LM092 · Level 8 · 4 years

Science with concurrent Teacher Education

University of Limerick · Munster

2026 Round 1 points

480

Down 18 points since 2023 (498).

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About this course

A four-year teaching degree for second-level science. You teach Biology plus Physics, Chemistry or Agricultural Science.

How long
4 years
What you study
You study your science subjects and learn how to teach them.
Placement and abroad
The course includes school placement.
Where it can lead
Graduates can teach in all second-level schools and register with the Teaching Council. They are qualified to teach Leaving Cert Biology plus one other science subject, and Junior Cycle Science.
Who it suits
Suits students who like science, explain things well and want to teach.

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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

2023498202449920254882026480

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026480Published after the final round
2025 488488520
2024 499499530
2023 498498531

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 or Foundation F6
  • Mathematics: Higher H7 or Ordinary O3
  • All Languages except English: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Lab Science Subject: Higher H7 or Ordinary O4

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

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