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CAO Course Detail

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UCC (NUI)

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Course Code:
CK405
Title:
Genetics
College:
UCC (NUI)
Qualification:
Level on the National Framework of Qualifications
Duration:
4 Years

 

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BSc Genetics at UCC - A Student's Perspective with Audrey Dearing

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Genetics involves the study of DNA, and how physical characteristics are passed from parent to child. It is used to find links between specific genes and diseases, and to develop pest, disease, and drought resistant plants.



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Graduates specifically competitive for positions in the biotechnology sector where genetics is one of the underlying sciences behind the industry.

 

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CAO Points 
2012 Points 465
History:


2011 - 460 2010 - 425
2009 - 405*
2008 - 345
2007 - 350
2006 - 445
2005 - 450
2004 - 485
2003 - 455
2002 - 425

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FETAC Major Awards Linked to this course:

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5M3807


Module Requirements:

Must have distinctions in 5 modules in the FETAC level 5/6 qualification which must include the following four modules:

  • C20006 or 5N2746 or C20041 or 5N0737
  • C20011 or 5N2747
  • C20033 or 5N2751
  • C20139 or 5N1833


Notes
A new scoring system for FETAC awards will apply for entry through the CAO from 2013.
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