Common Entry into Science

Common Entry into Science

Bachelor degree
12 months
Application deadlines: February
Processing time: 30 days
Application fee: €60
Full-time
Intakes: September
International tuition: €15,000
Domestic tuition: €6,679

Program overview

The course covers an introduction to biology, chemistry, physics and mathematics. Students who successfully complete first year will be offered a place on the second year of one of the following degree courses: Analytical Science (DC161) Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences (DC162) Environmental Science and Technology (DC166) Physics with Astronomy (DC167) Applied Physics (DC171) Physics with Biomedical Sciences (DC173) Genetics and Cell Biology (DC168) Biotechnology (DC181)

Study options

This program can be done
On campus

Requirements

Exams:

  • TOEFL PBT
  • IELTS
  • PTE
  • TOEFL iBT
A minimum of six Leaving Certificate subjects at Grade 06/H7, to include the subjects English OR Irish AND the subject Mathematics. In addition, applicants must present at least two subjects at grade H5. In addition to the general entry requirements for admission to the university the following entry requirements apply Minimum of O3 or H6 in Mathematics and minimum of O3 or H5 in one of Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Physics with Chemistry or Agricultural Science

Career opportunities

Depending on your choice of degree programme, you could consider a career in a wide variety of industries. Biomedical Instrumentation Development Chemist Education Environmental Officer European Regulation Forensic Analysis Lasers Molecular and Cellular Biology Production Quality Control Research and Development

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