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Gemmology (Diploma)
University of Galway– Centre for Adult Learning & Professional Development
The next intake for this course is September 2025.
For people with no previous training in gemmology but who have an interest in gemstones, as well as for those working in the jewellery and related trades. The Diploma course aims to provide students with a broad introduction to the study of precious and semi-precious gemstones, demonstrating laboratory techniques used to identify gemstones and provides the student with hands-on experience in gemstone identification. The former will include tuition on good microscope practice using a range of simple laboratory techniques.
Galway, Ireland
| College Name | University of Galway– Centre for Adult Learning & Professional Development |
| Course Category | Science, Science & the Built Environment |
| Course Type | Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online |
| Course Qualification | Diploma |
| Course Location | Galway, Ireland |
| Delivery mode | Classroom based |
| Course Start Date | 1st September 2025 |
| Course Fee | 1,000 p.a. (Non EU €1,650 p.a.) |
| Course Duration | 2 years, part-time |
| Awarding Body | National University of Ireland |
| Title of Awarding | Diploma |
| Career Path | Students of the course find employment in gemmological work (quality control, authentification) and jewellery (retail and design) trades. Students may also find work as valuators for the insurance industry. |
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Nun's Island, Galway, Republic of Ireland
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