| Course Name |
Access to Science Engineering Agricultural Science & Medicine SEAM |
| Course Provider |
University College Dublin |
| Course Code |
APFC |
| Course Type |
Lifelong Learning |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Special Purpose Certificate (Level 6 NFQ)
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Special Purpose |
National University of Ireland |
Level 6 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Part time |
| Location (Districts) |
Belfield |
| Application Date |
Expand+There are four steps in applying to the Access to Science, Engineering, Agricultural Science and Medicine (SEAM) course:
Complete an Online Application
Attend four pre-entry maths workshops (including a maths assessment)
Attend a pre-entry s...
Hide-There are four steps in applying to the Access to Science, Engineering, Agricultural Science and Medicine (SEAM) course:
Complete an Online Application
Attend four pre-entry maths workshops (including a maths assessment)
Attend a pre-entry science lecture (including a short written
assignment)
Interview
Deadline for applications: Tuesday, 13 July 2021
Attendance at the workshops, lecture and interviews is mandatory.
These will take place on the following dates:
Maths Workshops (Including a maths assessment)
Saturday, July 17 at 10:00
Monday, July 19 at 18:00
Wednesday, July 21 at 18:00
Saturday, July 24 at 10:00
Science Lecture (Including a short written assignment)
Tuesday, 27 July at 18:00
Interview dates
Wednesday 28 / 29 Thursday July
Before applying for one of our University Access courses please consider the following:
You must be at least 22 years old since the first of January.
Since COVID-19 restrictions have come into play, and social distancing is a part of life for the foreseeable future, we expect to offer our courses in a virtual format. Therefore, you are advised that participating students will be required to have a reasonable level of computer literacy along with access to a computer/laptop and wifi. As a minimum requirement for success, can you send and receive email; create, save, and retrieve documents; do online searches? This can be discussed further at interview.
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| Course Fee |
Expand+The fee for the Access Course to Science, Engineering, Agricultural Science and Medicine (SEAM) course is €1,800 for the academic year.
Fees are paid in September when you begin the course.
There is no application fee for this course.
If ...
Hide-The fee for the Access Course to Science, Engineering, Agricultural Science and Medicine (SEAM) course is €1,800 for the academic year.
Fees are paid in September when you begin the course.
There is no application fee for this course.
If you are registered as unemployed and/or in receipt of a social welfare payment, you may be eligible for fee support. This will reduce your fee from €1,800 to €600
Students who are asylum seekers or who have Refugee/Subsidiary Protection/Humanitarian Leave to Remain status may also be eligible for support through the Sanctuary Programme. The deadline for 2021 Sanctuary Programme applications is to be announced.
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| Entry Requirements |
Expand+Anyone aged 22 or more on January 1st of their year of entry to UCD Access may apply for the course. This is so that you will meet the age requirement of being at least 23 on January 1st when starting an undergraduate degree. There is no upper age li...
Hide-Anyone aged 22 or more on January 1st of their year of entry to UCD Access may apply for the course. This is so that you will meet the age requirement of being at least 23 on January 1st when starting an undergraduate degree. There is no upper age limit.
There are no formal educational entry requirements to the Access course. What we need to know about you is your life experience and any formal or informal learning you have undertaken previously. Give us as much information as you think relevant.
Evidence of recent prior learning is most relevant in an application, ability in maths, and prior learning in at least one of the science subjects is important.
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| Course Content |
Expand+This course is designed to prepare adults, who may not have the formal qualifications, for successful study at university, particularly in the areas of Science, Engineering, Agriculture or Medicine. Access to SEAM also progresses students to Compute...
Hide-This course is designed to prepare adults, who may not have the formal qualifications, for successful study at university, particularly in the areas of Science, Engineering, Agriculture or Medicine. Access to SEAM also progresses students to Computer Science.
Our aim is to:
Facilitate you in finding a degree course that best suits your aptitude and interest
Give you the confidence and skills necessary to plan and organise study for your particular needs
Provide you with analytical skills to fully understand the material presented in all subject modules
Equip you with the skills and confidence to take on a degree course in Science, Engineering/Architecture, Agricultural Science or Medicine
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| Subjects Taught |
Access SEAM students take the following core modules during the academic year:
Autumn Trimester - (September to December)
MATH0030 - Access to Mathematics I
SCI00010 - Flipped Classroom
SCI00020 - Introduction to Chemistry, Physics, and Biology
Spring - (January to May)
MATH00040 - Access to Mathematics II
SCI00010 - Flipped Classroom
SCI00020 -Introduction to Chemistry, Physics, and Biology |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Expand+Students who achieve a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.08 or more can apply for a guaranteed minimum number of places on the following degree programmes in UCD. Where there are more qualified applicants for entry (i.e., students with a GPA greater th...
Hide-Students who achieve a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.08 or more can apply for a guaranteed minimum number of places on the following degree programmes in UCD. Where there are more qualified applicants for entry (i.e., students with a GPA greater than 3.08) than there are places, the allocation will be made by highest GPA
Bachelor of Science (CAO number DN200)
Bachelor of Computer Science (CAO number DN201)
Bachelor of Agriculture CAO number (DN250/ DN261)
Bachelor of Engineering (CAO number DN150)*
Medicine (CAO number DN400)**
* Entry to Engineering is also contingent on obtaining an A- or higher in each of the mathematics modules.
** Entry to Medicine is also contingent on obtaining a minimum grade of A- in the module "Introduction to Chemistry, Physics & Biology". Applicants will be required to submit a learning journal and obtain a minimum HPAT Ireland score of 150. Two places will be offered per year and will be allocated on a competitive basis. Applicants to this course should also note the following guidelines: Access to Medicine
The above is not an exhaustive list; all applicants are also referred to the UCD Prospectus
In addition to meeting the required standard on the course, you must be eligible to apply on the grounds of mature years and make an application through the CAO.
University Access results are valid for two years only i.e. results from this year are valid for entry in this year and next year only.
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| Course Web Page |
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