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CAO Course Detail

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Course Code:
TR071
Title:
Science
College:
TCD
Qualification:
Level on the National Framework of Qualifications
Duration:
4 Years

 

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For the first two years, students learn the fundamental sciences. They then select one of sixteen specialist areas to study for the final two years.

2 HC, required from any of Physics, Chemistry, Physics/Chemistry, Geography, Maths, Applied Maths, Biology, or Agricultural Science



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Wide range of careers in research and product development, quality control, technical management, marketing, distribution management in pharmaceutical, chemical and the food industry.

 

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CAO Points 
2012 Points 510
History:


2011 - 475* 2010 - 460*
2009 - 440*
2008 - 415
2007 - 435
2006 - 415*
2005 - 440*
2004 - 445*
2003 - 425
2002 - 385
2001 - 400
2000 - 395
1999 - 425
1998 - 430
1997 - 440

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Module Requirements:

Must possess distinctions in 5 modules in the FETAC level 5/6 qualification which must include:

  • C20139 or 5N1833

    Plus three of the following modules:
  • (C20006 or 5N2746 or C20041 or 5N0737)
  • (C20011 or 5N2747 or C20022 or 5N2748)
  • C20033 or 5N2751
  • C20048 or 5N1460

Notes
Details of the 2013 scoring system for FETAC awards can be found here >>




         
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