Welcome
The Faculty of Applied Sciences and Technology (FAST) provides a diverse range of programmes to our community from Forensic and Pharmaceutical Science to Software Development to Social Care Work. The academic level of our programmes ranges for higher certificate (Level 6) to ordinary degrees, honours degrees, master degrees and on to PhD (Level 10). FAST is deeply committed to your education and development. We offer a wide range of programmes that reflect the needs of industry and community. Our teaching is modern and relevant through scholarship and research. In addition to a complete grounding in your relevant discipline there is a focus on quantitative reasoning, critical thinking, communication and teamwork. In other words, the development of the person and the professional in preparation for a 21st century career. Our philosophy of active learning, combined with small group delivery and self-directed study encourages students to take responsibility for their own learning, the training of the mind to think. All programmes have a six-month work placement module in Year 3. Most importantly, our faculty are friendly, welcoming, and supportive, they provide a nurturing environment which will enable you to reach your full potential.
“The value of a college education is not the learning of many facts but the training of the mind to think.”
Albert Einstein
Dean of Faculty
Dr. Maura Clancy
Email: FAST@tus.ie
Telephone: +353 61 293 073
Please see below information for each department within the Faculty of Applied Sciences & Technology at the TUS Midwest campuses.
Department of Applied Science
TUS science graduates are sought after by industry employers both nationally and internationally as they are recognised for having the highest quality in analytical technical skills and problem solving which spans all scientific disciplines.
As a science student at TUS 50% of your training will involve practical hands-on experience, which means you have what employers want from day one.
We offer a range of courses from Applied and Chemistry to Pharmaceutical Science and Clinical Technology. Whichever you choose, practical skills are at our core which give you a passport to the modern scientific world.
So, if you are interested in any of our courses or want to walk through our state of the art laboratories please feel free to contact us!
Contacts
Head of Department
Dr. Daniel Walsh BSc, PhD
Email: Daniel.Walsh@tus.ie
Telephone: (061) 293261 (Limerick)
(0504) 28253 (Thurles)
Department of Applied Social Sciences
The Department of Applied Social Sciences is a dynamic, growing department which provides courses for the social and community sectors. The department delivers programmes on three TUS campuses: Ennis, Moylish (Limerick) and Thurles.
Our programmes enable graduates to be competent in the professional provision of care, protection, support, welfare and advocacy for vulnerable or dependent clients, individuals or groups. Our Social Care Work programmes are designed to produce holistically developed professionals who are prepared to work in a range of settings. These settings include: people with learning disabilities, those engaging with the probation services, people housed in hostels, those who are deemed as “at risk” in a variety of ways, children who have been identified as having experienced abuse, young people in residential care and people in communities who are in need of support.
The Community and Addiction Studies course offers participants the skills and competencies to work in the voluntary sector, as well as with State or NGO providers of community and social inclusion services. Graduates of this course pursue careers in community initiatives with a focus on inclusive practice, empowerment and collaboration.
Applied Psychology is a field of interest to anyone who wants a career that supports individuals, groups or organisations in achieving their goals. Our Applied Psychology programme is a qualification with a wide reach, from consumer behaviour to sports and education. Applied Psychology is a scientific study especially concerned with the practical applications of the mind, behaviour and of mental processes in relation to everyday life. The career opportunities with this degree are extensive, including education, health, crime, technology and substance use.
Contacts
Head of Department
Dr. Melinda Gushwa
Telephone: (061) 293864
Department of Information Technology
The Department of Information Technology at TUS (located in Limerick and Thurles) offers exciting, internationally recognised courses in the field of Games Development, Data Analytics & Cyber Security, Software Development, Computer Networks and Systems Management, Internet Systems Development and Interactive Digital Media.
Our courses are focused on practical skills development so that graduates can expect to take up employment in industries ranging from large multinational companies to small or medium enterprises. Graduates also have the opportunity to pursue postgraduate research through a rage of Research Centres within TUS.
Contacts
Head of Department
Dr. Janice O’Connell, B.Sc., Grad Dip, M.Sc, and PhD
Telephone: (061) 293864 (Limerick)
(0504) 28253 (Thurles)