Course Title: Bachelor of Science in Science (General Entry)
Leaving Certificate Requirements
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Minimum Number of |
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Subjects |
Higher |
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5 |
N/A |
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Minimum Grade in |
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Maths or Applied Maths |
English OR Irish |
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O4/H7 |
O6/H7 |
QQI/FET Requirements
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QQI/FET Award Required |
Additional Requirements |
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Level 5: 1 OF THE FOLLOWING AWARDS:
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DISTINCTION(S) REQUIRED: |
| Level 6: Full level 6 award in a relevant discipline | |
In addition to the QQI minimum entry requirements, QQI quotas and QQI points apply. The max QQI points awarded is 390. Further details at www.tudublin.ie/qqi
Mature Applicants
Applications from mature students (23+) are welcome. Further details at www.tudublin.ie/mature
English Language Requirements
If English is not your first language you will need to provide evidence of your English language proficiency as detailed on our website. Applicants for this course should have a minimum IELTS (Academic Version) English Proficiency of 6 overall (or equivalent) with nothing less than 6 in each component.
This is a sample timetable for Year 1, Semester 1 which gives an indication of class contact hours. Timetables are subject to change. Up to date timetables will be provided on commencement.
Course Description
The main aim of this course is to produce graduates with the skills they need to work as technicians/technologists or scientific personnel in the fields of biosciences, chemistry and physics.
In Year 1, core modules in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Professional Skills and Information Technology will provide you with a sound foundation in science.
In this way, you can experience the three main scientific subjects before committing to a specific course.
After successful completion of first year, you can select and transfer to the second year of one of the following courses (and complete your studies as a registered student of this course):
- Biomedical Technician
- Biopharmaceutical Technician
- Researcher
- Lab Technician
Semester 1
- Fundamental Biology [Mandatory]
- Professional Skills [Mandatory]
- Chemistry 1 [Mandatory]
- Mathematics 1 [Mandatory]
- Fundamental Physics [Mandatory]
Semester 2
Please refer to the information on Year 2 of the three options available after Year 1;
Please refer to the information on Year 3 of the three options available after Year 1;
Please note, this course is not open for advanced entry applications.
After successful completion of first year, you can select and transfer to the second year of one of the following courses (and complete your studies as a registered student of this course):