CK413 · Level 8 · 4 years

Science Education

University College Cork (NUI) · Munster

2026 Round 1 points

474

Down 46 points since 2023 (520).

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About this course

This is a teacher training degree that makes you a qualified post-primary science teacher. You study science and education together from the start.

How long
4 years
What you study
You pick one of five routes with two science subjects: biology, chemistry, computer science, maths or physics. Some routes need a H3 in Leaving Cert maths. First year mixes your two subjects with introductory education modules, and in Year 4 all modules are education-based. Teaching takes place in lectures, labs and the Eureka Centre.
Placement and abroad
You do school placement in each year, with at least 4 hours a week from August to May in Year 4.
Where it can lead
Graduates can register with the Teaching Council as science teachers and teach two science subjects up to Leaving Cert level.
Who it suits
Suits students who love science and want to teach it to teenagers.

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About Education

Teaching and education methods for schools and special education

Involves preparing students to become teachers or educators in various settings such as primary schools, secondary schools, or areas like special education. This field covers teaching methods, educational psychology, curriculum development, and classroom management.

Points history

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Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026474Published after the final round
2025 520510554
2024 517500554
2023 520498543

Round 1 is the points needed for a first-round offer. Final is the lowest points offered a place after all rounds. Middle student is the points of the student in the middle of everyone who got a place. * means not everyone on those points got a place (random selection). Source: CAO points lists.

Subject requirements

  • English: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Irish: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Mathematics: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Lab Science Subject: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • LS/M/AP/CS: Higher H4

These are the course's own subject requirements. You also need to meet the college's general minimum entry requirements.

See the course on the University College Cork (NUI) website ↗

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