TA301 - Higher Certificate in Science - Applied Chemistry
About the Course
The job prospects for graduates in Chemistry have never been better and this Higher Certificate is a very hands-on practically based course which provides graduates with a broad range of highly sought-after skills. Many of the students that choose the course have not studied Chemistry for the Leaving Certificate, so this is not a disadvantage or hindrance in any way. Thorough training is provided on a wide range of state-of-the-art instruments in the well-equipped laboratories.
For many graduates the Higher Certificate is a stepping stone to the BSc in Chemical Analysis, BSc (Hons) in Applied Chemistry and, for an increasing number, far beyond. The course builds on the firm foundations of the first year Chemistry module giving students a deeper understanding, knowledge and overall appreciation of the subject and its many applications.
Course Code: TA 301:
Higher Certificate in Science (Applied Chemistry)
Length of course: 2 years
Follow-on Degrees
Follow-on Bachelor Degree in Science Degree (Chemical Analysis). I year
Follow-on Honours Bachelor in Science Degree (Applied Chemistry). 1 Year
Recognised in Europe:
Mature students welcome:
Mature applicants (23 years of age) may not be required to meet the minimum entry requirements but may be considered on their merits.
Qualified students welcome to join Degree courses
Research opportunities at Post Graduate level
MSc, PhD
Honours Bachelor Degree recognised for Second Level teaching of Chemistry in Ireland
The 4 main areas of Chemistry (Organic, Inorganic, Physical and Analytical) are covered along with other very relevant modules covering applied topics (drug delivery, quality, statistics, Information systems & communications). All modules covered are important for potential employers as they give the graduates a broad knowledge of many critical topics in Chemistry.
Add-on Bachelor Degree in Science – Chemical Analysis
The Bachelor Degree in Chemical Analysis provides a very hands-on practical skills based course which provides graduates with a broad range of highly sought-after capabilities. Industry has a current need for chemists trained in the application of modern, chemically based analytical techniques. Indeed the demand for such expertise is expected to increase. To meet this need the course produces chemists with expertise in chemical, chromatographic and spectrophotometric analytical techniques.
These chemists will be capable of performing analytical techniques/process development in a quality-conscious manner while also being able to participate in the design and validation of these methods and processes.
The BSc course builds on the firm foundations laid in first and second year Chemistry modules giving students a deeper understanding, knowledge and overall appreciation of the subject and its many applications. The 4 main areas of Chemistry (Organic, Inorganic, Physical and Analytical) are covered along with other very relevant modules covering applied topics (environmental chemistry, good laboratory practices and material science). All modules covered are important for potential employers as they give the graduates an in-depth knowledge of many topics in Chemistry.
At the end of the BSc in Chemical Analysis, the student will have achieved an in-depth knowledge of chemical analysis, synthesis and characterization of compounds and the applied areas such as materials and environmental chemistry. For many graduates the BSc is a stepping stone to the BSc (Hons) in Applied Chemistry and, for an increasing number, far beyond.
Add-on Honours Degree in Science – Applied Chemistry
This is a one-year add-on BSc (Honours) in Applied Chemistry. Some take it immediately after BSc, others return from employment, seeking to extend and deepen their skills. Coming after the practical analytical work of the degree, the emphasis switches back to the core areas of physical, organic, and inorganic chemistry. The approach is more conceptual, with more problem-solving sessions where students can put their knowledge into practice. The objective is to produce a rounded graduate who is significantly more self-sufficient, and thus suited to more senior roles in industry, and to research positions, either in industry or by way of further study at MSc or PhD level.
We also cover three applied areas of chemistry – materials, environmental, and industrial chemistry – of relevance to a wide range of employers. Graduates find employment in a wide range of companies. Some return to earlier employers, but to the more senior and betterpaid positions that Honours graduates can command. Many continue on to postgraduate research, either in ITT Dublin, or at an Irish or British University. A specialised taught MSc is another progression route.
The degree is also approved for entry to the Higher Diploma in Education in universities, and many of our graduates have used this route to enter second-level chemistry teaching.
What do I Need?
Entry Requirements for the Higher Certificate in Science (Chemistry)
Grade D3 or better in 5 subjects at Ordinary Level. English or Irish at Grade D3 or better.
Ordinary Level Maths at Grade D3 or higher.
No Leaving Cert Science subject is required for this course
Recent minimum CAO points: 260
Recent points range for applicants choosing this course: 385 - 260
Career Opportunities
Career opportunities for graduates are wide and varied, including in the Pharmaceutical/ Fine Chemical Industry, Forensics, Food Industry, monitoring of the Environment, Oil, Gas, Electricity, Peat, Healthcare, Medical Devices, Secondary School Teaching and Research & Development.
The pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, chemical, material and food industries advertise widely for candidates qualified in chemical analysis and who have knowledge and skills in the applied chemistry area.
Graduate Profiles
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TA301 - Applied Chemistry.pdfStudent Life
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John Behan (Head of Department) + 353 1 4042403 email john.behan@ittdublin.ie
Department phone extensions: + 353 1 404 2436 / 2400 / 2406 - Fax: + 353 1 4042404
Further Information
Please visit the Department of Applied Science Website
Links Scheme
Links Scheme
Laboratory Techniques (CASLT) ( with a pass in Level 5 Maths), Food (CASFX) (with a pass in Level 5 Maths and either Biology or physics as elective modules)
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