Science offers individuals a varied range of job opportunities. Some of the jobs associated with the field of science include: analytical chemist, biochemist, laboratory technician, biotechnologist, botanist, chemical engineer, ecologist, environmentalist, geologist, marine surveyor, marine biologist, meteorologist, microbiologist, toxicologist, scientist and zoological scientist. And there are many more job titles that can be added to the list!
Science-related careers are typically built upon some form of training and/or education.
Further Education
Individuals may choose from a range of courses offered at NCVA FETAC 2 level. These courses are run on both a full-time and part-time basis in Local
Adult Education Centres and Secondary Schools. Some private colleges also offer FETAC 2 qualifications. Course titles include:
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Applied Science – Animal Care
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Applied Science – Food
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Applied Science – Laboratory Techniques
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Nursing Studies
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Horticulture
Higher Education
A sample of the courses that are available at Certificate, Diploma, and Degree levels include:
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National Certificate in Science in Applied Chemistry
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National Certificate in Science in Applied Biology
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National Certificate in Photonics
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National Certificate in Science in Environmental & Analytical Methods
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National Certificate in Food Sciences
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National Certificate in Aquatic Science
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National Diploma in Science in Chemical Instrumentation/Analytical
Methods
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National Diploma in Science in Applied Biosciences
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National Diploma in Biomedical Science
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National Diploma in Environmental Protection
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National Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety
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National Diploma in Health Science and Physiology
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National Diploma in Aquatic Science
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Bachelor of Science in Chemical Instrumentation and Analysis

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Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical & Forensic Analysis
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Bachelor of Science
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Bachelor of Science in Applied Physics and Electronics
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Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science
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Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science
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Bachelor of Science in Marine Science
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Bachelor of Science in Physics and Astronomy
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Bachelor of Science in Earth and Ocean Sciences
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Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Health
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Bachelor of Science in Industrial Biochemistry
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Bachelor of Science in Analytical Science
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Bachelor of Science in Physics with Astrophysics
A full list of Certificate, Diploma and Degree courses is available from the http://www.cao.ie
Central Applications Office
October 2003. Compiled by Clare Adult Learners Guidance Service (CALGS). Sources of information used include: Job Profiles Career Directions and course outlines from course providers. Although every effort is made to ensure that the information contained in this sheet is accurate, readers should check with the appropriate organisations for the latest information.
CALGS accepts no responsibility for the accuracy of the information contained in this document or for any actions arising from its use.