Course Description
Pre-University Science
Dunboyne College of Further Education
Pre-University Science
Applied Science Laboratory Techniques 5M3807
WHAT IS PRE-UNIVERSITY SCIENCE?
This one-year course is designed to give
students an introduction to the world of
science and covers a variety of areas related
to the sciences. The mathematics element
allows students to bring their levels up to
the competence relevant to their intended
third level course. Students will also have
the option to study other modules along
with science to shape their qualification
for entry to their desired course or area of
employment.
COURSE CONTENT
• Laboratory Techniques
• Communications
• Biology
• Work Experience
• Chemistry
• Word Processing
• Physics
• Mathematics
• Animal Anatomy and Physiology
• Safety and Health
• Microbiology
CERTIFICATION:
• QQI Level 5 in Applied Science Laboratory Techniques 5M3807
| Course Code | 5M3807 |
| College Name | Dunboyne College of Further Education |
| Course Category | Science & the Built Environment |
| Course Type | Classroom Based |
| Course Qualification | Level 5 Certificate |
| Course Location | Meath, UK |
| Delivery mode | Classroom based |
| Course Start Date | 20th September 2021 |
| Course End Date | 20th May 2022 |
| Course Duration | One Year |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| Title of Awarding | QQI Level 5 in Applied Science Laboratory Techniques 5M3807 |
| 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 Graduates may pursue science certificate or degree courses in TCD, 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 ITs 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: Trinity: TR060 Biologicial and Biomedical Sciences (Level 8, 4 Years) DCU: DC201 Common Entry Science (Level 8, 4 Years) TU Dublin City Campus: TU854 Science (Level 8, 4 Years) DCU: DC163 Chemical Science (Level 8, 4 Years) Maynooth: MH201 Science (Level 8, 3-4 Years) |
