Course Content: 

• Biology
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Chemistry
• Physics
• Mathematics
• Laboratory Skills
• Nutrition
• Safety & Health at Work
• Communications
• Work Experience

Award: 

QQI Level 5 Certificate in Laboratory Techniques

Aim:

This comprehensive course aims to provide students with both the knowledge and practical skills necessary to access science based Degree programmes (including Sports Science) in both Institutes of Technology and Universities.

Progression & Career Options: 

This is one of the most versatile QQI courses in that it allows graduates to apply for a wide range of Science Degree in Institutes of Technology and Universities. Past students have progressed to courses in Science, Science Education, Food Science, Biotechnology, Forensics, Pharmaceutical Science, Sports Science, Agricultural Science and Sports Rehabilitation in:

 

TCD	TU Dublin	DCU
Carlow IT	UCD	NUIG
Maynooth University	UCC	Dundalk IT
UL

Graduates are eligible to apply for science apprenticeship programmes.

Course Content: 

• Laboratory Skills
• Problem Solving
• Anatomy & Physiology
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Microbiology
• Maths
• Work Experience
• Communications

Aim:

Biopharma is one of the largest industrial employers in Ireland with many of the largest biopharma multinationals operating here. This programme is designed to develop skills and competence to work as a laboratory scientist. It delivers core science modules and fundamental practical skills training. The primary focus of the course is to provide a foundation in pharmacuetical studies.

Progression & Career Options: 

Graduates from this course may gain entry to a range of specialist related degrees programmes in:

 

UCD	DCU	TCD
TU Dublin	Maynooth University

Course Content: 

• Microbiology
• Food Chemistry
• Food Processing
• Nutrition
• Dietetics
• Laboratory Skills
• Food Safety and HACCP
• Communications
• Work Experience

Award: 

Students who successfully complete are awarded a QQI Level 5 Certificate in Food Science.

Aim:

The Irish food industry is very important to the Irish economy. Irish food companies are becoming some of the most successful food entities in the world. There are currently over 150,000 people employed in this sector. This course is ideally suited for students who are prepared to enter a career in agriculture, food or science. The course also gives a solid introduction to Food Science and Technology for students who wish to pursue a Food Science Degree in Universities and Institutes of Technology both here in Ireland and abroad.

Progression & Career Options: 

The majority of students progress to Food Science Degree programmes in Universities and Institutes of Technology both here in Ireland and abroad. This practical course also enables students to apply for employment in the agri-food industry or potentially to start their own business. Graduates can apply for a range of science and non-science Degree courses in:

 

UCD	DKIT	IT Carlow
UCC	IT Sligo	TU Dublin

• Environmental Health 
• Nutraceuticals in Health & Nutrition
• Food Innovation
• Science
• Pharamceutical Healthcare