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What is the programme about?

This one-year add-on programme aims to meet the requirement for highly skilled scientists who satisfy the demand for a qualification at the highest level in the key area of Environmental and Analytical Science.

The programme is heavily geared towards independent learning in which students work under their own initiative in multidisciplinary project work set out over three modules. These modules are 100% lab/field based and are a blend of individual and team work activities. Project management, advanced trouble shooting and analytical skills developed are highly desirable to the industrial sector. The programme is also reinforced with industrially relevant modules in Advanced Analytical Techniques; Good Manufacturing Practice; Quality Control and Legislation.

Who is the programme suited to?

This programme is ideal for students who possess a level 7 award in an Applied Science discipline with an interest in developing their analytical skills specifically for the Science industrial sector.

Top 3 Reasons

1. This course provides a well balanced qualification required by industries in the Environmental Industries, Pharmaceutical, Medical Device, Food and. Areas of expertise include Chemical Analysis, Environmental Monitoring, Quality Management & Control in accordance with environmental quality systems.

2. There is an equal emphasis on academic learning and practical hands-on experience, vital for immediate participation in a working environment.

3. The major project component included in this course provides key skills to allow the graduate to participate in Research and Development and to pursue further education in the form of Postgraduate Research.

Jobs Include

Environmental Analyst

Analytical Scientist

Laboratory Manager

Graduates Work For

Complete Laboratory Solutions

Dept. of Agriculture

Teagasc

EPA

BHP laboratories

Pfizer