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Bachelor of Science (Education) in Physical Science with Chemistry and Physics Entry requirements

This course is for you if you are interested in working as a secondary school science teacher.
† Successful students required to undergo Garda Vetting.

Key information

CAO points 2026 438 †
Duration Four years
Attendance Full-time
Course code LM096

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 H4 grade in Mathematics and an H4 grade in at least one of the following: Physics, Chemistry, Physics with Chemistry, Engineering and Applied Mathematics. 

 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 available here.

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

Non-EU entry requirements

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