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CAO Course Detail

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Course Code:
CW126
Title:
Science - Applied Biology or Applied Chemistry
College:
IT Carlow
Qualification:
Level on the National Framework of Qualifications
Duration:
2 Years

 

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Chemical, Biomedical & Pharmaceutical Sciences
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Applied biology involves the growing of organisms to obtain new substances, many of which are useful as food, fuel and medicines.

Applied chemistry involves using chemical substances and reactions to solve practical problems.

After an initial foundation year, students specialise in either applied biology or applied chemistry. There is an emphasis on practical skills, with the course being equally divided between lab work and lectures.



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Employment as assistant in research and development and/or work at management/supervisory level in such areas as the chemical and medical devices sector, pharmaceutical cosmetics, food and agrochemicals and in contract testing, companies involved with food and drink, dyestuffs, technicians for lab and process work.

 

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CAO Points 
2012 Points 235
History:


2011 - 245
2010 - 240
2009 - 215
2008 - AQAv
2007 - AQA
2006 - AQA
2005 - 130
2004 - 110
2003 - 90
2002 - 100
2001 - 90
2000 - AQA
1999 - 125
1998 - 200
1997 - 200

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