Forensics Applied Science
| 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
In general you need to have a minimum of 5 passes at ordinary level in the Leaving Certificate or its equivalent. Applications are welcome from students with Leaving Certificate Vocational, Leaving Certificate Applied or QQI Level 4 qualifications. Exceptions can be made where special circumstances apply on a case by case basis. The Leaving Certificate is not a requirement for mature students and appropriate experience can be considered as meeting the entry requirement for most courses.
Careers / Further progression
Career Opportunities and Progression
There are approximately forty Higher Education Institutions including Universities, Institutes of Technology and private colleges offering places on a range of courses to QQI full award certificate holders. QQI’s information page Going to higher education using my QQI Award provides answers to some of the more frequently asked questions.
Intending applicants are advised at all times to confirm linked awards, any additional module requirements, applications processes and scoring systems with the Admission Offices of the participating Higher Education Institutions or visit visit cao.ie.
Full awards can also be used for graduates' progression to Further Education level 6 courses - visit cao.ie for further information. Full awards can also be used for entry to UK, European and International universities, on a case-by-case basis.
Eligible to apply for the following:
TU 851 Analytical Chemistry (Environmental Forensics TUD city campus)
TU 572 DNA and Forensics Analysis TUD Tallaght
ND150 Criminal Justice Studies WIT
LC267 Pharmaceutical and Forensic Science Limerick IT
LC265 Pharmaceutical and Forensic Analysis Limerick IT
TU578 Digital Forensics and Cyber Security TUD Blanch
GA786 Forensic Science and Analysis GMIT
SG448 Forensic Investigation and Analysis IT Sligo
Plus many other participating courses in the QQI Higher Education Links Scheme
Further information
Start Date: September 2023.
Mature students are welcome to apply.
All Courses Are Now Free.
There is now no cost associated with making an application for a course.
A €50 registration cost (which is non-refundable) will be paid by the applicant at the point of acceptance of an offer of a place on a course.
In addition to the normal PLC registration fee, costs which up until now have been paid directly by a learner themselves for items such as uniforms, equipment or fees to external exam bodies will now be covered by City of Dublin ETB.
View www.studentfinance.ie for details or the college website www.colaisteide.ie (or view link to course fees above)
Possible Fee Exemptions:
You may be exempt from paying QQI Exam Fees if you satisfy one of the following criteria:
You hold a full medical card in your own right
You are the dependent child of a full medical card holder
You are eligible for a student grant from SUSI (letter from SUSI required)
You are getting Back to Education Allowance or a VTOS allowance
Please upload any documentation to prove you have this exemption, otherwise you will be required to pay these elements of your fee and then seek a refund at a later date.
Yes.
You apply online using the link below. You can apply at any time. 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. You will log into the college applications system regularly to manage your application to Colaiste Ide.
Colaiste Ide provides an opportunity for you to investigate your interest in Forensics and Investigative Sciences. The study of Forensics, Criminal Law and Criminology is an excellent preparation for application to An Garda Siochana, the Defence Forces, forensic science laboratories and the State Laboratory. The students are expected to complete work experience, it is included to give them an opportunity to explore their preferred area of future study in investigative sciences or forensics. Extensive careers advice and advice on higher education opportunities is an integral part of the programme. Participants will be facilitated in investigating their personal strengths and talents and receive one-to-one guidance to ensure they achieve optimum outcomes from this innovative programme.
What Will I Study?
Modules you will study include Criminal law, Criminology, Crime Scene Investigator, Chemistry, Maths, Biology, Anatomy & Physiology, Team Working, Laboratory Skills and work experience.
5M3807 - Laboratory Techniques.
What Qualifications Will I Get When I Finish The Course?
QQI Level 5 Laboratory Skills 5M3807.
Admissions Officer,
Colaiste Ide College of Further Education,
Tel: 01 834 2333 / 834 2450
Email: info@ide.cdetb.ie
Web: www.colaisteide.ie