Career Options: Science

Science offers individuals a varied range of job opportunities. Some of the jobs associated with the field of science include: analytical chemist, biochemist, laboratory technician, biotechnologist, botanist, chemical engineer, ecologist, environmentalist, geologist, marine surveyor, marine biologist, meteorologist, microbiologist, toxicologist, scientist and zoological scientist. And there are many more job titles that can be added to the list!

How to Pursue a Science-Related Career

Science-related careers are typically built upon some form of training and/or education.

Further Education

Individuals may choose from a range of courses offered at NCVA FETAC 2 level. These courses are run on both a full-time and part-time basis in Local Adult Education Centres and Secondary Schools. Some private colleges also offer FETAC 2 qualifications. Course titles include:

Applied Science – Animal Care
Applied Science – Food
Applied Science – Laboratory Techniques
Nursing Studies
Horticulture

Higher Education

A sample of the courses that are available at Certificate, Diploma, and Degree levels include:

National Certificate in Science in Applied Chemistry
National Certificate in Science in Applied Biology
National Certificate in Photonics
National Certificate in Science in Environmental & Analytical Methods
National Certificate in Food Sciences
National Certificate in Aquatic Science
National Diploma in Science in Chemical Instrumentation/Analytical Methods
National Diploma in Science in Applied Biosciences
National Diploma in Biomedical Science
National Diploma in Environmental Protection
National Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety
National Diploma in Health Science and Physiology
National Diploma in Aquatic Science
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Instrumentation and Analysis
Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical & Forensic Analysis
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science in Applied Physics and Electronics
Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science
Bachelor of Science in Marine Science
Bachelor of Science in Physics and Astronomy
Bachelor of Science in Earth and Ocean Sciences
Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Health
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Biochemistry
Bachelor of Science in Analytical Science
Bachelor of Science in Physics with Astrophysics

Further Information

A full list of Certificate, Diploma and Degree courses is available from the Central Applications Office

October 2003. Compiled by Clare Adult Learners Guidance Service (CALGS). Sources of information used include: Job Profiles Career Directions and course outlines from course providers. Although every effort is made to ensure that the information contained in this sheet is accurate, readers should check with the appropriate organisations for the latest information. CALGS accepts no responsibility for the accuracy of the information contained in this document or for any actions arising from its use.