Entry Requirements
Applicants aged 21 years and older by January 1 in year of entry may enter as mature students.  In this case a pass standard in Leaving Certificate Mathematics or equivalent is required. Apart from the requirement in Mathematics assessment of applicants will be on an individual basis to determine suitability to successfully undertake the course.  Applicants without a leaving certificate are encouraged to first complete the Foundation Course in Science, Engineering and Technology. Graduates of the Foundation Course are automatically eligible for entry to the Diploma.

Applicants under 21 years of age on January 1 in year of entry must meet the following minimum entry requirements: A minimum of HC3 in two subjects and passes in four other subjects at H or O level in the Leaving Certificate (or equivalent) including; English, Irish, Mathematics, a laboratory science subject i.e. Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Physics with Chemistry (joint) or Agricultural Science and any other subject recognised for entry purposes.

Next Steps

Your next step in participating in the Diploma/Degree in Science & Technology Studies is to complete an application form.  You will find this form in the 2011 Application Forms section of the website.   If you have any queries on your application contact one of the programme co-ordinators by using the Contact Us Form and indicating which programme you are interested in.


All applications are returned to:
Admissions Office
Programme in Science & Technology Studies
     
National University of Ireland, Galway

Applications should be sent to NUI Galway for consideration even if you intend to register with UL.
Please feel free to contact the Programme Administrator if you are considering submitting an application.

Programme Administrator
Ms. Niamh McHugh
NUI Galway
T 091 495845
E  niamh.mchugh@nuigalway.ie

Closing date for application:  Friday 29th June, 2012