Course Description
Pre-University Agricultural Science
Dunboyne College of Further Education
Pre-University Agricultural Science
Applied Science Laboratory Techniques 5M3807
WHAT IS PRE-UNIVERSITY AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE?
This one-year course is designed to give
students an introduction to Agriculture
science and covers a variety of areas related
to the study of animal science. Students
will gain a fundamental understanding of
content related to animal and agri-sciences.
The course offers modules such as Animal
Anatomy and Physiology, Biology and
Laboratory Skills. Students will also have the
option to study other modules within the
science sector giving a good grounding for
entry into a higher education science degree.
COURSE CONTENT
• Laboratory Techniques
• Communications
• Biology
• Work Experience
• Chemistry
• Word Processing
• Physics
• Mathematics
• Animal Anatomy and Physiology
• Microbiology
• Safety and Health
CERTIFICATION
• QQI Level 5 Applied Science Laboratory Techniques 5M3807
| Course Code | 5M3807 |
| College Name | Dunboyne College of Further Education |
| Course Category | Science, Science & the Built Environment |
| Course Qualification | Level 5 Certificate |
| Course Location | Meath, UK |
| Course Start Date | 20th September 2021 |
| Course End Date | 20th May 2022 |
| Course Duration | one year |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| Entry Requirements | ENTRY REQUIREMENTS • Leaving Cert or LCA • Mature Students of all backgrounds • Other equivalent qualification All applicants will be interviewed regardless of previous qualifications Apply directly at www.dunboynecollege.ie |
| Career Path | CAREER OPPORTUNITIES DCU, Maynooth University, UCD, TU Dublin, UCC, NUIG, IT Tallaght, Athlone IT, IT Sligo, IT Carlow, Letterkenny IT, Cork IT, St. Angela’s College Sligo, as well as other IT’s and colleges around the country or in the UK. For example, there are up to 18 21 places in Maynooth University, 30 places in UCD science courses and another 20 places in UCD Agricultural Science courses and 10 places in Trinity in First Science for QQI graduates. Alternatively, students may seek immediate employment in a range of companies and projects that seek graduates with a science aptitude. EXAMPLES OF HIGHER EDUCATION PROGRESSION: UCD: DN250 Agriculture Science (Level 8, 4 Years) UCD: DN 250 Animal and Crop Production (Level 8, 4 Years) DCU: DC201 Common Entry Science (Level 8, 4 Years) TU Dublin: TU854 Science (Level 8, 4 Years) |
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