Bachelor of Science (Education) in Physical Science with Chemistry and Physics

University of Limerick

Ireland, Limerick

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University of Limerick

Ireland , Limerick

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

LM096

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

EUR 21,900 / year(s)

Next Intake September-2026

Bachelor of Science (Education) in Physical Science with Chemistry and Physics

About

UL’s School of Education is the largest post-primary teacher education provider in the state and is ranked in the top 100 universities in the world for Education programmes. Graduates of this Science Teaching programme are qualified to teach the following subjects in all Irish second level schools

• Leaving Certificate Physics
• Leaving Certificate Chemistry
• Leaving Certificate Physics with Chemistry
• Junior Cycle Science

The programme is designed to produce a graduate who is highly educated and capable both academically and professionally, and who will be prepared to meet the challenges involved in teaching the physical sciences.

Graduates of the degree programme are eligible for appointment to all second level schools (vocational, secondary, community and comprehensive schools), and for registration with the Teaching Council. The primary aim of the programme is the attainment of a professional competence in teaching, and the majority of graduates pursue a career in second-level science teaching.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Entry Requirements for applicants from Saudi Arabia:

Foundation Entry

Undergraduate students need a Foundation Programme. Entry to the UL International Foundation Programme with CGPA of 80% or above in General Secondary Education Certificate including English, Mathematics and another language. An IELTS of 5.5 is also necessary depending on the Foundation Stream.

Requirement to Progress from Foundation Programme to Bachelor Degree Science and Engineering and Kemmy Business School

Science and Engineering

Successfully pass the Foundation Programme with a minimum grade of C3 in all modules including a minimum grade XX in Mathematics 1 and 2. For programmes where an honour maths grade is required we look for a B3 in the Foundation Programme maths modules and where pass maths is required we look for a C3 in the maths modules in the Foundation Programme.

BBS

Minimum grade of C3 in all modules and a minimum C2 grade in EH2001, EH2002, EH2011 and EH2012.

Students can successfully pass the Foundation Programme with a C3 in all modules but will not be able to progress onto a Degree programme at University of Limerick (UL).

Please note that some programmes may have a higher entry requirement and/or a portfolio requirement and not all applicants who meet the minimum grades will be offered a place.

Career

This programme has been fully accredited by the Teaching Council. Graduates of this programme are qualified for appointment to all second level schools (vocational, secondary, community and comprehensive schools), and for admission to the open register of the Registration Council for Secondary Teachers. Graduates achieving an adequate standard may also proceed to obtain a higher degree by research.