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Bachelor of Science (Education) in Biology with Physics or Chemistry or Agricultural Science Entry requirements

Teaching degree developing skilled, confident educators qualified to teach Biology plus Physics, Chemistry, or Agricultural Science at second level.
† Successful students required to undergo Garda Vetting.

Key information

CAO points 2026 480 †
NFQ Level NFQ Level 8
Duration Four years
Attendance Full-time
Course code LM092

Minimum grades    

Applicants are required to hold at the time of enrolment the established Leaving Certificate (or an approved equivalent) with a minimum of six subjects which must include: Two H5 (Higher level) grades and Four O6 (Ordinary level) grades or four H7 (Higher Level) grades. Subjects must include Mathematics, Irish or another language, and English.


Subject requirements    

In addition, applicants must hold an O3/ H7 grade in Mathematics and an O4/ H7 grade in at least one of the following: Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Physics with Chemistry, Agricultural Science.

Garda Vetting is required for this programme.


Additional considerations    

We welcome applications from mature students. Mature applicants must apply through the Central Applications Office (CAO) by 1 February.

Application information for mature student applicants

QQI Pathways information is available here.

Note: the University’s Special Mathematics Examination is applicable to this programme.

Please note that this course is not available to Non-EU applicants.

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