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.

COURSE CONTENT

Code Title
5N2747 Chemistry
5N0690 Communications
5N2751 Laboratory Techniques
5N1833 Mathematics
5N1460 Physics
5N1358 Word Processing
5N0737 Microbiology
5N2746 Biology
5N1356 Work Experience

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

Science and Laboratory Techniques Level 5

STUDENT CHARGES

 Materials €100
 QQI Fee €50
 Student Services €250
TOTAL €400

Contact Details

Tel: 021 4255500
email: John.Deane@Corketb.ie

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

We advise you to consult the CAO website – www.cao.ie and https://www.cao.ie/index.php?page=scoring&s=fetac to confirm specific entry requirements for Higher Education Institutions.

 

Career Opportunities

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