| Course Name |
Science - Waterford Campus |
| Course Provider |
SETU - Waterford Campus |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
SETU - South East Technological University |
| Course Code |
SE512 |
| Course Type |
Higher Education CAO |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Degree - Ordinary Bachelor (Level 7 NFQ)
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Major |
South East Technological University |
Level 7 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
CAO |
| Attendance Options |
Full time, Daytime |
| Location (Districts) |
Waterford City |
| Qualification Letters |
BSc |
| Duration |
3 years |
| Specific Subjects or Course Requirements |
5 subjects: O6/H7
English or Irish: O6/H7
Mathematics: O6/H7
Recommendation
Applicants should note that a science subject (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Physics with Chemistry or Agricultural Science) at Leaving Certificate is recommended for this programme. |
| Leaving Certificate General Entry Requirements |
Expand+Maths Entry Exam 2023
SETU is delighted to confirm that the ‘second chance’ maths entry exam will continue again in 2023.
The purpose of this exam is to provide applicants with a second chance opportunity to achieve the
minimum maths entry r...
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SETU is delighted to confirm that the ‘second chance’ maths entry exam will continue again in 2023.
The purpose of this exam is to provide applicants with a second chance opportunity to achieve the
minimum maths entry requirements. The examination will follow the standard format based on the existing leaving certificate ordinary level paper.
Attaining a qualifying standard in the SETU maths exam does not in itself guarantee a place on any course at SETU. The cut off points and normal eligibility criteria will still apply. CAO offers are subject to available places post Round 1. Date of the maths exam for 2023 to be confirmed.
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| Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme LCVP |
Leaving Cert Vocational
Waterford Institute of Technology treats the link modules as a single subject and awards points as follows:
Distinction - 66, Merit - 46, Pass - 28
This is automatically computed by the CAO and will count if it is one of your six best subjects. It will not, however, substitute for an honour where one or more are required. |
| Leaving Certificate Applied Programme LCAP |
Leaving Cert Applied
The Leaving Certificate Applied Programme was designed primarily to prepare students for the transition from school to working life. It is not intended for direct tansfer into third level. However, students with the LCAP who have completed a QQI FET/FETAC award can be considered for entry. |
| QQI FET Applicants General Information |
Expand+This scheme provides for the scoring of applicants presenting QQI FET/FETAC examination results. The scored results will be entered into the CAO system in the normal way.
QQI FET/FETAC has introduced a new awards system known as the Common Awards ...
Hide-This scheme provides for the scoring of applicants presenting QQI FET/FETAC examination results. The scored results will be entered into the CAO system in the normal way.
QQI FET/FETAC has introduced a new awards system known as the Common Awards System, or CAS. All QQI FET/FETAC awards will be part of CAS from 2014. CAS awardswill replace existing linked QQI FET/FETAC awards.
As a result a new scoring system for QQI FET/FETAC awards will apply for entry through CAO to higher education from 2013. This scoring system will apply to all relevant QQI FET/FETAC level 5 and 6 awards listed on the CAO and higher education institution website. See QQI FET/FETAC Scoring Process tab for details..
Minimum Entry Requirements
The following minimum entry requirements will apply to graduates of QQI FET/FETAC Level 5 seeking admission to courses at Waterford Institute of Technology:
Higher Certificate (Level 6): Minimum entry: QQI FET/FETAC Level 5 or Level 6 award.
Ab-initio Degree (Level 7): Minimum entry: QQI FET/FETAC Level 5 or Level 6 award.
Ab-initio Honours Degree (Level 8): Minimum entry: QQI FET/FETAC Level 5 or Level 6 award including a distinction grade in at least three modules.
Please refer to the QQI website (http://www.qqi.ie) for changes to the award structure.
A full QQI FET/FETAC award normally contains eight modules. Where a full award is accumulated over more than one academic year, it is the responsibility of the applicant to apply to QQI FET/FETAC for a full award. A record of achievement does not meet these minimum entry standards.
How to Apply
Applications must be made through the CAO by the 1st February. If you are taking QQI FET/FETAC examinations in the current acaemic year, please ensure to enter your PPS number on page one of the CAO application form.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Programmes
Please see Nursing/Midwifery A Career for You booklet (http://www.nursingcareers.ie) for the most up-to-date entry requirements.
Whilst QQI FET/FETAC applicants may meet the requirements outlined above and be eligible for a nursing degree programme, due to the smallnumber of places availalbe, a random selection system is operated by the CAO.
Rules for eligibility
Progression is on the basis of achieving a Level 5 or 6 major award, with a minimum credit value of 120. Component awards, or achievement of less than 120 credits, wil not suffice.
It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that their QQI FET/FETAC registered centre applies to QQI FET/FETAC for a major award prior to application to CAO.
A major award may be achieved over more than one year. Waterford Institute of Technology requires tha an applicant's major award must be achieved and/or scored in a single sitting i.e over one certification year, between 1 August and 31 July.
In addition some programmes in higher education require achievement of specified component awards, specific grades in individual component awards, or additional awards such as mathematics. Applicants are advised to confirm details of any specific requirementswith the Admissions Office of the individual higher education institution. Details may also be found in the QQI FET/FETAC section of the CAO website.
