Welcome to School of Science & Computing
You are very welcome to the School of Science and Computing at Waterford Institute of Technology. Science and information technologies occupy a central role in our society with the economic and social development of our country and region fundamentally tied to these knowledge areas.
Skilled graduates from degree to PhD are highly sought after in key industrial sectors from IT to Pharmaceuticals, Food to Agriculture, Biopharmaceutics to Forestry and Horticulture. Graduates with a passion to learn and be creative are essential in today’s knowledge driven economy.
All of the staff in the School are committed to the development of our students and ensuring that they reach their full potential. Our programmes are designed to ensure our graduates are equipped with the tools to be a force for change in industry and with the skills to add value to society.
The School’s commitment to excellence is demonstrated by its successes in the Education awards, Pharmaceutical Industry awards and Great Agri Food debate. The School is also the most research active in the sector with researchers successful in Irish and European research activities. The School is committed to treating all of our students with dignity, equity, and respect and looks forward to facilitating the education development of all of our students.