Higher Certificate in Science in Chemistry

Faculty of Engineering & Science
Award Class
Awards
Higher Certificate in Sc
Programme Code CR_SCHEM_6 Mode of Delivery Full Time, ACCS No. of Semesters 4
NFQ Level 6 Embedded Award Yes Programme Credits 120
Next Review Date
Review Type Date
Programmatic Review 01/09/2023
Department PHYSICAL SCIENCES
 

Programme Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this programme the graduate will be able to demonstrate... :

# PO Domains Programme Learning Outcome
PO1 Knowledge - Breadth A knowledge of areas of chemistry, physics, biology, mathematics, and computing relevant to work in a chemical laboratory environment
PO2 Knowledge - Kind A knowledge of basic principles, terminology, and methodologies of fundamental science, mathematics, and computing
PO3 Skill - Range The ability to apply a range of practical laboratory procedures, and to record and report scientific results and data
PO4 Skill - Selectivity The ability to use instrumental and non-instrumental scientific equipment for routine laboratory operations
PO5 Competence - Context The ability to use approved laboratory protocols and procedures under management supervision
PO6 Competence - Role The ability to work in laboratory teams and on an individual basis, under guidance
PO7 Competence - Learning to Learn The ability to identify and address learning needs within a structured learning environment
PO8 Competence - Insight An awareness of responsible chemical practice, with emphasis on areas of health and safety
 

Semester Schedules

Year 1 / Semester 1

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
BIOL6007 Biomolecules and Cells Brigid Lucey 3 5
CHEM6002 Chemical Principles Donagh OMahony 4 5
CMOD6001 Creativity Innovation&Teamwork MARESE BERMINGHAM 3 5
PHYS6011 Introduction to Physics Donagh OMahony 4 5
OCCH6002 Laboratory Practices Donagh OMahony 3 5
MATH6060 Maths for Physical Sciences David Goulding 1 5

Year 1 / Semester 2

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
ENVI6002 Environmental Instrumentation Donagh OMahony 3 5
BIOM6001 Microbes, Enzymes & Energy Brigid Lucey 3 5
CHEO6001 Organic Chemistry Fundamental Donagh OMahony 4 5
CHEM6013 Physical Chemistry Principles Donagh OMahony 1 5
MATH6019 Technological Maths 2 & Maple David Goulding 2 5
Elective 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
FREE6001 Free Choice Module PAUL GALLAGHER 3 5
PHYS6042 Fundamental Physics Donagh OMahony 3 5
 

Year 2 / Semester 1

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
CHEA6001 Analytical Chemistry Donagh OMahony 3 5
BIOM6005 Fundamentals of Microbiology Brigid Lucey 2 5
CHEM6006 Inorganic Chemistry Donagh OMahony 3 5
STAT6014 Intro Stats for Phys. Sc. David Goulding 1 5
CHEO6005 Organic Chemistry Donagh OMahony 2 5
Elective 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
FREE6001 Free Choice Module PAUL GALLAGHER 3 5
PHYS6038 Water Quality Instrumentation Donagh OMahony 3 5

Year 2 / Semester 2

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
CHEA6002 Analytical Chemical Techniques Donagh OMahony 3 5
CHEM6005 Industrial Chemistry Donagh OMahony 3 5
STAT7009 Inferential Statistics David Goulding 1 5
CHEO6006 Pharmaceutical Chemistry Donagh OMahony 2 5
CHEM6007 Physical Chemistry Donagh OMahony 3 5
Elective 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
FREE6001 Free Choice Module PAUL GALLAGHER 3 5
CHEM6008 Quality & Validation Donagh OMahony 3 5