My daughter is interested in studying medicine and plans on taking the Gamsats next March and she need to do a lot of Prep work from September in the three science subjects. Can you please help us which some information as to what is the best path to follow here?
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Who is eligible for grant assistance for third level?
I am looking for a health and safety course and saw that some of them offer IOSH certification - what is this?
Am looking for a programming course by distance learning. Preferably Java. Any recommendations?
Am looking for a legal secretary course in Cork. Can you tell me what are the options and what kind of certification is best?
Interested in doing a masters in Multimedia, would be grateful for any advice on best place to do this..
What dates are the evening courses starting for mig welding in Galway please
Hi my son didnt get one of the courses he wanted in the first offers. Is he obliged to take one of the offers made or should he wait for the second round. What are the implications? Thanks - Peter
I'm interested in studying accountancy after the leaving cert and wondering what the options are outside of the CAO?
How do I apply for nursing through HEAR?
Will be starting college in September (hopefully) and am looking at accomodation options, not sure where I'm going yet so just wondering in general if on-campus accomodation works out more expensive or cheaper than off campus accomodation?
Hi am currently living in Dubai - is it possible to do an online plc from here?
What kind of degrees do I need to be a p.e teacher?
My son is interested in doing a PLC course but I was wondering if these courses can only be provided by ETBs or if private colleges can offer PLC courses. Some of the courses he's looked at in further education colleges are only €300 but in some private colleges they can be as much as €2,000! Is there any difference in these courses, or is it just that the ETB run courses are government funded? Are they all recognised as PLCs?
Am trying to get into a PLC which in turn will lead to gaining a degree at third level. Is this possible through PLC and is there any course available that will help achieve this ? I have done some IT courses but seem to be finding it difficult to get a career out of them. Thus, having a degree - eventually - would hopefully make it easier.
Can I apply for post-graduate course as a mature student with no academic qualifications?
Am hoping to start a postgraduate course later this year, am wondering if I might qualify for Back to Education Allowance as I have been unemployed for almost 2 years.
Will be graduating next year & have been getting good results so far. Where would I find out if there are any scholarships available in my line of study overseas for my college?
Hi, am wondering about postgrad options in the UK and any good places to search for course options?
I recently completed a nursing course with 9 distinctions but missed out on applying through CAO for nursing. Is it possible to use the results to apply next year?
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 
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