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Higher Certificate in Science in Applied Biology
This course will introduce you to the fascinating world of the biological sciences. You’ll study a range of science subjects, including Microbiology, Biochemistry and Drug Delivery. You’ll gain around 400 hours of lab experience — experience that potential employers will value — and be well set on the way to other courses or a job in industry. Topics covered by this course include how the cell works, the nature of disease, genetics and microbiology. (You don’t have to have studied Biology at Leaving Certificate, although it’s useful if you did.) Our lecturers have a wide range of experience in research, education and industry, and we take pride in being an approachable and student-focused team. You’ll study a range of science subjects, including Microbiology (the study of bacteria, fungi and viruses), Biochemistry (the chemistry of life) and Drug Delivery (how drugs are manufactured and tested). This blend of fundamental and applied subjects will enhance your understanding of the relevance of the subjects to the real world and provide the basis for more advanced study, if you continue to the add-on B.Sc. course the following year. Over the two years, you’ll gain around 400 hours of laboratory experience — experience that potential employers will value. The knowledge and practical experience gained in this course will set you on the way for other academic courses or directly into a job in industry.
Undergraduate Course / Allied Health / Dublin

Intakes: September Intake 2025 ( Open ) ,

English Tests Scores:
  • 1. DET (Duolingo English test) [ 95 ]
2 years
Higher Certificate in Culinary Arts (Professional Cookery Practice)
This program integrates the theoretical and practical elements of culinary arts education to develop the knowledge, skills and understanding for you to build successful careers in today’s fast-growing, ever-changing culinary arts, hospitality and food industries. This two-year course includes a period of culinary work experience. The course is built around three core areas of the culinary arts disciplines: Culinary practice in kitchen and pastry work, and restaurant operations. The culinary practice is underpinned with a range of supportive related theory and technologies. Core culinary modules such as kitchen & larder, pastry, restaurant and wine studies are married with modules in gastronomy, food and beverage theory, nutrition, food safety, introduction to business and culinary information systems. On graduation, you may expect to pursue a career as a qualified professional in the culinary, food service and hospitality industries – including hotels, restaurants, industrial catering, food retail outlets, licensed trade, cruise liners and other food-related industries – and advance towards becoming a fully qualified chef or catering supervisor or manager. If you successfully complete this course, you’ll be eligible to apply to transfer to the BA in Culinary Arts, the BSc in Culinary Entrepreneurship and similar courses in TU Dublin. This course facilitates student entry into national and international culinary competitions and offers student bursaries and awards throughout the course.
Undergraduate Course / Humanities, Arts & Tourism / Dublin

Intakes: September Intake 2025 ( Open ) ,

English Tests Scores:
  • 1. IELTS (International English Language Testing System) [ 5 ]
2 years
Higher Certificate in Science in Food Science & Management
This two-year, full-time course will give you a scientific and technical understanding of food science and associated technologies, as well as the business skills required to respond to the current needs of the food industry. The Irish food industry is growing strongly and thus offers rewarding job opportunities, including roles in junior management, food product development, market research and quality control. In food science, the biological, physical and engineering sciences are applied to study the nature of foods, the causes of deterioration, the principles of food processing, and the improvement required to meet consumer demand. This course will educate and train you in the practical and theoretical aspects of food science, in addition to the basic sciences such as biology, chemistry, microbiology and maths. In addition to the scientific content, you’ll study the fundamentals of business and management that are essential to bringing food products to the marketplace. There’s a major practical project in second year, in which you’ll work in a team to apply your scientific and business management knowledge to the development of food products. Teams often develop innovative products targeting the specific nutritional needs of consumers or emerging market trends.
Undergraduate Course / Allied Health / Dublin

