About the course

This unique interdisciplinary programme provides students with detailed knowledge and understanding of forensic, analytical, and pharmaceutical science. Students gain knowledge and critical skills in areas of crime scene investigation, forensic evidence examination, instrumental techniques, pharmaceutical technology, drug analysis, statistical analysis, quality assurance, molecular and immunobiology. Great emphasis is placed on the acquisition of hands-on analytical skills in these areas resulting in graduates that are highly sought after by employers.

　　Graduates of the programme will have a great mix of skills and knowledge needed for today’s employment market and are hugely sought after by employers. Graduates gain employment in a range of sectors including forensic and state laboratories and in pharmaceutical, analytical or biotechnology type industries. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
September, 2024	Limerick
September, 2025	Limerick

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest

Application to this programme will be through the Central Applications Office (CAO) for entry to stage 1. Applicants must satisfy the minimum stage1 entry requirement of A minimum of 2 H5 & 4 O6/H7 grades in six Leaving Certificate subjects, including Mathematics and English or Irish. In practice, entry levels will be above the minimum and points will be calculated from the six best subjects from one sitting

　　Application for entry to subsequent stages will be through LIT’s admissions office (ref Admissions Office Policy and Procedure P016A, and Undergraduate Advanced Entry Application Form F008A). In addition applicants wishing to have prior experiential (non-certified) and accredited (certified) learning recognised may apply under LIT’s Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Policy and Procedures (Academic Council Regulations and Procedures for Taught Programmes Part 1 Section 5) using forms ACRP 5001, ACRP 5002 and the Admissions Office Policy and Procedure form F024A as appropriate.

　　CAO POINTS

　　278

　　For entry to undergraduate courses a minimum score of 5.5 in an IELTS exam is required.

　　

English language requirements

　　5.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 60.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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