Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Science (General Entry)

Program Overview

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Science (General Entry)

Overview

Science is the process of understanding the world around us and underpins many of the major industrial sectors and employers in Ireland, for example, Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Healthcare, Agri-Food, and the Green Economy. A recent review of employment opportunities in Ireland by Forfás identified that Science will be at the core of the Future Skills Needs and economic recovery in Ireland.

This General Science course is ideal if you are not yet sure which Science discipline you wish to pursue and you are looking for a broad education in first year that will allow the maximum possible choice in future years.

Course Details

TU Code

TU854

CAO Point Range 2024

440−543

NFQ Level

Level 8

Award Type

Major

Award

Bachelor of Science (Honours)

ECTS Credits

240 Total

Duration

1 year

Number of Places

48

Location

Grangegorman

What is... Science (General Entry)?

• Demonstrate an understanding of fundamental scientific and mathematical principles
• Develop basic theoretical and technical skills in biology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics
• Possess the capacity to analyze and interpret a range of physical, chemical, and biological data
• Students will have developed their communications skills so as to effectively retrieve information, write reports, and make presentations
• To begin applying the Scientific Technique in analyzing and solving problems
• Have an understanding of Science and the role and responsibilities of a Scientist in society
• The students would be expected to meet minimum requirements for transfer to the second year of one of the participating level 8 programmes. The normal minimum requirement is to pass all modules taken

Minimum Entry Requirements

Leaving Certificate Requirements

• Minimum Number of Subjects: 6
• Higher: 2 H5's
• Minimum Grade in Maths: O3/H7
• Minimum Grade in English OR Irish: O6/H7
• Other Grade Requirements: At least H4 in one of Physics, Chemistry, Physics and Chemistry, Biology, Agricultural Science, Engineering, Technology, or Applied Mathematics.

QQI/FET Requirements

• QQI/FET Award Required: Level 5: 1 OF THE FOLLOWING AWARDS: CASLT / 5M3807 Laboratory Techniques, CASFX / 5M5267 Food Science
• Additional Requirements: DISTINCTION(S) REQUIRED: 5 DISTINCTIONS WHICH MUST INCLUDE 1 OF THE FOLLOWING: C20139 / 5N1833 Mathematics OR Leaving Certificate Mathematics O3/H7
• Level 6: Full level 6 award in a relevant discipline

Mature Applicants

Applications from mature students (23+) are welcome.

English Language Requirements

If English is not your first language, you will need to provide evidence of your English language proficiency as detailed on our website. Applicants for this course should have a minimum IELTS (Academic Version) English Proficiency of 6 overall (or equivalent) with nothing less than 6 in each component.

Sample Timetable

• Click on the link below to view an indicative timetable for this course. Timetables are subject to change, and up-to-date timetables will be provided to students on commencement.

What are my career opportunities?

• Researcher
• Lab Technician
• Scientist

Module Listing

Year One

Semester 1

• Cellular Dynamics - Biochemical Processes [Mandatory]
• Chemistry [Mandatory]
• Introductory Mathematics [Mandatory]
• Introductory Microbiology [Mandatory]
• Physics II - Geometrical Optics, Properties if Waves, Sound & Physical Optics [Mandatory]
• Physics III – Thermal Physics, Electricity, and Magnetism [Mandatory]
• Professional Development Skills [Mandatory]

Semester 2

• Professional Development Skills [Mandatory]
• Cellular Dynamics - Molecular Genetics [Mandatory]
• Chemistry [Mandatory]
• Mathematics for the Physical Sciences I [Mandatory]
• Physics I: Mechanics, Properties of matter, and Modern Physics [Mandatory]
• Physics II - Geometrical Optics, Properties if Waves, Sound & Physical Optics [Mandatory]

Progression

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