

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1 The best six results in one Leaving Certificate examination will be counted for points computation.
2 One sitting only of the Leaving Certificate examination will be counted for points purposes.
3 Common Bonus Points for Higher Level Mathematics.

Bonus Points for Higher Level Mathematics
A bonus of 25 points continues to be allocated to applicants who achieve a Grade H6 or better in higher Mathematics. This means that the maximum cumulative Leaving Certificate points total will increase from 600 to 625 (existing maximum points plus bonus points).

Foundation Level
Institute of Technology Carlow recognise Foundation Level grades for the purposes of admission to Higher education under the following criteria:

• Foundation level Mathematics is accepted as one of the five subjects required for entry to those programmes where Mathematics is not a requirement.

• Foundation level Irish at F3 level will meet the minimum language requirement. No points are awarded.

Foundation Level grades and Points (from 2017)
F1 20
F2 12
F3 0

Garda Vetting of Students
Certain courses at Institute of Technology Carlow include work placements which may involve close contact with young children or vulnerable adults. Students undertaking these courses must undergo the Garda vetting procedure.

Registration for these courses will be conditional and places may be subsequently withdrawn if students do not successfully complete the Garda vetting process. For more information on the courses requiring Garda vetting, please visit: www.itcarlow.ie

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Entry requirements – Honours Bachelor Degrees – NFQ Level 8
Institute of Technology Carlow awards points for results in the Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme Link Modules. This link module can be ...

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Entry requirements – Honours Bachelor Degrees – NFQ Level 8
Institute of Technology Carlow awards points for results in the Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme Link Modules. This link module can be used in place of a sixth Leaving Certificate subject and will be accepted as meeting the six subject eligibility requirement for entry to Honours Degree courses.

Entry requirements – Ordinary Bachelor Degree (NFQ Level 7) and Higher Certificate (Level 6)
The LCVP link module can also be used in place of a fifth Leaving Certificate subject and will be accepted as meeting the five subject eligibility requirement for entry to Ordinary Bachelor Degree and Higher Certificate Courses.

LCVP Link Modules Grade
Distinction Points 66
Merit Points 46
Pass Points 28

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QQI-FET (FETAC)
Students who have completed a full QQI-FET award at Level 5, and achieved at least three distinctions, are eligible to apply through CAO for entry to Year 1 on to Level 6, 7 and 8
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QQI-FET (FETAC)
Students who have completed a full QQI-FET award at Level 5, and achieved at least three distinctions, are eligible to apply through CAO for entry to Year 1 on to Level 6, 7 and 8
courses. Students who have completed a full QQI-FET award at Level 6 may be eligible to enter Year 2.

Revised Scoring for QQI-FET Awards
The maximum possible points awarded through QQI-FET is 390. The scoring system only applies where all of the requirements for the major award are met i.e. where the named component awards specified have been achieved to a minimum of 120 credits. The maximum possible total score of 360 will be multiplied by 13 and divided by 12, to give a revised maximum overall points score of 390 for applicants from further education and training.

Institute of Technology Carlow will continue to reserve places for Applicants presenting one of he QQI-FET (FETAC) Awards on most courses. For more information visit: www.itcarlow.ie or www.cao.ie

QQI-FET Link Scheme
Institute of Technology Carlow has signed formal agreements with a number of Education and Training Boards (ETB) and over 40 Further Education Colleges to ensure greater access to Higher Education. These agreements allow students in the linked Further Education Colleges “enhanced progression” into Higher Education Programmes at the Institute via a defined Institute of Technology Carlow transition to Higher Education initiative.

Applicants from Further Education Colleges are advised to contact their Guidance Counsellor to see if their course and college are part of this Institute of Technology Carlow scheme.

QQI-FET Link Scheme
Institute of Technology Carlow has signed formal agreements with a number of Education and Training Boards (ETB) and almost 50 Further Education Colleges to ensure greater access to Higher Education. These agreements allow students in the linked Further Education Colleges “enhanced progression” into higher education programmes at the Institute via a defined Institute of Technology Carlow
transition to higher education initiative.

Applicants from Further Education Colleges are advised to contact their guidance counsellor to see if their course and college are part of this Institute of Technology Carlow scheme.

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Mature student applicants must be 23 years of age, or over, on 1st January of the year of entry to a course. Mature student applicants will be assessed on an individual basis and may be interviewed. Mature student applicant...

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Mature student applicants must be 23 years of age, or over, on 1st January of the year of entry to a course. Mature student applicants will be assessed on an individual basis and may be interviewed. Mature student applicants are not required to meet the normal minimum entry requirements but a place will only be offered to those applicants who have a reasonable prospect of completing their chosen course. Mature student applicants are advised to provide as much information as possible on previous qualifications and experience.

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Non-Standard Applications
Applications will also be considered from applicants holding qualifications other than Leaving Certificate. Such applicants should also apply via the CAO. Applicants sho...

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Non-Standard Applications
Applications will also be considered from applicants holding qualifications other than Leaving Certificate. Such applicants should also apply via the CAO. Applicants should tick the relevant box/ boxes for special categories on the non-standard CAO application.

All non-standard applications are processed on an individual basis by IT Carlow.

For further information about applications and admissions, please contact the IT Carlow Admissions Office at admissions@itcarlow.ie

Any enquiries relating to an application that has already been submitted should include the CAO application number.

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* Fees may be subject to change in 2022/23

Certificate Year 1
Maintenance Grant Holder Tuition Fee NIL Student Contribution NIL Total Due NIL
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Certificate Year 1
Maintenance Grant Holder Tuition Fee NIL Student Contribution NIL Total Due NIL
Non Maintenance Grant Holder Tuition Fee NIL Student Contribution €3,000 Total Due €3,000

Certificate Year 2
Maintenance Grant Holder Tuition Fee NIL Student Contribution NIL Total Due NIL
Non Maintenance Grant Holder Tuition Fee NIL Student Contribution €3000 Total Due €3000

Degree Year 1/2/3
Maintenance Grant Holder Tuition Fee NIL Student Contribution Fee NIL Total Due NIL
Non Maintenance Grant Holder Tuition Fee NIL Student Contribution €3,000 Total Due €3,000

Honours Degree Year 1/2/3/4
Maintenance Grant Holder (Vocational Education Committee)
Tuition Fee NIL Student Contribution Fee NIL Total Due NIL
Non Maintenance Grant Holder Tuition Fee NIL Student Contribution €3,000 Total Due €3,000

Notes
When students undertake a course at a third-level institution, they are liable to pay both tuition fees for the course, and a student contribution fee. The amount of the tuition fee is dependent on the course undertaken.

However, under the terms of the Free Fees Initiative, many undergraduate students attending publicly funded third-level courses do not have to pay the tuition element of the annual
fees. Instead, the Department of Education and Skills pays this fee to the third-level institutions. In order to qualify for free fees, you must satisfy three tests:

– The Nationality Test
– The Residency Test
– The Previous Studies Test.

Students who qualify for free course fees are those who are citizens of Member States of the European Union, who are undertaking full-time Undergraduate programmes at Higher Certificate, Ordinary Degree and Honours Degree Level for the first time.

Repeat students or students taking a second undergraduate course should contact the Admissions Office at IT Carlow for fee information.

Non EU applicants should contact the International Office at IT Carlow for fee information.

Tuition fees are determined annually by the Higher Education Authority and are currently under review for 2022/23.

Student contribution fess
The Free Fees Initiative covers the cost of the Tuition Fee payable and DOES NOT include the Student Contribution Fee.

All students are required to pay the Student Contribution Fee of €3,000 unless they have confirmation of an approved grant award. Student Contribution Fees are payable for each year of the course.

Tax relief
Families may be able to claim tax relief on tuition fees. Families that pay student contributions for more than one student in a year will also be able to claim tax relief on the second and subsequent student contribution fees. For further information see www.revenue.ie

The Institute of Technology Carlow wishes to acknowledge the contribution made by the Department of Education and Skills and the European Union towards funding both undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

For further information about tuition or student contribution fees, visit www.studentfinance.ie or contact the IT Carlow Admissions office.

