- Location: Collins Avenue, Killester, Dublin 5, Ireland
- Duration: 1 Year
Course details
WHAT WILL I STUDY?
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Biology
- Physics
- Laboratory Skills
- Chemistry
- Mathematics
- Communications
- Word Processing
- Work Experience
HOW WILL I LEARN?
You will have a mixture of classroom-based subjects, laboratory practicals, mandatory work placement and independent study. You will be expected to complete assignments throughout the year.
HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED?
A full Award is granted on passing the relevant eight components. You will be assessed throughout and at the end of the year. On successful completion of each component, you will be awarded a Pass, a Merit or a Distinction grade.
WHAT WE WOULD LIKE FROM YOU!
An ambition to study Science at Third Level, a love of science & maths and a willingness to work hard are what is required. You will be responsible for securing an appropriate off site work placement before the beginning of the course.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Leaving Certificate/LCVP/LCA
- Mature Students (over 21yrs) who may not have formal academic requirements but who have the ability to successfully participate on the course will be considered. (RPL Recognition of Prior Learning)
- Applicants must have attained a Pass grade in Leaving Cert Ordinary Level Maths or equivalent
- LCA and Leaving Certificate Foundation Maths students must sit a short Maths test in Killester College as part of the Application process
- Interview
- PARTICULAR RESOURCES REQUIRED
Manuals are provided for some components. Laboratory equipment and white coats are also supplied for practical classes.
CAREER/PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITIES
Employment opportunities include working in pharmaceutical research organisations as clinical researchers or as laboratory assistants. They may also work in science-related industries such as clinical trial monitoring or medical research organisations. Students may also progress to participating Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) through the QQI Higher Education Links Scheme. Past students have progressed onto DCU, UCD, NUIM and UCC. Two of our 2012-2013 class secured two of the ten places available for QQI students in TCD.
this course code 5M3807 to see the list of Third Level courses this Award links with. You can also type “any” into the same search box and this will return all courses open to students who have successfully completed a QQI Level 5 course.
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About Killester College of Further Education
Killester College of Further Education, Dublin 5 is a centre of learning committed to providing education and training of the highest quality. As a College of the City of Dublin Education Training Board (CDETB), They continue to strive to excel in responding to the educational needs of the community. The programmes They offer are learner-centred and provided in a friendly, inclusive and supportive environment. In fact They won a Award for Excellence through Accessibility
All our courses range from FETAC levels 4, to levels 5 and 6. They are accredited by Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) They are qualifications in themselves but can also be used to progress onto Third Level. They Theylcome all ages from school leavers to Mature students.
They are situated 5 minutes from Killester Dart Station which is two stops from Connolly Station.
PLC Grants; Back to Education Allowances; Vocational Training and Opportunities scheme (VTOS) are available.
If you are an early school leaver, unemployed, wanting to upskill, seeking to go on to Third level-They offer you a platform.
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