Admission Requirements:

1. Bachelor of Science in Applied Physics and Instrumentation with a minimum average mark of 50%.
2. Holders of other Level 7 qualifications in a relevant Science or Engineering discipline with a minimum average mark of 50%.
3. Applicants holding relevant Level 8 qualifications or having relevant industrial experience may be eligible for exemptions from certain modules.

Course summary

This programme of 60 credits aims to meet the requirements of industry for professionally qualified personnel in instrumentation and to satisfy the demands of students for a qualification in Instrument Engineering to the highest undergraduate level.

Further studies

Graduates are eligible to apply for a postgraduate degree at CIT, at Masters (MSc) or Doctoral (PhD) levels.

Department(s)

Physical Sciences

Course Fee: €300 per 5 credit module (incl. exam fees)

ACCS Mode

This Level 8 course is delivered over two academic years. In the academic year 2018/2019 Cycle A modules are offered. Each year consists of two semesters: the first semester runs from September to January; and the second semester runs from February to June. Modules will be offered on three evenings per week.

Awards

Single module certification within the Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Instrument Engineering. The major award of the Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Instrument Engineering (Level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications) will be received by students who successfully complete the course programme.

Validating Body

Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI)

This degree is recognised by the Institute of Physics. Graduates of recognised degrees qualify for Associate Membership upon graduation and may apply for full Membership after appropriate work experience.

Further Studies at CIT

Graduates are eligible to apply for a postgraduate degree at Masters (MSc) or Doctoral (PhD) levels.