Science (Pre-University)

The science industries are one of Ireland’s fastest growing sectors, with job opportunities outstripping supply of graduates. You’ll study a wide range of science subjects, and applied laboratory skills, helping you gain practical insights as well as firm theoretical knowledge.

You can progress both to Higher Education and to many careers both in commercial and research science. For those wishing to progress to Higher Education, this foundation will give you an edge when you progress to degree level study.

What Makes This Course Special

  • Develop practical laboratory skills
  • Broad range of science knowledge
  • Many progression options
  • Fast-growing sector
  • Exciting links & visits with third-level institutions
  • Step up to wider-ranging professional career options

Course Content

  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Laboratory Skills
  • Mathematics
  • Microbiology
  • Physics
  • Communications
  • Work Experience

Progression
Progress to further study and careers including:

  • Agri-science
  • Biochemical Engineering
  • Biopharma
  • Biotechnology
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Clinical Researcher
  • Laboratory Assistant
  • Pharmaceutical Science

Testimonial

I applied to the Pre-university Science Course as I have always found science incredibly interesting. This course was extremely useful, it gave me a strong foundation in the three major Sciences. It also gave me the opportunity to find the area of science that I wanted to study.

The tutors were tremendously helpful. I learned a range of useful skills like writing lab reports, completing assignments and preforming laboratory experiments. I got accepted into Trinity to study Biological and Biomedical Sciences, which would not have been possible without me doing this course.

Donal

Entry Requirements

Certification

  • QQI Level 5 Certificate in Laboratory Techniques 5M3807

Costs

  • You are required to pay the application and registration charges, but your tuition, examination and awarding body costs are free
    (see costs, fees and finance)

Garda Vetting
See the Garda Vetting details on the Entry Requirements Page

PLSS Code: 498962
Coordinator: Irene Hayes

 
Course is subject to minimum enrolment. The programme content shown is indicative and is subject to change according to Awarding Body requirements as well as enrolment and resources.