Course Title: Bachelor of Science (common entry)
Course Code: CI061LA
LYIT Code: LY857
Course Level: 7
National Framework Level: 7
Award Type: Major
QQI Code: CCNMX
Duration: 3 Years ab initio
Awarding Body: LYIT, under Delegated Authority from HETAC
APPLY DIRECTLY TO CAVAN INSTITUTE
This course is delivered in conjunction with Letterkenny IT
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate: Grade D3 at Ordinary Level in five subjects in the Leaving Certificate examination.
Any FETAC Level 5 award is acceptable.
Mature applicants (over 23) are also welcome to apply.
Course Description
This course is designed to allow for broader entry to the undergraduate Science programmes of Bioscience, Food Science and Nutrition or Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Science at LYIT. This new course proposal will give you the opportunity to have a year to decide which area of science appeals to you and to then pursue this in year 2. At the end of year 1, subject to availability of places, you can decide which course to pursue from one of Bioscience, Food Science and Nutrition or Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Science.
The first year of this course is undertaken in Cavan Institute.
Course Content
Year 1 - Semester 1
| Modules | Mandatory/Elective | No of Credits | Class hours per week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Introductory Biology | Mandatory | 5 | 5 |
| Chemistry 1 | Mandatory | 5 | 5 |
| Physics 1 | Mandatory | 5 | 5 |
| Mathematical Skills for Science 1 | Mandatory | 5 | 4 |
| Transferable Skills 1 | Mandatory | 10 | 6 |
Year 1 - Semester 2
| Modules | Mandatory/Elective | No of Credits | Class hours per week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Animal and Plant Biology | Mandatory | 5 | 5 |
| Chemistry 2 | Mandatory | 5 | 4 |
| Physics 2 | Mandatory | 5 | 4 |
| Mathematical Skills for Science 2 | Mandatory | 5 | 4 |
| Transferable Skills 2 | Mandatory | 10 | 6 |
Progression Opportunities
On successful completion of year 1 of this course students can progress to year 2 of the following programmes:
BSc in Bioscience
BSc in Food Science and Nutrition
BSc in Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Science
Grants
The Third Level Grant System applies to this course.
LYIT fees apply.
Further Information
Contact Joe English, Head of School of Computing, Engineering and Science, Cavan Institute
eMail joeenglish at cavaninstitute.ie
Telephone (049) 4332633
For more information see LYIT Bachelor of Science (common entry) incorporating degree award options: Analytical and Forensic Science, Bioscience or Food Science and Nutrition
