Environmental Studies (Laboratory Techniques)

Level 5

Certification

QQI Laboratory Techniques Level 5, Code 5M3807

Overview

This course covers the core science modules Physics, Chemistry and Biology along with with Mathematics, Environmental Science and support studies.
It will provide students with a solid foundation to study any Third Level science course.

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: TL651; TL755; TL758; TL855; TL858

WIT: WD076; WD177