This one-year course is suitable for learners who are interested in preparing for a career as a food scientist and/or in progression to third level education in the food, science or agriculture sectors. 

This programme aims to equip learners with the scientific and practical knowledge and skills to work in a laboratory in the food industry. Learners will develop practical laboratory skills and carry out a range of laboratory and scientific tests that will support the theory and scientific knowledge of the modules they study. 

The Food Science and Nutrition course will focus on Food Chemistry and Nutrition while also covering the other science disciplines such as Biology, Chemistry and Microbiology. All the science modules have a considerable proportion of practical work in them, which the learner will undertake in our modern science laboratory. 

Learners will be required to undertake work experience during the course of the year, which is an exciting opportunity for them to put into practice the laboratory skills they will have developed in college. 

Guest speakers are invited to contribute to the course and field trips are also undertaken. 

Areas of study may include:

• Biology 
• Chemistry 
• Mathematics 
• Laboratory Skills 
• Food Chemistry 
• Microbiology 
• Nutrition 
• Communications 
• Work Experience 
• Word Processing 

5M3807 QQI Level 5 Laboratory Techniques 

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For more information on this course, please contact the college office. Email: info@monaghaninstitute.ie

This course provides an introduction to the world of science and covers a variety of subjects related to laboratory and physical sciences. It is suitable for learners who wish to train for employment as a laboratory assistant. The course will also equip learners with the knowledge and practical skills necessary to access science based degree programmes in third level institutions.

The course focuses on a range of science related subjects. Practical laboratory sessions will form an integral part of the programme. A minimum of 10 days’ work placement must be completed.

Areas of study may include:

• • Laboratory Skills
  • Biology
  • Microbiology
  • Chemistry
  • Safety and Health at Work
  • Mathematics
  • Communications
  • Word Processing
  • Work Experience

Additional:

• Food Chemistry
• Soil Science and Growing Media

5M3807 QQI Level 5 Laboratory Techniques

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For more information on this course, please contact the college office. Email: info@monaghaninstitute.ie

This one year course  is ideal for students who are passionate about science and medicine and prefer a hands-on approach to learning. You will study a range of science subjects at a practical level in modern science laboratories, with practical laboratory sessions forming an integral part of the programme.

This course will focus on a range of science and medical-related modules. The science subjects are taught in a modern science laboratory, and practical laboratory sessions form an integral part of the programme. The IPC Medicines Counter Assistant modules are designed to provide the skills and knowledge to deal effectively with customers in a pharmacy.

Areas of study may include:

• • Laboratory Skills
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Mathematics
  • Communications
  • Work Experience
  • Medical Terminology
  • Infection Prevention and Control
  • Word Processing

5M3807 QQI Level 5 Laboratory Techniques

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For more information on this course, please contact the college office. Email: info@monaghaninstitute.ie

Work in this industry varies from dispensing over the counter medications, helping clients choose medical aids and appliances to demonstrating and selling cosmetics, perfumes etc. As well as a QQI qualification, learners complete the Irish Pharmacy Union’s Medicines Counter Assistant award.

This course will focus on a range of business and health related subjects relevant to employment as a pharmacy counter assistant. Work Experience is within a retail pharmacy. The IPU Medicines Counter Assistant module is designed to provide the skills and knowledge to deal effectively with customers in the pharmacy.

Emphasis is placed on questioning skills, product knowledge and appropriate referral.

Areas of study may include:

• Medicines Counter Assistant (MCA) Irish Pharmacy Union
• Customer Service
• Medical Terminology
• Nutrition
• Retail Selling
• Word Processing
• Safety and Health at Work
• Biology
• Work Experience

5M4468 QQI Level 5 Community Health Services

Medicines Counter Assistant (MCA) Irish Pharmacy Union

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For more information on this course, please contact the college office  info@monaghaninstitute.ie