International Foundation in Science and Health

Course details

This International Foundation in Science & Health course has a direct pathway to an Irish University Degree programme. International Learners will acquire the foundation knowledge skills and competence required to successfully participate and embark on a degree programme alongside their Irish counterparts.

This course will enable them to maximise their potential, acquiring a broad range of knowledge in this area and key skills for academic research and enquiry.

Learners will participate effectively in personal and group study using the tools and strategies of formal higher education. The course will Introduce learners to the tools and methods of lifelong learning and study.

How will the Learner Benefit from this Valuable Qualification:

• Gain the practical skills, knowledge and competence required to make a successful transition to an Irish University
• Gain the academic and professional skills required to pursue science/health degrees and/or related programmes.
• Gain the academic and professional English language skills required for entry to science or health degree programmes.
• Demonstrate a broad range of research and communication skills and tools.
• Utilise and apply a range of academic research, investigate and evaluative skills.
• Learner will extend their mathematical skills, master selected new mathematics concepts and broaden their mathematical problem solving skills.
• Develop relevant internet and technology knowledge and skill, to apply them as a communication and research tool.
• Develop specific academic Science & Health orientation in subjects such as Biology, Chemistry, Statistics and Mathematics.
• Gain an understanding of specific academic research and study skills including research and experimental methodologies.
• To provide a planned experiential learning activity that involves learners preparing and planning for entry to Higher Education, participating in a structured programme of educational guidance with taster activities in Higher Education, and reviewing and evaluating that experience.

Learner seeking entry to this programme must have the following to gain admission:

• International Applicants must have completed high school
• FETAC/QQI Level 4 Certificate, Leaving Certificate or equivalent qualifications and/or relevant life and work experiences.
• IELTS level 5.0 / TOPEFL 500 or equivalent for second language speakers of English

Assessment

A combination of module appropriate assessment procedures will facilitate the assessment of learning outcomes of this course. These methods will include a combination of final written examinations and continuous assessment processes such as assignments, collection of work, learner records, projects and skills demonstration.QQI Quality and Qualifications Ireland

Awards

• General Studies Major Award Level 5 (5M3114)