Science courses in Ireland

This Applied Science programme provides an introduction to the world of science and covers a variety of subjects related to laboratory sciences.       What Will I Study? Biology (5N2746) Chemistry (5N2747) Communications (Community) (5N0070) Laboratory Skills (5N2751) Maths (5N1833) Nutrition (5N2029) Physics (5N1460) Work Experience (Community) (C50092)

Why take this course? This is a one-year postgraduate degree programme leading to the award of Master of Science in Applied Toxicology. This programme is open to suitably qualified holders of honours degrees in science currently working in the pharmaceutical or biomedical industries who wish to upgrade their skills to master’s level or to newly…

The B.Eng in Automation and Robotics is an industry-led degree designed to upskill employees in the manufacturing sector. This is an innovative programme that has been designed in close consultation with manufacturing industries in the western region who have identified a requirement to up-skill their employees. The aim of the programme is to graduate engineers…

The honours degree in mechanical and polymer engineering is offered in response to the demand for highly skilled graduates with training in mechanical engineering fundamentals, with an emphasis on specific technologies and methodologies associated with polymer engineering. Polymer engineering is a core skillset that many employers in the medical device/healthcare sector look for in graduates.…

?This programme provides a common entry year 1 to the following Level 7 programmes: BEng in Mechanical Engineering BEng in Mechanical Engineering and Renewable Energy BEng in Mechatronics It has been developed to give students sufficient time and experience to come to an informed choice as to which specific mechanical engineering programme they wish to…

The purpose of the degree is to offer a structured, flexible and progressive programme of study. The programme seeks to: Provide you with a broad, integrated approach to quality management, facilitating your progression in a quality role in industry or services. Provide you with the ability to develop and implement various quality systems which would…

The biopharmaceutical sector of the pharmaceutical industry is fast becoming an important producer of complex compounds/molecules known as biologics used in the targeted treatment of important diseases. Irelands pharmaceutical sector is now an important global centre for biopharmaceutics attracting world leaders and major investment. Nine of the world top ten pharmaceutical companies have substantial operations…

The goal of this this fully online and recorded programme is to provide an opportunity for recent graduates and employees from a range of diverse sectors (listed below) to develop their skills in Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and digital mapping. Engineers Ecologists Environmental Scientists Geoscientists Data Scientists Archaeologists Marine Biologists Surveyors Town Planners Agri-Scientists Transportation…

The programme aims to afford advanced experience and training to fulfil, in part, the onerous and challenging roles, duties and responsibilities associated with a limited range of Built Environment Regulations in the Irish Construction Industry This certificate is designed for a multidisciplinary cohort across the built environment disciplines e.g. Architecture, Engineering, Building Surveying, Architectural Technology,…

*** 90%/100% funded under Springboard 2024. Apply on www.springboardcourses.ie *** Industrial Automation refers to the use of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) in a range of industrial and manufacturing applications. You will meet all the industry-leading PLCs and will learn to install, maintain and programme the PLCs in real-life applications. This is a very practical course…

You will have the basic skills necessary to work in the area of Quality within the pharmaceutical / medical device industries, specifically the Regulatory Affairs aspects of those industries. This Certificate, along with the Certificate in Science in Quality for Industry – Statistics & Management and the Certificate in Science in Quality, make up the…

Develop the industry-specific computer programming and machine learning skills to support Trust and Safety teams. This Certificate in Software Skills programme is aimed at trust and safety or content moderation professionals who wish to develop technology-specific software skills with a focus on data processing and management theory, tools and techniques.

Details of 2014 course to be announced shortly. Please email [email protected] to request further information on the 2014 training dates. Details of the 2013 course was as follows: The course develops an understanding of concepts such as sustainability, quality of life, sustainable communities and carrying capacity. It builds awareness of the links between the environment,…

The course develops an understanding of concepts such as sustainability, quality of life, sustainable communities and carrying capacity. It builds awareness of the links between the environment, society and the economy, education for sustainable development and develops skills of analysis (auditing).

