Course description
WHAT WILL I STUDY? Laboratory Techniques 5M3807
Anatomy & Physiology; Biology; Physics; Laboratory Skills; Chemistry; Mathematics; Communications; Word Processing; Personal & Professional Development
CAREER/PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITIES
Employment opportunities include working in pharmaceutical research organisations as clinical researchers or as laboratory assistants. They may also work in science-related industries such as clinical trial monitoring or medical research organisations. Students may also progress to participating Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) through the QQI Higher Education Links Scheme. Past students have progressed onto DIT/TU Dublin, DCU, UCD, Maynooth, TCD, TU Tallaght, IT Carlow, IT Sligo and UCC. Ten of our 2019 graduates got into General Science in UCD. Five from the same year got into TCD Science etc. Killester College Science Students who graduate & meet The Entry Requirements for Sligo IT are guaranteed places on most of their level 6 & 7 Science courses. The new Laboratory apprenticeships are also an option.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Leaving Cert or LCA • Applicants must have attained a Pass grade in Leaving Cert Ordinary Level Maths or equivalent.• LCA and Leaving Certificate Foundation Maths students must sit a short Maths test as part of the Application process • Other equivalent qualification • Mature students• All applicants will be interviewed regardless of previous qualifications • Apply directly at www.killestercollege.ie