Pre-University Science - DCU - Access
This Pre-University Science course was developed with DCU to meet the needs of students who wish to study science to degree level in university
| Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
1 year full-time.
Entry Requirements
All applicants are required to meet with a member of the team to discuss and their suitability for the course. Applicants will be contacted about a day / time / location and what to bring.
Pre-University Science requires a Leaving Certificate with a minimum of a Grade O3 or H7 in Mathematics. It is essential that all students who apply to this course meet the maths requirement.
Careers / Further progression
College Links & Career Opportunities
Students who meet the entry criteria for DCU will receive a round zero offer from the CAO for the relevant degree choice.
Further information
The college welcomes applications from qualified international applicants. International (non-EU) learners must comply with Irish immigration requirements and must present either a student visa or a letter of permission to remain in Ireland issued by the Immigration section of the Department of Justice. Non-EU applicants may be liable for an extra fee of €3654.
All courses are delivered through English. Learners are advised that to benefit from their chosen course they should be proficient in written and spoken English. Learners may be required to do an English Language proficiency assessment as part of the interview process.
Year 1: €50
Students undertaking any full time Further Education course may apply for a means tested maintenance grant. Application forms are available from www.susi.ie. Students from designated disadvantaged partnership areas may be eligible for financial assistance towards course charges.
Step 1 – Apply Online
When you complete your application, you will receive an acknowledgement email with login details, username and password, for your new account on our college applications system (Enrol). Please ensure you receive this email as it sometimes goes into spam/junk folders.
You will need to log into the college applications system (Enrol) regularly to manage your application to CDCFE. Please note that your login details must be kept, by you, in a safe and secure place as they will be needed to access your account each time.
Step 2 – Offer of Place
After applying, provisional places* are offered on a first come, first served basis.
Within 10 working days from the date of your application, your provisional offer letter will be uploaded to your Enrol account and you should receive a notification sms and email. To view it, please login using the Enrol login details found in the initial acknowledgement email you received after applying.
*This offer is provisional and is subject to places being available and any specific course requirements being met, such as an audition, sample artwork, specific Leaving Cert. Results, relevant experience, attending a meet & greet with the course coordinator, etc. Refer to the course entry requirement for the course you are applying for on the course page here.
Applicants to courses that have additional requirements will be contacted directly about how to fulfil the additional requirements e.g., uploading sample artwork, auditions etc.
Uploading of Sample Artwork for all courses in the Art & Design Department – “How To“
Login to your MIT account
Select the Documents TAB
Click on the “+” button and upload your 4 pieces of work. For specifications please check individual course pages. Please name each file with a suitable file name if possible. E.G. Sample piece 1 etc.
Step-3 – Pay a non-refundable Course Charge online to secure your place.
Once you have received your offer letter, you will need to pay a non-refundable €50 course charge in order to hold your place. Please go to the college website and click on the Pay Fees button (or you may login to your account in the usual way). This will take you to the login page of the college applications system. Please ensure you login to the Academic year 2024/25. Once you are logged in, select the Payments tab to pay the course charge. Failure to pay your charge by the given deadline may result in your application being cancelled and the loss of your place. Click here to login to your account and pay your charge.
Your login details are on the initial email you received after making your application.
Step 4 – Complete Registration
We will contact you during the summer with details on how to complete your registration. You will be required to upload your Academic certification, Leaving Certificate results etc., to your application account.
You are also required to upload proof of identity in the form of a photo of your passport or driver’s license. All of this will be checked and verified when you attend registration week in September (dates to follow).
Medical Card
Please upload a copy of your medical card if you hold a full medical card in your own right or you are the dependent child of a full medical card holder.
Uploading Documentation to your account – “How To“
Medical Card (if applicable)
Leaving Cert Results
Click on the “+” button and upload a photo/scan of the document. If possible please name the file e.g. Medical Card with your initials.
This Pre-University Science course was developed with DCU to meet the needs of students who wish to study science to degree level in university. The course will cater for three different groups of learners:
Students who did not obtain the required Leaving Certificate points for their chosen Science course, Students who wish to acquire a foundation in Science subject areas and Mathematics before entry to University, Adult returnees to education. Students who obtain an overall merit (65%) grade in the Pre-University course will gain a place on the Science courses outlined below. The course prepares students for entry to the first year of the following Science Degree courses offered by the faculty of Health and Science in DCU.
DCU – Dublin City University
BSc in Environmental Science and Technology (DC166)
BSc in Analytical Science (DC161)
BSc in Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences (DC162)
BSc in Chemical Sciences General Entry (DC163) – at end of Year 1 students choose one of BSc in Analytical Science (DC161), BSc in Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences (DC162) or BSc in Chemistry with Artificial Intelligence (New – subject to accreditation)
BSc in Biotechnology (DC181)
BSc in Genetics and Cell Biology (DC168) –Only 2 places available
BSc in Biological Sciences General Entry (DC180) – at end of Year 1 students choose one of BSc in Genetics and Cell Biology (DC168), BSc in Biotechnology (DC181) or BSc in Bioprocessing (New – subject to accreditation)
BSc in Sports Science and Health (DC202) – Only 2 places available
BSc in Science Education (DC203)
BSc in Physics General Entry (DC175) – at end of Year 1 students choose one of BSc in Applied Physics, BSc in Physics with Biomedical Sciences
BSc in Physics and Astronomy (via DC180)
BSc in Physics and Data Analytics (via DC180)
Course Content
Laboratory Techniques
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Mathematics
Microsoft Office Specialist
Communications
5M3807 - Laboratory Techniques
Certification
Examinations and assessments are conducted with external monitoring by DCU.
Coolock Campus:
Barryscourt Road, Coolock, Dublin 17.
Eircode: D17 T227
Tel: 01 848 1400
Fax: 01 848 1544
Email: coolock@cdcfe.cdetb.ie
Kilbarrack Campus:
Briarfield Villas, Kilbarrack, Dublin 5.
Eircode: D05 NR25
Tel: 01 832 2735
Fax: 01 832 6393
Email: kilbarrack@cdcfe.cdetb.ie
Raheny Campus:
Springdale Road, Raheny, Dublin 5.
Eircode: D05 XN65
Tel: 01 831 4677
Fax: 01 832 9405
Email: raheny@cdcfe.cdetb.ie