Limerick,
Ireland
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc (Hons)(Education) in Biology with Physics or Chemistry or Agricultural Science in Limerick Ireland | University of Limerick
University of Limerick
|
Limerick Ireland
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
EUR
20,542
(c. USD23,720.46)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The University of Limerick's School of Education stands as the leading provider of post-primary teacher training nationwide and holds a position among the global top 100 for Education programs. Additionally, UL ranks in Europe's top 75 institutions for outstanding teaching quality.
This program prepares aspiring educators by equipping them with essential skills and knowledge to effectively tackle the demands of science instruction. Upon completion, graduates will be certified to teach Biology at advanced Leaving Certificate level, along with either Chemistry, Physics, or Agricultural Science at the same level, plus General Science at Junior Certificate level.
For those pursuing a teaching career with a passion for science, this four-year degree offers an ideal pathway. It particularly appeals to individuals with outstanding communication abilities, high motivation, and enthusiasm for science education.
Following a concurrent education model, this four-year program integrates pedagogical studies with biological sciences and your selected specialization (Chemistry, Physics, or Agricultural Science), complemented by practical teaching placements for hands-on classroom experience.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
CAO points history - 498
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 O3/ H7 grade in Mathematics and an O4/ H7 grade in at least one of the following: Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Physics with Chemistry, Agricultural Science.
Garda Vetting is required for this programme.
IELTS - Minimum score of 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any component.
TOEFL- (paper based) - 580.
TOEFL- (internet based) - 90.
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 O3/ H7 grade in Mathematics and an O4/ H7 grade in at least one of the following: Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Physics with Chemistry, Agricultural Science.
Garda Vetting is required for this programme.
IELTS - Minimum score of 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any component.
TOEFL- (paper based) - 580.
TOEFL- (internet based) - 90.
Tuition
EUR
20,542