This course merges practical engineering with theory, but it also encompasses extensive learning around climate, the environment, conservation and sustainability issues. If you care deeply about the environment, but would also like to have a career in engineering with additional skills in sustainability, this is the perfect course for you.

This one year pre-engineering course is a foundation for students who wish to pursue further studies in electronic or mechanical engineering in a third level college through the Links Scheme. The course has close links with the Institute of Technology, Tallaght. The course may also lead directly to employment in the engineering industry.

EnviroCORE is focused on the development of biological and chemical environmental technologies that offer innovative solutions to environmental problems that support sustainable economic and social development. CORE Research Themes are: Phyto, vermi, and microbial technologies for waste treatment; Biomass production and biotransformation; Environmental bioindicators, biosensors and biomarkers; Environmental Modelling and risk.

EnviroCORE is focused on the development of biological and chemical environmental technologies that offer innovative solutions to environmental problems that support sustainable economic and social development. CORE Research Themes are: Phyto, vermi, and microbial technologies for waste treatment; Biomass production and biotransformation; Environmental bioindicators, biosensors and biomarkers; Environmental Modelling and risk.

Learn the best methods and principles required to conduct and compile effective research with this free online course. This research methodology course teaches you how to design, conduct and document an effective scientific research project. We explain how to formulate a research problem, design research methods, select samples and write a research proposal. The course…

Learn the best methods and principles required to conduct and compile effective research with this free online course. This research methodology course teaches you how to design, conduct and document an effective scientific research project. We explain how to formulate a research problem, design research methods, select samples and write a research proposal. The course…

What will I study in this Food Safety and Quality? Food Chemistry Food Processing Microbiology Maths Nutrition Food Safety & HACCP Biology Communications Personal & Professional Development Word Processing

Duration This is a Full time one-year course, which runs from September to May. Exact details of the timetable will be given out to students during the induction process prior to class commencement in September. Overview This course is suitable for students who are interested in preparing for a career as a food scientist and/or…

We will explore the role young people played 20 years ago at the Rio Declaration while examining how the young people in Ireland today can and must play a central role in bringing dynamic new ideas, fresh thinking and energy to the Rio+20 process (Ban Ki-Moon).

The next intake for this course is September 2025.  For people with no previous training in gemmology but who have an interest in gemstones, as well as for those working in the jewellery and related trades. The Diploma course aims to provide students with a broad introduction to the study of precious and semi-precious gemstones,…

Building Information Modelling (BIM) is an innovative new approach to building design, construction, and management. BIM has changed the way industry professionals worldwide think about how technology can be applied to building design, construction, and management. BIM also supports the continuous and immediate availability of project design, scope, schedule, and cost information that is high…

This 3-semester long part-time course has been designed to is to help science, engineering and related graduates to re-skill or up-skill with the required knowledge and skills to assist them in gaining employment in the Healthcare, Manufacturing, Biopharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Medical Devices and related Life Sciences industries. https://www.dkit.ie/courses/school-of-health-and-science/life-and-health-sciences/diploma-in-biopharmaceutical-manufacturing.html

Medical scientists work in the health care system and provide a crucial service that contributes to the diagnosis and prognosis of disease as well as guiding treatment. The Higher Diploma in Medical Science is a graduate programme aimed specifically at medical laboratory assistants with a degree in science (see Entry Requirementsunder course details) who wish…

The course will: Provide a practical solution for participants to gain practical & theoretical understanding of regulatory affairs activities for the Medical Technology sector. Programme Supports Medtech industry by ensuring that students are well informed and educated in-depth on the specific regulations and associated safety & performance application for medical devices & IVDs. Within one…

The course develops an understanding of concepts such as sustainability, quality of life, sustainable communities and carrying capacity. It builds awareness of the links between the environment, society and the economy, education for sustainable development and develops skills of analysis (auditing).

The course develops an understanding of concepts such as sustainability,sustainable communities and carrying capacity. It builds awareness of the links between the environment, society and the economy, education for sustainable development and develops skills of analysis. Learners facilitate a workshop on an environmental issue of their choice incorporating education for sustainable development methodologies, carry out…