CIT - Cork Institute of Technology

Full-time course duration:

4 Years (8 Semesters)

Admission Requirements:

At least two Leaving Certificate subjects at Grade C3 minimum (Higher Level), together with a further four subjects at Grade D3 minimum (Ordinary or Higher Level). The six subjects must include Mathematics and either English or Irish.

Work Placement

There is a twelve week work placement during the second semester in third year. The student will be placed in an industry, organisation or research group where environmental science and sustainable technology are of importance. It may be possible for the placement to be in an international location.

Leaving Cert Subjects:

Physics, Chemistry, Technology, Geography, Mathematics, and Biology

Course summary

The protection of the environment and the promotion of sustainable development are central to the national and global economies. As the world’s industries and markets become greener, the need for scientists who specialise in environmental science and sustainable technology will continue to grow. The aim of this course is to produce graduate scientists for a range of interesting careers within the smart green economy.

Further studies

Suitable qualified graduates are eligible to apply for a postgraduate degree by research at CIT at Masters (MSc) or Doctoral (PhD) levels.

Department(s)

Applied Physics and Instrumentation

Timing Details

4 Years (8 Semesters)

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This programme provides a comprehensive foundation in the physical sciences of physics and chemistry with other modules in mathematics, instrumentation, computer technology and biology. There is a continual green ethos throughout the programme to stimulate graduates to become champions of sustainability by the provision of green technical and green managerial modules. There are modules covering recycling, reduction, reuse, water quality and air quality to ensure that graduates are fully up to date with the legal, economic and technical aspects of these key topics. In addition to the scientific and technical modules there are a number of modules to develop competences in report writing, presentation skills, communication skills, research and team work. Furthermore, there is an emphasis on enquiry and project-based learning throughout the programme to encourage enterprise, independent learning and innovation. In the final year of the programme there is a major project in the area of environmental science and sustainable technology.

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