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PLC - 8 distinctions is that all that counts?

  • 04-09-2018 2:19pm
    #1
    Kirm2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 138 ✭✭


    I'm trying to decide which PLC course to do to try to get on to Level 8 Science leading to Zoology.

    My options are: Level 5 Science with 11 modules or Level 5 Animal Care with 8 modules.

    Am I right in thinking that only 8 distinctions can be considered for progression even if I get 11?

    I know I would do better with the Animal Care course but if its a case of having as many distinctions as possible in order to get offered a Level 8 place it would make more sense to do that... wouldn't it??

    Some advice would be greatly appreciated.


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  • #2
    CfJr
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9 ✭CfJr


    Only your 8 best modules get counted towards your points, which is what counts when applying to third level; so yes only 8 distinctions will be counted, although usually there are 5 modules that you are required to have distinctions in.


  • #3
    Kirm2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 138 ✭✭Kirm2


    CfJr wrote: »
    Only your 8 best modules get counted towards your points, which is what counts when applying to third level; so yes only 8 distinctions will be counted, although usually there are 5 modules that you are required to have distinctions in.

    Great, thank you. I was wondering if it came down to it whether they looked further than the 8 distinctions when awarding places.


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