Science & Laboratory Techniques (Laboratory Techniques)

Level 5

Certification

QQI Laboratory Techniques Level 5, Code 5M3807

Overview

This course is designed for students who are interested in pursuing a career in Laboratory Science. Students can apply to higher education institutions and can also be admitted to Institutes of Technology and University College Cork on a competitive basis.

Entry Requirements

Leaving Certificate (LC Established, LCVP or LCA) or equivalent

For mature applicants appropriate experience will be considered in lieu of formal qualifications.

Duration

One-year full time

Work Placement/Experience

Participants will be required to undertake 10 days of work placement in a relevant location. The college will assist participants in identifying suitable placements.

Education Progression Opportunities

UCC Science: CK402-Biological & Chemical CK404-Biological, Earth
and Environmental, CK405 Genetics, CK406 Chemical, CK408-Physics & Astrophysics, CK505-Food, CK706-Public Health

MTU Cork: Biological, Physical, Pharma Sciences MT870, MT873, MT874, MT875, MT876, MT878, MT879, MT770, MT774, MT775, MT782

MTU Kerry: MT872, MT877, MT880, MT881, MT777, MT781

TUS Limerick: Sciences

SETU Waterford: Sciences

Tralee IT: TL755; TL758; TL855; TL858

WIT: WD076; WD177