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Pre-University Science (DCU Access course 2022)

Course ID: 179992
City of Dublin FET College, Dhúlaigh, Northeast Campus
Dublin
1 Year
€50
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Course Content

This Pre-University Science course was developed with DCU to meet the needs of students who wish to study science to degree level in university. The course will cater for three different groups of learners:

  • Students who did not obtain the required Leaving Certificate points for their chosen Science course,
  • Students who wish to acquire a foundation in Science subject areas and Mathematics before entry to University,
  • Adult returnees to education.

Students who obtain an overall merit (65%) grade in the Pre-University course will gain a place on the Science courses outlined below.  The course prepares students for entry to the first year of the following Science Degree courses offered by the faculty of Health and Science in DCU.

DCU – Dublin City University

  • BSc in Environmental Science and Technology (DC166)
  • BSc in Analytical Science (DC161)
  • BSc in Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences (DC162
  • BSc in Chemical Sciences General Entry (DC163)  – at end of Year 1 students choose one of BSc in Analytical Science (DC161), BSc in Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences (DC162) or BSc in Chemistry with Artificial Intelligence (New – subject to accreditation)
  • BSc in Biotechnology (DC181)
  • BSc in Genetics and Cell Biology (DC168) – Only 2 places available
  • BSc in Biological Sciences General Entry (DC180)  – at end of Year 1 students choose one of BSc in Genetics and Cell Biology (DC168), BSc in Biotechnology (DC181) or BSc in Bioprocessing (New – subject to accreditation)
  • BSc in Sports Science and Health (DC202) – Only 2 places available
  • BSc in Science Education (DC203)
  • BSc in Physics General Entry (DC175) – at end of Year 1 students choose one of BSc in Applied Physics, BSc in Physics with Biomedical Sciences,
  • BSc in Physics and Astronomy or BSc in Physics and Data Analytics (New – subject to accreditation)

Course Content

Laboratory Techniques, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Microsoft Office Specialist, Communications

Course Details

Course LocationCoolock, Dublin
Location PostcodeDublin 17
Course CategoryBiology, Science
Course TypeIn-house Training
Course QualificationLevel 5 Certificate
Awarding BodyQQI
Awarding Body DetailsPre-University Science (DCU Access course)
Course Duration1 Year
Course Time1 Year
Course Fee€50
Entry RequirementsPre-University Science requires a Leaving Certificate with a minimum of a Grade O4 or H7 in Mathematics. It is essential that all students who apply to this course meet the maths requirement.
Career PathLaboratory Techniques, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Microsoft Office Specialist, Communications

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City of Dublin FET College, Dhúlaigh, Northeast Campus

Barryscourt Road, Coolock, Dublin, Republic of Ireland. Eircode: D17 KH66

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