IT Carlow Admissions Office
T: 059 9175174
Email: admissions@itcarlow.ie

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All students are required to pay the Student Contribution Fee. Students who do not have the means to afford this payment are entitled to apply for assistance in the form of a grant from the government. The Department of Education a...

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All students are required to pay the Student Contribution Fee. Students who do not have the means to afford this payment are entitled to apply for assistance in the form of a grant from the government. The Department of Education and Skills funds student support schemes including assistance towards student contribution fees and full maintenance support. Assistance is provided through a means-tested grant system operated by the Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI). A guide to grant assistance available under these schemes is available at www.education.ie or www.studentfinance.ie

During the academic session, queries in relation to grant payments are dealt with on a daily basis by the grants office.

Where to Apply
All students entering a NEW course in 2022/23 should apply online at www.susi.ie. This includes students who are completing a Level 6/7 course and progressing with their studies to a Level 7/8.

Students who are awarded Maintenance Grants will have payments made directly by SUSI into the bank account designated by the student.

Payments are subject to the students continued registration and attendance on their course.

Academic Scholarships
Institute of Technology Carlow rewards high achieving students by offering academic scholarships for students entering their first year of college. This programme, which sees the Institute offer scholarships on the basis of Leaving Certificate performance, is one of the most generous in the
country.

Find out more on our website: www.itcarlow.ie/academicscholarship

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Early online application (discounted): Fee €30 Closing Date: 20 January 2022 at 5pm

Normal online application: Fee €45 Closing Date: 1 February 2022 at 5pm

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Early online application (discounted): Fee €30 Closing Date: 20 January 2022 at 5pm

Normal online application: Fee €45 Closing Date: 1 February 2022 at 5pm

Late online application - restrictions apply (see page 3 2022 CAO Handbook): Fee: €60 Closing Date: 1 May 2022 at 5pm

Change of Mind - restrictions apply (see page 3 2022 CAO Handbook): Fee: Nil Closing Date: 1 July 2022 at 5pm

Exceptional online late application (see page 31 of the 2022 CAO Handbook): Fee €60 Closing Date: 22 July 2022 at 5pm

Be sure to complete any action well in advance of closing dates. You should avoid making an application close to a closing date. No extensions to closing dates will be allowed and all application fees are non-refundable.

LATE APPLICATIONS
Late Applications are those which are received after 5pm on 1 February 2022. The closing date for late applications is 5pm on 1 May 2022, subject to the restrictions listed on page 3 of the 2022 CAO Handbook. The online facility for late applications opens on the 4 March 2022 at 12:00 noon - a fee of €60 applies.

Exceptional Late Applications (Exception to the timetable)
The exceptional closing date of 22 July at 5pm applies only to applicants who are registered as an undergraduate student on 1 May 2022 in any year in any one of the participating HEIs (subject to the exclusions listed below). In order to avail of the Exceptional Late Application facility you must have entered the HEI through the CAO system.

If you did not enter your current course through the CAO system, you must first contact the Admissions Office of the HEI to which you wish to apply and they will inform you if you may submit an application direct to the institution.

Exclusions:
You may submit a late application only for entry to courses other than your existing course. If you wish to repeat the year in the same course you must arrange this within your HEI.

Mary Immaculate College Limerick, Marino Institute of Education, Trinity College Dublin, University of Limerick, Maynooth University and Galway Mayo Institute of Technology have special procedures in place in the case of current or previous students who wish to apply for entry to another course in the same HEI. Such applicants must contact their Admissions Office to determine the application procedure. However, if you are a student in another HEI and you wish to apply to any of these six HEIs, you should apply through CAO.

Refer to page 31 of the 2022 CAO Handbook on how to make an Exceptional Late Application.

Restrictions
As a CAO applicant you may experience one or more of the following restrictions based on your course choices, your category of application, or restrictions imposed by the HEIs that you wish to apply to. Please read the section on 'Restrictions' on page 3 of the 2022 CAO Handbook carefully. This section includes information on:

General Restricitons
1. Making a late application
2. Making changes to your course choices

Restricted Courses
3. Applying for a restricted course

Mature Applicants
4. Mature applicants

Supplementary Admissions Routes
5. Applying for DARE and/or HEAR

Expand+Common Entry (CEY).

