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 TU Dublin, DCU, UCD, Maynooth, TCD, TU Tallaght, SET (Carlow), ATU ( Sligo) and UCC. Ten of our 2019 graduates got into General Science in UCD. Five from the same year got into TCD Science etc. Students who graduate & meet The Entry Requirements for ATU Sligo 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• Apply directly at www.cathalbrughafet.ie
Distance Learning and Online Courses are offered in a number of different formats, these include correspondence courses (by post), online via computer or a combination of online and classroom instruction (blended learning).. View 
Further Education and PLCs (Post Leaving Cert Courses) have become a popular alternative to the CAO system here in Ireland. PLC Courses are validated by QQI (Quality & Qualifications Ireland) at levels 5 & 6 of the NFQ.. View 
Continuous Professional Development (CPD) helps to keep job skills and professional knowledge up to date and ensures the standard of registrations & qualifications are maintained.. View 
Evening courses and part time learning options are a great way to enhance a CV, to socialise and make friends, as well as learn something completely new. There are an abundance of night courses and evening classes available.. View