Intending students are being given a second chance to sit their maths exam at the University of Limerick.

The Faculty of Science and Engineering at UL will be offering a special maths entrance exam to students who get enough CAO points and satisfy all other entrance requirements but who do not get the required grade in Higher or Ordinary Maths.

The exam to aimed at giving students a second chance to pursue a course in science and engineering.

The examination is based on this year's Leaving Certificate curriculum. The 3-hour long test will take place on August 22nd, beginning at 2.30pm and finishing at 5.30pm.

Further information and applications forms can be downloaded here

Kieran Hodnett is Dean of the Faculty of Science & Engineering. He explains who the paper is for.