SPECIALIST AREAS:
Biosciences with Biopharmaceuticals (BPH)
Brewing and Distilling (BRD)
Pharmaceutics and Drug Formulation (PDF)

What is a Common Entry course?
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SPECIALIST AREAS:
Biosciences with Biopharmaceuticals (BPH)
Brewing and Distilling (BRD)
Pharmaceutics and Drug Formulation (PDF)

What is a Common Entry course?
A Common Entry course is a popular choice for students who have an interest in a discipline but are unsure of what career path they would like to follow. Common Entry courses allow students to study a broad range of subjects initially and then choose their preferred specialist area. This allows students more time to discover what interests them most.

Course Structure
The first year of this course provides students with a foundation in science, and subjects are common for all students. After Year 1, students separate into their chosen specialist area from the following:

• Biosciences with Biopharmaceuticals
• Brewing and Distilling
• Pharmaceutics and Drug Formulation.

The course offers a blend of academic and practical skill development and a period of industrial work placement.

CAO Application Procedure
Applicants can select CEY Common Entry or one of the specific stream options at CAO Application stage:

Honours / Level 8
CW108 CEY - Common Entry
CW108 BPH - Biosciences with Biopharmaceuticals*
CW108 BRD - Brewing and Distilling*
CW108 PDF - Pharmaceutics and Drug Formulation*

Alternatively, students may opt to study an ordinary degree (Level 7) over three years in the following streams:

Ordinary / Level 7
CW117 - Biosciences
CW107 - Analytical Science

*Applicants who select a specific degree option are guaranteed a place on that course subject to meeting the entry requirements and points.

Biosciences with Biopharmaceuticals (BPH):
What is Bioscience?
Bioscience is the branch of science concerned with living organisms, from microorganisms to towering trees and gigantic whales. Bioscience is the foundation of many other schools of scientific inquiry, including biopharmaceuticals, which refers to medical drugs manufactured in living organisms such as bacteria, yeast and mammalian cells.

This course will advance students’ skills in bioanalysis, biotechnology, genetics, immunology, diagnostics, bioforensics and biopharmaceutical science. Skills will also be developed in how to source and present scientific information in advance of the Year 4 research project. A 12 week work placement is an integral part of the course.

Course Structure
Years 1 and 2 provide students with a strong foundation in the biology and chemistry of living organisms. Years 3 and 4 provides more detailed and practical study of the production, monitoring and quality control of biologically-based processes and includes a practical industrial project. The course features extensive laboratory classes and varied project work.

Is this course for you?
If you are interested in biological sciences, and want to study a course that has extensive hands-on laboratory work, leading to fantastic job opportunities in a growing industry, then our BSc (Hons) Biosciences with Biopharmaceuticals is a great choice!

Brewing and Distilling (BRD)
What is Brewing and Distilling?
Brewing is the process by which beer is produced. Distilling is the fermentation and purification process for the production of distilled spirits, including whiskey and brandy. The brewing and distilling industry in Ireland is experiencing rapid growth.

Course Structure
Successful brewing and distilling requires the application of both scientific and engineering principles. This four year course, which is the first undergraduate brewing and distilling degree in Ireland, equips students with the necessary scientific knowledge and instrumentation competencies to work in the brewing and distilling industry. Combined with modules in product development, marketing and regulatory affairs, graduates will be ideally qualified to work in these expanding industries. The course incorporates industry work placement in Year 3 and a research project in Year 4.

Is this course for you?
Would you like to work in one of Ireland’s fastest growing, innovative and most exciting industries? Would you like to develop skills in science, engineering, business and entrepreneurship while enjoying a ‘real world’ focused, applied course? Are you passionate about a future career which can take you all over the world? If so, then Ireland’s first honours degree in Brewing and Distilling is for you. With expert lecturers, leading-edge facilities, site visits, a six-month work placement and industry expert input from the first year, this unique course is for those who want to design their own way.

