This course has been designed to meet the needs of a variety of students wishing to study the scientific discipline of microbiology. It is specifically designed for those who did not satisfy the entry requirements for direct entry to a degree course, and adult returnees to education.
Students who pass all modules including course practical work (the pass mark in each subject is 50%) may be eligible for entry to a variety of Level 7 and 8 degree courses in Universities nationwide.
The following are requirements for entry to the Pre-University Microbiology course:
Applicants may be accepted without meeting formal entry requirements, depending on prior learning and/or experience. Mature students are also welcome to apply.
Successful students may gain entry to a variety of courses. Students may also progress to participating Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) through the QQI Higher Education Links Scheme. Click this course code 5M3807 to see the list of Third Level courses this Award links with.
1 Year
Year 1: €50
Applicants in receipt of a Social Welfare payment will keep their payment whilst studying on the course under the Back to Education Allowance scheme.
| Course Location | Coolock, Dublin |
| Location Postcode | Dublin 17 |
| Course Category | Biology, Science |
| Course Fee | 50 |
| Entry Requirements | Entry Requirements The following are requirements for entry to the Pre-University Microbiology course: Either: Leaving Cert – an O5 grade in Mathematics Leaving Cert Applied – a Distinction grade (85-100%) QQI L4 award or equivalent Applicants may be accepted without meeting formal entry requirements, depending on prior learning and/or experience. Mature students are also welcome to apply. |
| Course Code | 5M3807 |
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