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How to get to Limerick

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Places of Historic Interestin Limerick

King John’s Castleon the river Shannon

The “Treaty Stone”, on which,the infamous treaty of Limerickwas said to have been signed

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Places of Historic Interestin Limerick

Adare Manor the seat of the Earl of Desmond on the river Maigue.Now a famous hotel and golf course (2008 Irish Open).

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Places of Historic Interestin Limerick

The new rugby stadium in Limerick (Thomond Park)

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The University of LimerickAriel view of the north campus of the University of Limerick

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Importance of Science• Proactive government policy to attract new companies while

retaining existing companies.

• Specific focus on biotechnology – the way of the future

• Focus on developing Ireland as a leading research based country

• Science Foundation Ireland fund of €686 million for research

• Programme for 3rd level research €250 million

• Challenge: will Ireland have enough Science graduates to meet the

demand?

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Bachelor of ScienceScience Courses:• Mathematical Sciences• Pharmaceutical and Industrial Chemistry• Environmental Science• Applied Physics • Industrial Biochemistry• Sports and Exercise Science• Financial Mathematics• Food Science and Health• Equine Science• Health and Safety• Chemical Engineering

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Bachelor of Science

Health Courses:• Nursing (General)• Nursing (Mental

health)• Nursing (Intellectual

disability)• Midwifery• Physiotherapy

Education Courses:• Physical Education• Science (Education) -

Biological Sciences with Physics or Chemistry

• Physical Sciences –Physics and Chemistry (Education)

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Bachelor of Science

Technology and Engineering Courses:• Electronic Systems• Computer Systems• Information Systems• Applied Computing and Network Technologies• Product Design & Technology• Production Management• Wood Science & Technology• Biomedical and Advanced Materials • Materials Science• Computer Systems with French

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At Work in the Lab

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Undergraduate Laboratories

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Chemical Engineering

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Computer Laboratories

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Co-Operative Education Programme

• Relevant work experience.• Integrated into curriculum.• 8-month paid placement.• 1800 placements each year.• 30% overseas assignments.• Placements sourced by

Division.• Preparatory programme for

students.• Monitored and assessed by

faculty.

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Typical Coop Placements

• Bachelor of Business Studies J. P. Morgan, London• Law & Accounting KPMG, Dublin• European Studies Alcatel, Paris• Public Admin Dept of Finance, Dublin• Computer Systems Fidelity Invest., Boston• Food Technology Glanbia, Kilkenny• Industrial Chemistry Pfizers, Cork• Aeronautical Eng Boeing, Seattle• Electronic Engineering Analog, Limerick

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Benefits to students

• Relates theory to practice.

• Provides insight into the work environment.

• Exposure to different career options.

• Develops technical competence.

• Develops interpersonal skills.

• Offers financial support.

• Enhances employment prospects.

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First Destination of the graduates The College of Science (2006)

73%

7%

15%

3%2%

Employed In Ireland

Employed Overseas

Further Study

Not Available

Seeking Employment

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First Destination of the graduates The College of Science (2007)

73%

10%

17%

4% 5%

Employed In Ireland

Employed Overseas

Further Study

Not Available

Seeking Employment

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Salaries (average) for College of Science Graduates 2006

0

5,000

10,000

15,000

20,000

25,000

30,000

35,000

40,000

Industrial Chemistry

Applied Physics

Environmental Science

Industrial Biochemistry

Food Science & Health

Physiotheropy

Nursing

Equine Science

Sport & Exercise Sciences

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Social Amenities in UL

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Sport in UL

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Thank you any Questions