Pharmaceutics and Drug Formulation - PDF
What is Pharmaceutics & Drug Formulation (PDF)?
Pharmaceutics & Drug Formulation covers drug preparation in a series of bases: tablet, capsule, cream etc. - to ensure satisfactory delivery to the body. ‘Assay’ is the analytical determination of drug content in that base.

Course Structure
Lecture and laboratory practical work covers aspects of modern pharmaceutical and formulation development such as the preparation and stress testing of products.

Is this course for you?
The purpose of this course is to produce graduates with the skills to make new pharmaceutical products, trouble-shoot problems in the stability of existing products, and in production proper. This course is for you if you like science, enjoy analytical activities, problem solving and want to study a course with a high level of practical laboratory work.

Work placement: Yes

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YEAR 1 (Level 7 & 8)
Semester 1
Fundamental Biology
Chemistry 1
Physics 1
Laboratory Science
Quantitative Methods 1

Semester 2
Animal and Plant Biology
Chemistry 2
Physics 2
Quantitative Methods 2
Current Co...

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YEAR 1 (Level 7 & 8)
Semester 1
Fundamental Biology
Chemistry 1
Physics 1
Laboratory Science
Quantitative Methods 1

Semester 2
Animal and Plant Biology
Chemistry 2
Physics 2
Quantitative Methods 2
Current Concepts in Science/Brewing & Distilling

Biosciences with Biopharmaceuticals (BPH):
YEAR 2 (Level 7 & 8)
Semester 3
Molecular Biology 1
Fundamentals of Microbiology 1
Instrumentation
Biochemistry: Biomolecules
Quantitative Methods and Quality Control 1

Semester 4
Molecular Biology 2
Fundamentals of Microbiology 2
Biochemistry: Metabolism
Analytical Techniques/Pharmaceutical Science
Quantitative Methods and Quality Control 2

YEAR 3 (Level 7 & 8)
Semester 5
Molecular Biology/Immunology 1
Biochemistry 1
Manufacturing Technology
Food Microbiology
Quality Management, Experimental Design
and Data Analysis

Semester 6
Molecular Biology/Immunology 2
Biochemistry 2
Microbial Cell Factory
Spectroscopy for Bioscience
Workplace Planning/Bioscience Project

YEAR 4 (Level 8)
Semester 7
Molecular Genetics and Immunology 1
Pharmaceutical Science
Industrial Bioprocessing
Environmental Occupational Health and Safety

Semester 8
Molecular Genetics and Immunology 2
Current Trends in Biopharmaceutical Technology
Research Project
Bioforensics
Work Placement

Brewing and Distilling (BRD):
YEAR 2
Semester 3
Analytical Techniques for Brewing and Distilling
Fundamentals of Microbiology 1
Biochemistry: Biomolecules
Quantitative Methods and Quality Control 1
Mechanical and Electrical Technology in Brewing and Distilling

Semester 4
Fundamentals of Microbiology 2
Biochemistry: Metabolism
Malt, Water, Hops and Yeast - Brewing and Distilling Raw Materials
Quantitative Methods and Quality Control 2
Analytical Chromatographic Techniques for Brewing and Distilling

YEAR 3
Semester 5
The Brewing Process
Brewery and Distillery Engineering
Research Methods for Brewing and Distilling
Environmental Management

Semester 6
Work Placement

YEAR 4
Semester 7
Distilled Spirits and Distilled Spirits Production
Management in the Brewing and Distilling Industry
Law for Brewing and Distilling 1
Quality Management for Brewers and Distillers

Semester 8
Post-distillation Downstream Processing
Food Fermentation
Law for Brewing and Distilling 2
Marketing and New Product Development
Research Project in Brewing and Distilling

Pharmaceutics and Drug Formulation (PDF):
YEAR 2 (LEVEL 7 & 8)
Semester 3
Instrumentation
Analytical/Inorganic Chemistry 1
Organic and Physical Chemistry 1
Quantitative Methods and Quality Control 1

