
University of Limerick
Environmental Science
Key programme benefits to future students
* More stringent environmental requirements are being placed on industry and community in areas such as energy usage, waste minimisation, waste management, recycling, water and air quality. Consequently, there is a strong demand for graduates with a scientific understanding of environmental and health and safety issues, together with a full knowledge of technological and management methods available to help improve the quality of our environment.
Key Fact: Students may be eligible for 90-100% funding for this programme under the HCI government initiative.
Subjects taught
Autumn Modules
• Environmental Impact Assessment
• Safety And Industry
• Environmental Catalysis
• Conservation Ecology
• Safety Technology
• Managing Safety & Health
Optional Modules
• Career Development: An optional module for those students who wish to pursue this professional development workshop. Which prepare learners with CV and career coaching, develop a LinkedIn/ online presence, physical presentation and interviews skills. (this module is subject to change)
Spring Modules
• Clean Technology
• Pollution Control (Waste Management)
• Project
Entry requirements
Applicants must hold a Level 8 honours degree at a minimum second class honours, grade 2 (NQF or other internationally recognised equivalent) in a relevant STEM discipline such as engineering, computing, mathematics, science or technology.
Applicants from other disciplines who have relevant scientific elements in their primary degree will also be considered.
Applicants who possess an honours degree, minimum 2nd class, grade 2, or equivalent in a non-numerate discipline and have three years experiential learning in an appropriate discipline will be considered.
RPL (Recognised Prior Learning) entry will be available for those who do not meet the minimum entry requirement but who have gained substantial experience in the area.
Duration
1 year full-time, on-campus.
Enrolment dates
Autumn
Post Course Info
Graduate careers
Prospective careers for graduates are potentially very broad across a range of industrial sectors including Chemical, Biotechnological and Medical Devices industries, Food and Beverages, Energy generation, Manufacturing, Environmental Protection industries, Transport Sector.
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Qualification letters
HDip
Qualifications
Higher Diploma (Level 8 NFQ)
Attendance type
Daytime,Full time
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