CAO Code AU270

Letterkenny Campus

Bachelor of Science (Ord)

Science (Common Entry)

3 years / Level 7 / Full-time

Is this course for me?

This three year course will give you the opportunity to discover which area of science - Bioanalytical Science, Food Science & Nutrition or Pharmaceutical & Medicinal Science - is right for you.

Certain semesters of this course are taken in common with other courses.

Year One

SEMESTER	MODULES	MANDATORY/ELECTIVE	CREDITS	CONTACT HOURS
1	Chemistry 1	Mandatory	5	5
	Introductory Biology	Mandatory	5	5
	Physics 1	Mandatory	5	5
	Mathematical Skills for Science 1	Mandatory	5	4
	Transferable Skills 1	Mandatory	5	3
	Laboratory Skills and Safety	Mandatory	5	3
2	Animal & Plant Biology	Mandatory	5	5
	Chemistry 2	Mandatory	5	5
	Physics 2	Mandatory	5	5
	Mathematical Skills for Science 2	Mandatory	5	4
	Communications and IT Skills for Science	Mandatory	5	3
	Science and Society	Mandatory	5	3

Entry Requirements

Minimum Entry Requirements

Leaving Certificate

Minimum Six 06/H7
Maths 06/H7/F2
English or Irish 06/H7

Number of Places	32

Reserved Quota
Mature Applicants	2
QQI FET Applicants	2
Access Studies Students	2

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Student Experience

Career Pathways

The main employers are:

Secondary Level Teaching
Quality Manager
Biopharmaceutical Scientist
Analytical Chemist
Food Product Developer

Graduate Careers

Graduate careers typically include:

Secondary Level Teaching
Quality Manager
Biopharmaceutical Scientist
Analytical Chemist
Food Product Developer

Employer Testimonials

-- Jason Whooley, Bio-Marine Ingredients Ireland Limited,

From my experience working with LYIT, particularly in highly innovative projects, I found the graduates to be enthusiastic, very bright and committed to their work. I am confident that LYIT graduates have the training and skillset to enable them to become excellent employees and I would have no hesitation in recommending them as an asset to future employers.

-- Ciaran Richardson, Randox Teoranta

As a world leader in the research, development and manufacturing of cutting-edge diagnostic solutions, Randox Teoranta continues to invest in developing a highly skilled workforce, geared towards innovation and revolutionising healthcare on a global scale. Our science and engineering graduates from LYIT have played an important role in our R&D, Manufacturing and Engineering teams to date, with graduates from LYIT filling key strategic positions within the company. We find that LYIT graduates display many desirable attributes, including a highly developed knowledge base, strong practical competence and an ability to adapt and refine what they have learnt at LYIT. We are also impressed by the efforts of LYIT staff to ensure that the skills of their graduates are optimised to meet the ever-evolving needs of the diagnostics industry. Randox Teoranta plans significant expansion in the years ahead and we intend that graduates from LYIT will continue to play a key part in this growth, ensuring our position at the forefront of the global diagnostics market.

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Key Information

Non Eu students will apply via https://noneuapply.atudonegal.ie/
There is a €20 application fee that all non eu students need to pay in order to submit their application .
All programmes will start in Sept 2022
Students can apply from Jan 2022 onwards

Fees

EU Fees: €3,000

Non-EU Fees: €10,000

Further Information

Department Administration: +353 (0)74 9186309 /+353 (0)74 9186310

Head of Department Dr Kim Mc Fadden
Email: science.donegal@atu.ie
Telephone: +353 (0)74 9186309

School and Department
Faculty of Science & Health
Department of Life & Physical Sciences