Semester 4
Analytical/Inorganic Chemistry 2
Organic and Physical Chemistry 2
Biomolecules
Pharmaceutical Science
Quantitative Methods and Quality Control 2

YEAR 3 (LEVEL 7 & 8)
Semester 5
Physical Chemistry
Spectrochemical Methods
Sampling and Separation Science 1
Quality Management, Experimental Design and Data Analysis

Semester 6
Sampling and Separation Science 2
Microbiology for Pharmaceutics
Environmental Science
Pharmaceutical Processing and Process Analytical Technologies
Analytical Project and Workplace Planning

YEAR 4 (LEVEL 8)
Semester 7
Pharmaceutical Formulation
Drug Stability
Assay Development

Semester 8
Regulatory Affairs for Pharmaceutics
Advanced Data Analysis and Modelling
Research Project in Pharmaceutics
Work Placement

Expand+Biosciences with Pharmaceuticals (BPH)
SPECIAL FEATURES
• More than 50% of the course is dedicated to laboratory practical work, enabling students to gain essential laboratory skills.

• Small groups for laboratory practicals.

• Extens...

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SPECIAL FEATURES
• More than 50% of the course is dedicated to laboratory practical work, enabling students to gain essential laboratory skills.

• Small groups for laboratory practicals.

• Extensive industryrelevant project in Year 4.

• Industry-based work placement.

Exit Awards
• Higher Certificate in Science in Applied Biology (NFQ Level 6) after Year 2.

• Bachelor of Science in Biosciences (NFQ Level 7) after Year 3.

Brewing and Distilling (BRD)
SPECIAL FEATURES
This is the first course of its kind in Ireland designed specifically to meet the demands of a growing industry.

• Professional recognition – successful completion of this course allows exemption from the Brewing and Distilling Diploma level examinations to sit the Master level professional qualifications of the Institute of Brewing and Distilling (IBD).

• Industry-based work placement.

• Access to brewing and distilling facilities as part of the course.

• Collaboration with industry.

Exit Award
• Higher Certificate in Science in Brewing Science (NFQ Level 6) at the end of Year 2.

• Bachelor of Science in Brewing Science (NFQ Level 7) at the end of Year 3.

Pharmaceutics and Drug Formulation (PDF)
SPECIAL FEATURES
• New product development with hands-on formulator experience.

• Stability evaluation of products.

• Chemical, physical and microbiological integrity.

• The lab project will allow students to become familiar with the creation of product plus analysis by spectroscopic and chromatographic technique.

Exit Award
• Higher Certificate in Science in Applied Chemistry (NFQ Level 6) after Year 2.

• Bachelor of Science in Analytical Science (NFQ Level 7) after Year 3.

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Career Opportunities
The four-year Biosciences with Biopharmaceuticals course is designed to produce highly employable graduates for the bioscience, biotechnology, biopharmaceutical science and food scie...

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Career Opportunities
The four-year Biosciences with Biopharmaceuticals course is designed to produce highly employable graduates for the bioscience, biotechnology, biopharmaceutical science and food science industries. These sectors are rapidly evolving and offer excellent and varied employment options in quality control, quality assurance, technical, supervisory or management areas.

Further Studies
Many graduates undertake postgraduate opportunities at Institute of Technology Carlow and other national and international institutions.

Brewing and Distilling (BRD):
Career Opportunities Graduates will be skilled brewing and distilling experts and may gain employment in a variety of roles in the brewing and distilling industries including production, laboratory and technical work, quality assurance or product development in large or small scale breweries or distilleries. Graduates may also start their own company. Skills can be utilised globally so there are endless international opportunities.

Further Studies
Graduates can progress to MSc and PhD courses at Institute of Technology Carlow or another third-level Institute or research centre.

Pharmaceutics and Drug Formulation (PDF):
Career Opportunities
• Primary and secondary pharmaceutical production.
• Pharmaceutical product development and manufacture.
• Quality control in high-volume mass-market manufacturing plant.
• Cleanroom and water-treatment facilities.

Further Studies
Graduates of the NFQ Level 8 can progress to MSc and PhD courses at Institute of Technology Carlow, or at third-level institutions and research centres.