Intakes: September Intake 2025 ( Open ) ,

English Tests Scores:
  • 1. IELTS (International English Language Testing System) [ 5 ]
2 years
Higher Certificate in Science in Pharmacy Technician Studies
The pharmacy technician studies course has been a winner of National DELTA (Disciplinary Excellence in Learning, Teaching and Assessment) Award for 2021-2025, DELTA Award for 2018-2021 and TU Dublin Le Chéile Award 2021. In this course, you’ll gain the practical, professional and academic skills you need to assist in the various activities of the pharmacy that do not require the professional judgement of the pharmacist. There are many employment opportunities in community and hospital pharmacies, as well as openings in medical sales for pharmaceutical suppliers. In this course, you’ll acquire knowledge of prescription and non-prescription medicines, and how they’re formulated and used to treat illnesses. You’ll develop the medical knowledge needed to recognise common illnesses, as well as the communication skills to liaise with pharmacists and counsel patients on healthcare issues, including the various healthcare schemes available in Ireland. You’ll gain experience in dispensing procedures and practices, and be able to interpret prescriptions and prepare medicines for dispensing; maintain patient records and operate pharmacy computer systems, and supply non-prescription medicines in accordance with legislation and guidelines. You’ll also get theoretical and practical training in basic sciences, including biology, chemistry, microbiology, maths, and pharmacology. These subjects support the pharmacy technician profession, and also provide a pathway to higher qualifications, including the BSc in Pharmacy.
Undergraduate Course / Allied Health / Dublin

Intakes: September Intake 2025 ( Open ) ,

English Tests Scores:
  • 1. IELTS (International English Language Testing System) [ 5 ]
2 years
Higher Certificate in Pharmacy Technician Studies
The pharmacy technician studies course has been a winner of National DELTA (Disciplinary Excellence in Learning, Teaching and Assessment) Award for 2021-2025, DELTA Award for 2018-2021 and TU Dublin Le Chéile Award 2021. This course prepares students for a profession as a Pharmacy Technician, and is completed in one year. It is a shortened version of the two year Higher Certificate in Science in Pharmacy Technician Studies (TU654), and has been designed for students with significant prior learning in Science. It develops practical, professional and academic skills required to assist in the various activities of the pharmacy, not requiring the professional judgement of the pharmacist. These skills include knowledge of prescription and non-prescription medicines, and how they are formulated and used to treat illnesses. Students will develop medical knowledge to recognise common illnesses and communication skills to liaise with pharmacists and counsel patients on healthcare issues, including the various healthcare schemes available in Ireland. Students will gain experience in dispensing procedures and practices and be able to interpret prescriptions and prepare medicines for dispensing. They will be able to maintain patient records and operate pharmacy computer systems. They will also be able to supply non-prescription medicines in accordance with legislation and guidelines.
Undergraduate Course / Allied Health / Dublin

Intakes: September Intake 2025 ( Open ) ,

English Tests Scores:
  • 1. IELTS (International English Language Testing System) [ 5 ]
1 year
Higher Diploma in Children's Nursing
If you’re already a registered nurse who would like to specialise in paediatric nursing, this course is for you. This course is delivered by academic and clinical leaders in the field of paediatrics, and you are guaranteed employment as a registered children’s nurse nationally and internationally upon completion of the programme . As you are already registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI), you will bring your existing theoretical knowledge and clinical experience to the course which will be enhanced and built upon throughout your studies. We aim to foster a mindset of lifelong learners and appreciate that you already have that philosophy as you are pursuing further career development. All you need for a career in paediatrics During the course, you’ll gain extensive clinical exposure alongside evidence based theoretical knowledge and skills, ensuring you’ll feel confident to work in any paediatric healthcare setting worldwide. Our curriculum is developed in line with the NMBI Standards and Requirements for Post-Registration programmes and based on the principles of cyclical and continuous learning. Every graduate is guaranteed to find employment once they have completed this course. Possible career pathways include working in public or private healthcare settings, occupational health or education, either in Ireland or abroad. You may also opt to continue your professional education to Master’s and PhD level.
Undergraduate Course / Allied Health / Dublin

Intakes: September Intake 2025 ( Open ) ,

English Tests Scores:
  • 1. DET (Duolingo English test) [ 120 ]
  • 2. IELTS (International English Language Testing System) [ 6.5 ]
  • 3. PTE (Pearson Test of English) [ 63 ]
  • 4. TOEFL Internet Based [ 92 ]
1 year
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