2009 Press Releases
UCC best placed to meet Smart Economy needs
17.08.2009
The points required to take courses in Engineering, Mathematical Science, Physics and Astrophysics at UCC are the highest in Ireland for these programmes and overall, the College of Science, Engineering and Food Science (SEFS) has declared itself very satisfied with the quality of student intake this year.
17.08.2009
The points required to take courses in Engineering, Mathematical Science, Physics and Astrophysics at UCC are the highest in Ireland for these programmes and overall, the College of Science, Engineering and Food Science (SEFS) has declared itself very satisfied with the quality of student intake this year.
Professor John O’Halloran, Vice Head of SEFS, said the demand for engineering, mathematics and physics courses was very encouraging. “Our hope is that students taking up such courses will find them challenging and enriching. We are fortunate that the second level schools in our catchment are historically the best in the State for the teaching of mathematics and applied mathematics and that UCC is the university of choice for so many high achievers," he added.
Professor O’Halloran attributed UCC’s success to its strong record in research-led teaching and added: "I believe our talented students will benefit greatly through interaction with research faculty in the Schools of Engineering, Tyndall National Research Institute and other Schools and Institutes within the University."
Other areas of Science where demand has been high, resulting in increased points, are Earth and Environmental Science, Genetics and Chemical Sciences - areas which have been identified by the Government as key to the development of the smart economy.
Professor O’Halloran attributed UCC’s success to its strong record in research-led teaching and added: "I believe our talented students will benefit greatly through interaction with research faculty in the Schools of Engineering, Tyndall National Research Institute and other Schools and Institutes within the University."
Other areas of Science where demand has been high, resulting in increased points, are Earth and Environmental Science, Genetics and Chemical Sciences - areas which have been identified by the Government as key to the development of the smart economy.