Applied Science
(Laboratory Techniques)

INTRODUCTION:

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:

DURATION:

This is a one-year full-time course.

FEES:

€50 Registration Fee.
Total = €50.

Please see fees & payment for more details.

CERTIFICATION:

• QQI Laboratory Techniques – Level 5 (5M3807).

COURSE CONTENT:

The following subjects may be offered:

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:

For full details on progression opportunities see these links:

• Cork Colleges Progression Scheme
• QQI Requirements

Excellent progressions opportunities including:

• 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.

We advise you to consult the CAO website – www.cao.ie to confirm specific entry requirements for Higher Education Institutions.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:

• Hospital Laboratories
• Chemical Laboratories
• Pharmaceutical Laboratories
• Quality Control
• Local Authorities
• Industrial Laboratories