Course Description

Pre-University Science (DCU Access course)



Pre-University Science (DCU Access course) is a course run by Coláiste Dhúlaigh College of Further Education (CDCFE), Dublin. It is a Classroom Based course with a duration of One year. Pre-University Science (DCU Access course) gives a Course Qualification of Special Purpose Award / Certificate, awarded by Dublin City University. For more information about Pre-University Science (DCU Access course) at Coláiste Dhúlaigh College of Further Education (CDCFE), please review the details below.

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 did not obtain the required Leaving Certificate points for their chosen Science course,
  • Students who wish to acquire a foundation in Science subject areas and Mathematics before entry to University,
  • Adult returnees to education.

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

  • BSc in Environmental Science and Technology (DC166)
  • BSc in Analytical Science (DC161)
  • BSc in Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences (DC162
  • BSc in Chemical Sciences General Entry (DC163)  – at end of Year 1 students choose one of BSc in Analytical Science (DC161), BSc in Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences (DC162) or BSc in Chemistry with Artificial Intelligence (New – subject to accreditation)
  • BSc in Biotechnology (DC181)
  • BSc in Genetics and Cell Biology (DC168) – Only 2 places available
  • BSc in Biological Sciences General Entry (DC180)  – at end of Year 1 students choose one of BSc in Genetics and Cell Biology (DC168), BSc in Biotechnology (DC181) or BSc in Bioprocessing (New – subject to accreditation)
  • BSc in Sports Science and Health (DC202) – Only 2 places available
  • BSc in Science Education (DC203)
  • BSc in Physics General Entry (DC175) – at end of Year 1 students choose one of BSc in Applied Physics, BSc in Physics with Biomedical Sciences,
  • BSc in Physics and Astronomy or BSc in Physics and Data Analytics (New – subject to accreditation)

Course Content

Laboratory Techniques, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Microsoft Office Specialist, Communications

Certification

Examinations and assessments are conducted with external monitoring by DCU.

College Links & Career Opportunities

Students who meet the entry criteria for DCU will receive a round zero offer from the CAO for the relevant degree choice.

Course Charges

Year 1: €430

This course is free for those over 21 and in receipt of a social welfare payment*. Click here for more information and to check eligibility.

The Pre-University Science (DCU Access course) course at Coláiste Dhúlaigh College of Further Education (CDCFE) is listed in Courses.ie's national courses finder.
Training ProviderColáiste Dhúlaigh College of Further Education (CDCFE)
Course LocationCoolock, Dublin
Location PostcodeDublin 17
Course TypeClassroom Based
Course QualificationSpecial Purpose Award / Certificate
Awarding BodyDublin City University
Awarding Body DetailsPre University Science
Course DurationOne year
Course Fee430
Entry RequirementsPre-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.
Carear PathStudents who meet the entry criteria for DCU will receive a round zero offer from the CAO for the relevant degree choice.
Phone018481400
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