Science (General Entry) / Eolaíocht (Ghinearálta)

Course Title: Bachelor of Science (Honours) 1 year in Science (General Entry)

2022 CAO Points: 500

Minimum Entry Requirements?

Leaving Certificate Requirements:

Minimum Number of
Subjects	Higher
6	2H5s
Minimum Grade in
Maths	English OR Irish
O3/H7	O6/H7
Other Grade Requirements
At least H4 in one of Physics, Chemistry, Physics and Chemistry, Biology, Agricultural Science, Engineering, Technology or Applied Mathematics.

QQI/FET Requirements:

QQI/FET Award Required	Additional Requirements
Level 5: 1 OF THE FOLLOWING AWARDS: CASLT / 5M3807 Laboratory Techniques CASFX / 5M5267 Food Science	DISTINCTION(S) REQUIRED: 5 DISTINCTIONS WHICH MUST INCLUDE 1 OF THE FOLLOWING: C20139 / 5N1833 Mathematics OR Leaving Certificate Mathematics 03/H7
Level 6: Full level 6 award in a relevant discipline

QQI/FET Award Required

Additional Requirements

Level 5:

1 OF THE FOLLOWING AWARDS:

CASLT / 5M3807 Laboratory Techniques
CASFX / 5M5267 Food Science

DISTINCTION(S) REQUIRED:

5 DISTINCTIONS WHICH MUST INCLUDE 1 OF THE FOLLOWING:

C20139 / 5N1833 Mathematics
OR
Leaving Certificate Mathematics 03/H7

Level 6: Full level 6 award in a relevant discipline

Further details at www.tudublin.ie/qqi

Mature Applicants:

Applications from mature students (23+) are welcome. Further details at www.tudublin.ie/mature

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.

What is... Science (General Entry)?

Science is the process of understanding the world around us and underpins many of the major industrial sectors and employers in Ireland, for example, Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Healthcare, Agri-Food and the Green Economy. A recent review of employment opportunities in Ireland by Forfás identified that Science will be at the core of the Future Skills Needs and economic recovery in Ireland.

This General Science course is ideal if you are not yet sure which Science discipline you wish to pursue and you are looking for a broad education in first year that will allow the maximum possible choice in future years.

Demonstrate an understanding of fundamental scientific and mathematical principles
Develop basic theoretical and technical skills in biology, chemistry, physics and mathematics
Possess the capacity to analyze and interpret a range of physical, chemical and biological data
Students will have developed their communications skills so as to effectively retrieve information, write reports and make presentations
To begin applying the Scientific Technique in analysing and solving problems
Have an understanding of Science and the role and responsibilities of a Scientist in society
The students would be expected to meet minimum requirements for transfer to the second year of one of the participating level 8 programmes. The normal minimum requirement is to pass all modules taken

TU854 is a full-time course which typically requires student attendance each weekday.

The school is exploring sustainable approaches to the delivery of all programmes. Our ambition is that elements of remote learning will be integrated over time into the programme in a controlled and quality assured manner to meet the highest standards in suatainable educational provision.

What are my career opportunities?

Researcher
Lab Technician
Scientist

Module listing

Year One

Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Mathematics
Nutrition

Students are required to take an additional elective module commencing in semester two. Selection of this elective module depends on the preferred choice of programme that a student will select following successful completion of the year one examinations.

Progression

Students can apply to enrol into stage 2 of the following 10 participating BSc (Hons) programmes:*

BSc (Hons) Forensic & Environmental Chemistry
BSc (Hons) Biomedical and Molecular Diagnostics
BSc (Hons) Physics with Energy and Environment
BSc (Hons) Physics Technology
BSc (Hons) Science with Nanotechnology
BSc (Hons) Physics with Medical Physics & Bioengineering
BSc (Hons) Chemical Sciences with Medicinal Chemistry
BSc (Hons) Nutraceuticals in Health and Nutrition
BSc (Hons) Food Innovation
BSc (Hons) Pharmaceutical Healthcare

TU Code

TU854

Level

Level 8

Award

Bachelor of Science (Honours)

Duration

1 year

Number of Places

Location

City Centre: Grangegorman

Fees

EU Fees

Non-EU Fees