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CAO Course Detail

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Athlone IT

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Course Code:
AL632
Title:
Science (Bioscience/Chemistry)
College:
Athlone IT
Qualification:
Level on the National Framework of Qualifications
Duration:
2 Years

 

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Employment Sectors related to this course:
This course prepares people for careers typically found in the sectors below. You can explore information relating to sectors by clicking on the titles below.

Chemical, Biomedical & Pharmaceutical Sciences
Earth Science & Environment
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Analytical Chemist
Atmospheric Scientist
Chemist
Coroner
Engineer - Chemical
Engineer - Chemical Process
Engineer - Energy
Engineer - Validation
Food Scientist
Geneticist
Geologist
Hydrologist
Immunologist
Industrial Chemist
Laboratory Manager
Laboratory Technician (Medical/Clinical)
Marine Scientist
Meteorologist
Microbiologist
Molecular Biologist
Pharmacist
Pharmacologist
QA (Quality Assurance) Analyst
Research Scientist
Science Communicator
Scientist
Arborist
Biochemist
Biological / Microbiological Scientist
Botanist
Brewer
Ecologist
Engineer - Biomedical
Environmental Health Officer
Environmental Officer
Environmental Scientist
Environmental Technician
Forester - Professional
Forestry Worker
Geomatics Surveyor
Nutritionist
Recycling Officer
   


 
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This course provides students who have limited science at Leaving Certificate the opportunity to experience the main areas of science before specialising in either bioscience or chemistry.



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Job opportunities in quality control, manufacturing and environmental management, within the biotechnology, pharmaceutical and food processing sectors. In addition, many companies manufacturing textiles, agrochemicals and fertilisers, polymers and paints, food and drink, dyestuffs, metals and toiletries also recruit technicians for laboratory and process work. The public sector offers opportunities in water analysis, in food analysis and research, and in forensic science.

 

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AL632 - Science (Bioscience/Chemistry)
Athlone IT

 
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CAO Points 
2012 Points 290v
History:
2011 - AQA
2010 - 280v
2009 - 115
2008 - 190
2007 - 105
2006 - 180
2005 - 170
2004 - 170
2003 - 130
2002 - 130
2001 - AQA
2000 - 115
1999 - AQA
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Module Requirements:

C20139 or 5N1833 or LC Maths


Notes
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