Course Description
Pre-University Forensic Science
Pre-University Forensic Science is a course run by Dunboyne College of Further Education, Meath. It is a Classroom Based course with a duration of One Year. Pre-University Forensic Science gives a Course Qualification of Level 5 Certificate, awarded by QQI. For more information about Pre-University Forensic Science at Dunboyne College of Further Education, please review the details below.
This one-year course will introduce students to the basic principles of forensic science. Students will participate in laboratory work, with a particular focus on how evidence is collected and analysed for use in legal cases. Students will gain a knowledge of the link between the sciences and how these are put to use in the Irish legal system.
COURSE CONTENT
The following modules will be offered subject to availability / demand and may be subject to change:
• Criminal Law • Criminology • Biology • Laboratory Techniques • Chemistry • Mathematics • Communications • Work Experience • Physics • Microbiology
CERTIFICATION: • QQI Level 5 in Applied Science Laboratory Techniques 5M3807
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| Training Provider | Dunboyne College of Further Education |
| Course Location | Dunboyne, Meath |
| Course Type | Classroom Based |
| Course Qualification | Level 5 Certificate |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| Course Start Date | 11th September 2023 |
| Course End Date | 17th May 2024 |
| Course Duration | One Year |
| Course Time | Full time |
| Entry Requirements | ENTRY REQUIREMENTS • Leaving Cert or LCA • Mature students of all backgrounds • Other equivalent qualification All applicants may be interviewed regardless of previous qualifications. Apply directly at www.dunboynecollege.ie |
| Carear Path | CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Graduates may pursue degree courses such as Digital Forensics and Computer Forensics at TUD Blanchardstown or South East Technological University Waterford. Students can progress onto the Level 8 QQI award in Applied Social Studies at TUD Blanchardstown. Graduates may also progress onto many other degrees at Level 7 and 8 in Universities and ITs or private colleges around the country, along with progression options to the UK. Future areas of employment can include Forensic Medical Examiner, Forensic Engineer, Crime Scene Investigator, Crime Laboratory Analyst. Graduates of a Level 7 degree may progress to employment with Forensic Ireland. EXAMPLES OF HIGHER EDUCATION PROGRESSION: TUD Blanchardstown: TU863 Digital Forensics and Cyber Security (Level 8, 4 Years) TUD City Campus: TU851 Analytical Chemistry – Environmental Forensic Pharmaceutical (Level 8, 4 Years) TUD Tallaght: TU864 DNA and Forensic Analysis (Level 8, 4 Years) South East Technological University Waterford: WD161 Computer Forensics and Security (Level 8, 4 Years) Atlantic Technological University GMIT: GA786 Forensic Science & Analysis (Level 8, 4 Years) Atlantic Technological University Sligo: SG448 Forensic Investigation and Analysis (Level 8, 4 Years) Maynooth: MH208 Biological and Biomedical Sciences (Level 8, 4 Years) DCU: DC121 Computer Science (Level 8, 4 Years) NUIG: GY303 Biomedical Science (Level 8, 4 Years) NUIG: GY301 Science (Level 8, 4 Years) South East Technological University Waterford: WD161 Computer Forensics & Security (Level 8, 4 Years) |
| Phone | 018026577 |
| Course Code | 5M3807 |
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Dunboyne College of Further Education
Dunboyne Business Park, Dunboyne, Dunboyne, Meath, Ireland. Eircode: A86 WC91
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