This Pre-University Science course was developed with DCU to meet the needs of students who wish to study science to degree level in university. The course will cater for three different groups of learners:
Students who obtain an overall merit (65%) grade in the Pre-University course will gain a place on the Science courses outlined below. The course prepares students for entry to the first year of the following Science Degree courses offered by the faculty of Health and Science in DCU.
DCU – Dublin City University
Examinations and assessments are conducted with external monitoring by DCU.
Pre-University Science requires a Leaving Certificate with a minimum of a Grade O3 or H7 in Mathematics. It is essential that all students who apply to this course meet the maths requirement.
Applicants will be invited to a Meet & Greet session where they have the opportunity to meet the staff on the course who will explain the course content and progression routes. It will also give applicants a chance to have any questions they may have answered.
Students who meet the entry criteria for DCU will receive a round zero offer from the CAO for the relevant degree choice.
1 Year
Registration fee: €100
There is an additional charge of €50 for course materials.
Applicants in receipt of a Social Welfare payment will keep their payment whilst studying on the course under the Back to Education Allowance scheme.
| College | City of Dublin FET College, Dhúlaigh, Northeast Campus |
| Course ID | 179840 |
| Course Location | Coolock, Dublin |
| Location Postcode | Dublin 17 |
| Course Type | Classroom Based |
| Course Qualification | Special Purpose Award / Certificate |
| Awarding Body | Dublin City University |
| Awarding Body Details | Pre University Science |
| Course Duration | One year |
| Course Fee | 150 |
| Entry Requirements | Pre-University Science requires a Leaving Certificate with a minimum of a Grade O4 or H7 in Mathematics. It is essential that all students who apply to this course meet the maths requirement. |
| Career Path | Students who meet the entry criteria for DCU will receive a round zero offer from the CAO for the relevant degree choice. |
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