Our Pre-University Science course has been specially developed to enable students to gain a foundation in the sciences and to obtain the entry requirements for accessing Science-based programmes at Higher Education institutes.

• Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied, or equivalent

• Interview

• Mature applicants welcome

• 5N2751 Laboratory Skills

• 5N1833 Mathematics

• 5N2746 Biology

• 5N2747 Chemistry

• 5N0690 Communications

• 5N1356 Work Experience

• 5N0749 Anatomy and Physiology

• 5N1794 Safety and Health at Work

QQI Level 5 Certification in Laboratory Techniques 5M3807

GTI has developed a style of teaching to meet the needs of a diverse community of learners.

• We make extensive use of advanced multimedia and internet based technologies to bring subject matter to life and to ensure effective learning.

• Whenever possible, we use a Learn-by-Doing approach to make the learning experience more realistic and enjoyable.

• We provide learning supports that are tailored to the needs of individual learners.

· Students who successfully complete the course may gain entry to Third Level Institutes and Colleges through the Higher Education Links Scheme.

• Links include:

• NUIG

• GY301 Science Level 8

• GY303 Biomedical Science Level 8

• GY304 Biotechnology Level 8

• GY308 Environmental Science Level 8

• GY309 Financial Mathematics and Economics Level 8

• GY310 Marine Science Level 8

• GY313 Environmental Health and Safety Level 8

• GY314 Earth and Ocean Sciences Level 8

• GY318 Biopharmaceutical Chemistry Level 8

• GY319 Mathematical Science Level 8

• GY320 Physics Level 8

• GY321 Genetics and Genomics Level 8

• GY322 Agrictural Science Level 8

• GMIT

• GA770 Applied Freshwater and Marine Biology Level 7

• GA771 Applied Biology and Biopharmaceutical Science Level 7

• GA772 Chemical and Pharmaceutical Science Level 7

• GA773 Physics and Instrumentation Level 7

• GA774 Science - Undenominated Level 7

• GA780 Applied Freshwater and Marine Biology Level 8

• GA781 Applied Biology and Biopharmaceutical Science Level 8

• GA782 Chemical and Pharmaceutical Science Level 8

• GA783 Physics and Instrumentation Level 8

• GA784 Science - Undenominated Level 8

• GA785 Medical Science Level 8

• GA786 Forensic Science and Analysis Level 8

The most up-to-date information on Higher Education Links is located at the CAO website. Click here for details of * CAO QQI Requirements Lookup

Student Services Fee: €175 * QQI Certification Fees: €50

TOTAL: €225

This is a full-time one-year course and runs from September to May.

Laboratory Science modules will take place in Athenry Further Education & Training Centre one day per week.

Full-time registered students of GTI may access a range of adult education courses at a reduced fee.

• GTI reserves the right to make changes in any course, to limit the number of places available or to withdraw a course. No part of this information shall be deemed to form a contract between the Institute and a student or third party.

email nancy.cunniffe@gretb.ie