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Universities Ireland Waterford Institute of Technology Courses Bachelor of Science Science (General)

Bachelor of Science Science (General)
at Waterford Institute of Technology

Waterford, Ireland

Tuition Fee € 10,250
Country Rank-
Duration36 Months
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Program Overview

The BSc in Science was designed as a common entry course for the student who has a keen interest in science, but is unsure of which area they would like to specialise in. This course gives the student a flavour of a variety of different scientific disciplines, allowing them to keep their options open when applying to study science at third level.

The modules of this course offer an introduction to biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics and computing. Elective modules are also offered in specialised areas such as Food Science with Business, Pharmaceutical Science, and Molecular Biology with Biopharmaceutical Science. The student can get a taste of what is involved in each of these areas, before making a more informed choice as to which area they would like to specialise in for their degree.

Course Content

Year 1

Semester 1	Semester 2
Introductory Biology	Cell Biology & Biochemistry
Introductory Chemistry	Physical and Organic Chemistry
Introductory Physics	Physics for Scientists
Introductory Mathematics	Mathematics for Scientists
Introduction to ICT for Scientists	Choose two of the following electives:
Good Laboratory Practice & Core Skills	*Introduction to Biotechnology & Pharmaceutical Science
	*Science & Society
	*Introduction to Food Science
	*Plant Biology

Entry Requirement
Leaving Cert: Minimum entry requirements for BSc in Science (General)
- 5 subjects: O6/H7
- English or Irish: O6/H7
- Mathematics: O6/H7
Fees & Scholarships
The fees for Bachelor of Science Science (General) may vary from €10,000 to €25,000 annually for tuition fees. The fee's prices may get higher for International Students.

Study Abroad (Undergraduate level)
- Per Semester €5,000
Career Prospect
Career opportunities will be subject to your choice of specialist exit pathways. BSc in Science (General) is the gateway for the following Level 7 BSc degrees in SETU Waterford: Food Science with Business, Pharmaceutical Science and Molecular Biology with Biopharmaceutical Science. At the end of first year you will be asked to select one of the courses to study in order to obtain your final award.
- WD164 - BSc in Food Science with Business
- WD175 - BSc in Pharmaceutical Science
- WD205 - BSc in Molecular Biology with Biopharmaceutical Science

Cost Of Studying At Waterford Institute of Technology

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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Bachelor of Science Science (General) at Waterford Institute of Technology