Bachelor of Science (Honours)

Common Entry

Code

SE500

Location

Carlow

Campus

Kilkenny Road

Level Level 8
Duration 4 Years
CAO Points 279
Credits 240
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When you apply for Science you must select ONE of the following options:

Common Entry SE500
Biosciences with Biopharmaceuticals SE500
Brewing and Distilling SE500
Pharmaceutics and Drug Formulation SE500

Applicants who select a specific degree option are guaranteed a place on that programme subject to meeting the entry requirements and points. Applicants who are undecided on choices should choose Common Entry. All applicants may change their selection up to the end of Year 1 and must confirm their specialism at that point.

About the course?

A Common Entry course is a popular choice for students who have an interest in a discipline but are unsure of what career path they would like to follow. Common Entry courses allow students to study a broad range of subjects initially and then choose their preferred specialist area. This allows students more time to discover what interests them most.

Application Procedure

Applicants to the Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree may choose a common entry option at CAO stage and select a specialist area after Year 1 or choose a specialist area at CAO stage.

Course Structure

The first year of this course provides students with a foundation in science, and subjects are common for all students. After Year 1, students separate into their chosen specialist area from the following:

The course offers a blend of academic and practical skill development and includes a period of industrial work placement.

Course options

Common Entry

Biosciences with Biopharmaceuticals

This option equips students with a theoretical knowledge and practical laboratory skills and competencies demanded by the biopharmaceutical science and biotechnology industries. For more information on the BPH option click here »

Brewing and Distilling

This option will equip graduates with the necessary knowledge, skills and competencies in brewing and distilling and enable them to make a contribution to this recognised growth industry. For more information on the BRD option click here »

Pharmaceutics and Drug Formulation

This option offers a solid foundation in chemistry and analytical science that will allow graduates to make a significant contribution to the pharmaceutical industry. For more information on the PDF option click here »

Special features of this course

All students, regardless of the original option chosen, will be permitted to change their selection at the end of Year 1 and confirm their specialism for Year 2.