UCAS Tariff Points:

or

UCAS Grades:

Leaving Cert entry requirements:

4 x H3 and 2 x H4/ 5 H3 including Higher Level grade H3 in two relevant subjects plus if not offered at Higher Level then Ordinary Level grade O4 in Mathematics. Or 6 x H3 / 1 x H2 and 4 x H3 including Higher Level grade H3 in a relevant subject plus if not offered at Higher Level then Ordinary Level grade O4 in Mathematics.

QQI entry requirements

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Leaving Cert Grades and UCAS Points

The following table may help you calculating your Leaving cert grades into UCAS points:

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This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.

Naturalist

Not surprisingly, some aspect of the natural sciences will run through the Naturalist's interests - from ecological awareness to nutrition and health. People with an interest in horticulture, land usage and farming (including fish) are Naturalists.

Some Naturalists focus on animals rather than plants, and may enjoy working with, training, caring for, or simply herding them. Other Naturalists will prefer working with the end result of nature's produce - the food produced from plants and animals. Naturalists like solving problems with solutions that show some sensitivity to the environmental impact of what they do. They like to see practical results and prefer action to talking and discussing.

Investigative

The Investigative person will usually find a particular area of science to be of interest. They are inclined toward intellectual and analytical activities and enjoy observation and theory. They may prefer thought to action, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems with sophiscticated technology. These types prefer mentally stimulating environments and often pay close attention to developments in their chosen field.

Enterprising

Enterprising people like situations that involve using resources for personal or corporate economic gain. Such people may have an opportunistic frame of mind, and are drawn to commerce, trade and making deals. Some pursue sales and marketing occupations. Many will eventually end up owning their own business, or in management roles in larger organisations. They tend to be very goal-oriented and work best when focused on a target. Some have an entrepreneurial inclination.

Many students secure employment before they graduate in a range of managerial positions such as advisers, technologists, banking, consultancy, research and training as well procurement  for the agri -food industry.