Applicants are recommended to review the section QQI FET/FETAC qualifications on http://www.cao.ie
Applications must be made through the CAO by the 1st February . If you are taking QQI FET/FETAC examinations, please ensure to enter your PPS number on page one fo the CAO application form.
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| QQI FET Entry Requirements |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Mature Applicants |
Expand+There are two main steps to take to apply for a course at WIT
Fill out the CAO form before either 1 February or the late application deadline on 1 May. Please note that students applying for WD027 BA (Hons) in Music must apply by 1 February. Applica...
Hide-There are two main steps to take to apply for a course at WIT
Fill out the CAO form before either 1 February or the late application deadline on 1 May. Please note that students applying for WD027 BA (Hons) in Music must apply by 1 February. Applicants who are applying on mature grounds for nursing must also apply by 1 February.
Mature Applicants – Change of Mind
The Change of Mind facility becomes available after 1st May and the closing date is 1st July. The Change of Mind Facility affords you an opportunity, if you wish, to change the order of preference only of your course choices.
If you introduce a new programme to your list of choices by way of Change of Mind, you will compete for a place on that programme based on your Leaving Certificate or FETAC results only.
Restricted-Application Course – WD027 BA Music – if added for the first time via a Change of Mind is invalid and will not be considered. Closing date is 1st February.
Nursing - If you are competing under mature grounds for nursing, you may not enter on a Change of Mind any nursing code, unless at least one such nursing code was among your choices at 1st February and you have taken the aptitude test in the year you seek admission.
Nursing - Applying under mature grounds
For full details on the application process and the written assessment test, go to http://www.nursingcareers.ie and download the booklet Nursing Midwifery A Career For You. The Nursing Careers Centre (NCC) may be contacted at An Bord Altranais (NMBI), 18/20 Carysfort Avenue, Blackrock, Co. Dublin, 01-639-8562.
Note: Admission to courses may be subject to interview
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| Alternative Entry |
Expand+ EU Students
An EU applicant is defined for the purposes of application as a citizen and passport holder of an EU member state, and who has been residing within an EU member state for 3 of the past 5 years. Applicants of this category for full-time ...
Hide- EU Students
An EU applicant is defined for the purposes of application as a citizen and passport holder of an EU member state, and who has been residing within an EU member state for 3 of the past 5 years. Applicants of this category for full-time courses of study at SETU Waterford should apply through the Central Applications Office (CAO) of Ireland.
Further information on the application procedure involved, may be obtained by accessing the CAO's website (http://www.cao.ie). To establish if you qualify for EU fees, please contact the SETU Waterford Fees Office by email (fees@wit.ie), but you should first read through their website by clicking here.
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| Higher Education Access Route HEAR |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Disability Access Route to Education DARE |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Recognition of Prior Learning RPL |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Link to Course Fee |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Financial Support |
Student Grants www.susi.ie |
| CAO Application Dates and Fees |
Expand+Entry 2023
Early online application (discounted): Fee €30 Closing Date: 20 January 2023 at 5pm
Normal online application: Fee €45 Closing Date: 1 February 2023 at 5pm
Late online application - restrictions apply (see page 3 2023 CAO Hand...
Hide-Entry 2023
Early online application (discounted): Fee €30 Closing Date: 20 January 2023 at 5pm
Normal online application: Fee €45 Closing Date: 1 February 2023 at 5pm
Late online application - restrictions apply (see page 3 2023 CAO Handbook): Fee: €60 Closing Date: 1 May 2023 at 5pm
Change of Mind - restrictions apply (see page 3 2023 CAO Handbook): Fee: Nil Closing Date: 1 July 2023 at 5pm
Exceptional online late application (see page 31 of the 2023 CAO Handbook): Fee €60 Closing Date: 22 July 2023 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 2023. The closing date for late applications is 5pm on 1 May 2023, subject to the restrictions listed on page 3 of the 2023 CAO Handbook. The online facility for late applications opens on the 6 March 2023 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 2023 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. This is an exceptional late closing date and all steps must be completed by 5pm on 22 July. No changes may be made after this date.
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 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 five HEIs, you should apply through CAO.
Refer to page 31 of the 2023 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 2023 CAO Handbook carefully. This section includes information on:
General Restrictions
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
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| Course Content |
About the course
Science (General) was designed for the student who has a keen interest in science, but is unsure of which area they would like to specialise in. This course gives the student a flavour of a variety of different scientific disciplines, allowing them to keep their options open when applying to study science at third level. This is a highly regarded hands-on practical based programme. |
| Subjects Taught |
Year 1 Modules
The modules of this course offer a good practical grounding in biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, computing and good laboratory practice. Elective modules are also offered in specialised areas such as Food Science with Business, Molecular Biology with Biopharmaceutical Science and Pharmaceutical Science |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Career opportunities
Career opportunities will be subject to your choice of specialist exit pathways.
Science (General) is the gateway for three Level 7 BSc degrees in SETU Waterford, which include the BSc in Food Science with Business, BSc in Molecular Biology with Biopharmaceutical Science and BSc in Pharmaceutical Science. |
| Further Enquiries |
Dr Evelyn Landers PhD
E: evelyn.landers@SETU.ie |
| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |