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University College DublinIreland’s Global University
Science SCU1
Computer Science CSSA
Actuarial & Financial Studies BSS3
Sustainability STS1
UNDERGRADUATE COURSES ENTRY 2021
NON-EU EDITION
UCD SCIENCE
Online Events20 October 2020
13 February 2021
Register at
www.myucd.ie
Internships and Professional 6-9
Experience at a Glance
Actuarial & Financial Studies BSS3 14-15
Computer Science CSSA 16
Computer Science 17
Computer Science with Data Science 18
Sustainability STS1 19
Sustainability: Environmental Science & Engineering 20
Sustainability: Social Sciences, Policy & Law 21
Science SCU1 22
Biological, Biomedical & Biomolecular Sciences (BBB)
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology 24
Cell & Molecular Biology 25
Environmental Biology 26
Genetics 27
Microbiology 28
Neuroscience 29
Pharmacology 30
Physiology 31
Plant Biology 32
Zoology 33
Chemistry & Chemical Sciences (CCS)
Chemistry 34
Chemistry with Biophysical Chemistry 35
Chemistry with Environmental & Sustainable Chemistry 36
Medicinal Chemistry & Chemical Biology 37
Mathematical, Physical & Geological Sciences (MPG)
Applied & Computational Mathematics 38
Financial Mathematics 39
Mathematics 40
Statistics 41
Physics 42
Physics with Astronomy & Space Science 43
Theoretical Physics 44
Geology 45
Contents
University College Dublin has a long and proud history
of education, research and high achievement. Set in
the heart of the beautiful Belfi eld campus in south
Dublin, the UCD O’Brien Centre for Science provides
a vibrant and state-of-the-art centre of learning,
welcoming students and staff from all corners of the
world. UCD boasts the most innovative and diverse
Science programme in the country, providing knowledge
in disciplines encompassing biology, chemistry, physics,
geology and earth science, mathematics and computer
science. Our academic staff are not only expert teachers
but are also highly reputed world-class researchers, and
indeed our research interests and strengths inform our
undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes.
UCD Science graduates are in great demand in Science
and Science-related jobs both in Ireland and overseas,
and an undergraduate degree in Science lays strong
foundations for a wide variety of careers.
For international students, the choice of university is a
daunting one, and this is something that we recognise at
UCD. In order to ensure that our University and degree
programmes are the right fi t for your needs, UCD
Science staff strive to get to know each international
student personally, from the fi rst point of contact until
graduation and beyond. As Vice Principal (International)
for UCD Science my role is to support international
students through the enquiry and application process,
meeting you and your family in your home country, and
providing direct links to relevant academic and support
staff in our Global Centres and in Dublin. No problem is
too trivial for us in this important phase of your career.
We look forward to welcoming you to UCD, proudly
Ireland’s Global University.
Professor Jeremy Simpson
Vice Principal (International),
UCD Science
Welcome to UCD Science
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WHY UCD SCIENCE?
Dynamic Campus
UCD has over 150 clubs and
societies as well as a cinema, student residences, excellent
sports facilities, a gym and
50-metre swimming pool.
Flexible CurriculumUCD offers the broadest and most diverse Science programme in Ireland, with degree courses in
biological, environmental, biomedical, chemical, geological, mathematical, physical and computer
sciences, all delivered by lecturers at the forefront of teaching and research. The curriculum can be
adapted to your personal preferences through the unique fl exibility of UCD Horizons.
World-Class FacilitiesThe UCD O’Brien Centre for Science is the largest capital
investment in Science in the history of the Irish State with
state-of-the-art labs, active learning environments, lecture
theatres and classrooms.
Internship Opportunities
Professional Science Placements are available as Summer Internships or longer placements
in industry for specifi c disciplines. All internships are secured on a competitive basis.
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UCD
BSc
Bachelor of Science.
BAFS
Bachelor of Actuarial and Financial Studies.
Degree Subject
Examples of degree subject areas are Microbiology, Physics with
Astronomy & Space Science or Chemistry. In Science SCU1, your
degree will eventually be in one of 22 different subjects.
Entry Requirements
The minimum standard in order to be eligible for consideration for
admission.
Common Entry
A common entry programme has a single entry point for multiple
potential degree options.
Stage
A student progresses through an undergraduate programme in
stages. For full-time undergraduate students, a 60-credit stage will
normally be completed in one academic year.
Major
A main area of study. A major will show what subject area your
degree is in, such as Zoology.
Trimester
The academic year in UCD is divided into Trimesters (Autumn, Spring,
Summer). Undergraduate degree teaching takes place in the Autumn
Trimester (September to December) and the Spring Trimester (January
to May). This is normally 15 weeks of student activity: 12 weeks of
teaching and learning, one week of revision and two weeks of revision
and assessment.
Grade Point Average (GPA)
Each grade has a number associated with it, called a grade point. When
you have completed all the modules of a Stage, all your grade points are
averaged to get a Grade Point Average, or GPA, for that Stage.
Stream
Science SCU1 in UCD has 3 streams. The streams available in Science
SCU1 are Biological, Biomedical & Biomolecular Sciences (BBB),
Chemistry & Chemical Sciences (CCS) and Mathematical, Physical &
Geological Sciences (MPG). Streams are used to categorise the 22
different subjects available as degree options in the common entry
programme. By meeting the requirements of a particular stream in
first year, the subjects within that stream remain available to choose
in second year.
Academic Terms
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Jargon BusterThe following are
some terms that you will come across when researching courses in UCD.
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Module
A self-contained unit of teaching and learning, which is usually
studied over one Trimester. Undergraduate modules are normally 5
credits. A standard 5-credit UCD module represents 100-125 hours
of student effort including time spent in class, studying and
assessment. Modules in UCD are divided into core, option and
elective modules.
Core Module
A compulsory module that you must do as part of your programme. You
will usually be pre-registered to these modules.
Option Module
A module that is part of your programme but is not compulsory. You
will be given a list of option modules to choose from when you
register online.
Elective Module
As well as Core and Option modules, you can study Elective modules
that either deepen your knowledge in your chosen programme or allow
you to explore subjects outside of your area of study. For example, a
student in Computer Science could take a Business or Language module.
Timetable
Each student will have their own personalised timetable based on their
individual module selection. The timetable will be filled with a variety
of class types such as lectures, practicals, tutorials etc. An average first
year timetable will have 30 hours of class time per week including
lectures, practicals and tutorials. Sample timetables for first year are
available on the UCD Science website at www.ucd.ie/science/ .
Practicals
Practical (or laboratory) classes involve carrying out selected
experiments, examining scientific material and getting hands-on
experience of practical subjects. They generally take place in the
afternoons and are of two-to-three hours duration.
Tutorials
Tutorials generally take place in a classroom with a smaller group size
than lectures. They provide an opportunity to explore and apply the
concepts, skills and competencies in a manner that is not usually
possible in larger classroom environments.
Credit
This is a standard way of representing the amount of student effort,
the achievement of learning outcomes and educational activity
associated with a module. UCD utilises the European Credit Transfer
System (ECTS). The ECTS was developed to facilitate educational
mobility for students and inter-institutional cooperation amongst
higher education institutions within the European Union.
Information on Classes
Orientation
To help you settle into life at UCD, orientation events are organised
for new students prior to the start of term. This includes important
academic advice as well as extra-curricular activities to help you
settle into life at UCD.
Societies
Student societies are a great way to explore your interests or develop
new ones. UCD currently has over 70 active societies so there really is
something for everyone, from fun events to guest speakers, plays to
debates and comedy nights. An example is the UCD Science Society
(SciSoc). SciSoc is one of UCD's biggest societies and it is responsible
for a range of events such as the annual "Cycle to Galway", Science
Day festival, the Science Ball and many more.
Peer Mentor
Peer Mentors are students in Stage 2 or 3 who very generously give of
their time to help welcome and support Stage 1 students. Students are
introduced to their Peer Mentor during Orientation.
Clubs
UCD sports clubs are at the centre of student sport. Clubs provide a
range of opportunities to train, play and compete in sport, no matter
your passion, ability or level.
Student Life
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Internships and Professional Experience at a GlanceThese are some of the main areas that students have gained experience in through internships or professional experience and reflect the sectors graduates go on to work in.
Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology, Medical Devices,
Clinical Trials, Chemical Industry & Hospitals
Degree Subjects Companies and Research Institutes
• Biochemistry & Molecular Biology • Cell & Molecular Biology • Genetics • Microbiology • Neuroscience • Pharmacology • Physiology • Chemistry • Chemistry with Biophysical Chemistry • Chemistry with Environmental & Sustainable Chemistry • Medicinal Chemistry & Chemical Biology
Energy, Natural Resources, Climate,
Conservation & Environment
Dublin Zoo EPA Teagasc Acclimatize UCD Research team
Geology students complete residential field training at the end of the summer vacation prior to their final year, followed by an independent field mapping research project during September-October, providing them with key technical and transferable skills needed in numerous geoscientific careers.
Degree Subjects
• Environmental Biology • Plant Biology • Zoology • Geology
Degrees
• BSc Biochemistry & Molecular Biology • BSc Cell & Molecular Biology • BSc Genetics • BSc Microbiology • BSc Neuroscience • BSc Pharmacology • BSc Physiology • BSc Chemistry • BSc Chemistry with Biophysical Chemistry • BSc Chemistry with Environmental & Sustainable Chemistry • BSc Medicinal Chemistry & Chemical Biology • All BSc Physics Degrees
Degrees
• BSc Environmental Biology • BSc Geology • BSc Plant Biology • BSc Zoology • BSc Chemistry with Biophysical Chemistry • BSc Chemistry with Environmental & Sustainable Chemistry • BSc Physics • BSc Sustainability: Environmental Science & Engineering
Examples of Internships/Professional Experience
The internships/professional experience listed are examples of past placements and are a guide only. Not all degrees map to all companies. Placements are secured on a competitive basis.
The information given is a guide only and does not bind the university in any way.
Examples of Internships/Professional Experience
The internships/professional experience listed are examples of past placements and are a guide only. Not all degrees map to all companies. Placements are secured on a competitive basis.
Companies/Professional Experience
Sanofi Public Analyst Lab Pfizer Takeda Teva Pharmaceuticals Donders Institute Merck APC Ltd LEO Pharma International: Max Planck Institute for Brain Research, Frankfurt NSTDA-BIOTEC, Thailand Institute for Brain Research, Netherlands Karolinska Institutet, Sweden
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Computing, Risk, Finance & Analytics
Degrees
• BSc Computer Science • BSc Applied & Computational Mathematics • BAFS Actuarial & Financial Studies • BSc Financial Mathematics • BSc Mathematics • BSc Statistics • BSc Physics • BSc Theoretical Physics • BSc Physics with Astronomy & Space Science
Examples of Internships/Professional Experience
The internships/professional experience listed are examples of past placements and are a guide only. Not all degrees map to all companies. Placements are secured on a competitive basis.
Semiconductor, Nanotechnology,
Meteorology & Space Industry
Degrees
• BSc Physics • BSc Theoretical Physics • BSc Physics with Astronomy & Space Science • BSc Chemistry
Further Education & Research
• MSc/MA – Graduate Taught or Graduate Research • PhD – Academia/Research
• Graduate Medicine • Graduate Veterinary Medicine • Graduate Entry Pharmacy
The information given is a guide only and does not bind the university in any way.
Graduate Courses
Degree Subjects Companies
• Applied and Computational Mathematics • Financial Mathematics • Mathematics • Statistics • Physics • Physics with Astronomy & Space Science • Theoretical Physics • Computer Science • Computer Science with Data Science • Actuarial & Financial Studies
Degree Subjects Research Internships
• Physics • Theoretical Physics • Physics with Astronomy & Space Science
Credit Suisse Deutsche Bank Citibank Central Bank of Ireland EY PwC Irish Life Zurich KPMG Deloitte Prudential, USA Mutual of America, USA Salesforce Hubspot Mastercard Intel Google Jaguar Amazon Deloitte KPMG Kerrygroup ABI Accenture Alliance Aon Deloitte Irish Life Mercer Zurich Susquehanna
The internships/professional experience listed are examples of past placements and are a guide only. Research Internships are secured on a competitive basis.
Examples of Internships/Professional Experience
Students have opportunities to complete Research Internships either within the UCD School of Physics or in external research institutes on topics across numerous research areas. These projects ensure students have a wide range of future career options within and outside the discipline.
Graduates from a science discipline often pursue graduate courses including:
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Joseph Mulligan Financial Mathematics I completed an internship in the summer between Third and Fourth Year at
the global investment bank Credit Suisse in their Dublin office. I was able to
earn credits for this as part of the professional placement module. After I
graduated, I returned to work at that same firm full time.
George Harding Actuarial & Financial Studies I completed my 6-month work placement in a consultancy company in Dublin. Every
day was quite varied, and I worked on projects in life and non-life insurance as well as in
pensions. I spent a lot of time using Excel working on different actuarial models. It was
great to see what life is like in an actuarial company.
Niamh McKeever Chemistry
I completed an internship with APC Ltd, a consulting company that provides
process development for pharmaceutical companies. My role involved assisting
scientists and engineers by analysing samples from their processes and
determining various properties of the materials such as purity, water content and
thermal characteristics. My internship gave me an understanding of what the
pharmaceutical industry and a lab-based job entails. After I graduated, I returned
to work in APC Ltd and I am now a Process Development Scientist.
Maria Noone Geology
Choosing the Field Geology module in First Year inspired me to pursue the
subject of Geology by giving me the opportunity to apply real practical
geological work outside of the UCD campus. It also gave me an idea of what it
would be like to be a real-life Geologist. I really enjoyed the field trips
throughout the degree as there was a lot of engaging hands-on learning.
Clíodhna Connolly Computer Science I completed a Summer Internship with Deloitte Ireland in their Technology
Consulting department. It highlighted how to apply the skills I had already
learnt from my degree but also the skills I should focus more on during my
final year. The problem-solving and software development skills I had learnt
really stood by me well especially when I was adapting my existing
knowledge to working with an entirely new language. After graduating I took
up a position with Deloitte Ireland and since then I’ve worked on different
delivery teams in a full stack development role.
Lána Salmon Physics with Astronomy & Space Science
I completed the 8-week UCD Physics Summer Internship Programme. My project
focused on Gamma-Ray Bursts – the most powerful electromagnetic explosions in
the Universe that occur when a star collapses. Using data from the Swift and XMM
Newton satellites, I used X-Ray data to try and understand these bursts. This
experience allowed me to begin to think about my future career. I’m currently a
PhD student in the UCD Space Science Group specialising in Gamma-Ray Bursts
and Gravitational Waves. I am also part of the EIRSAT-1 team, which is currently
designing, building, and preparing to launch Ireland’s first satellite.
My Internship & Field-Trip Experience
Sadhbh McCarrick Environmental Biology
As part of the Environmental Biology Degree, I had the opportunity to travel
to the Costa Rican Rainforest for a two-week field trip with my classmates
and lecturers. This field study served as a percentage of academic credit for a
Fourth Year module. The trip to the rainforest truly allowed us to put the
theory we had learned at UCD into practice. Not only did we have the
chance to advance our skills in field sampling, monitoring and data handling,
but we also got to live in one of the most biodiverse ecosystems in the world
with pumas, monkeys, parrots, giant butterflies and snakes.
Jodie Bermingham Neuroscience
I completed a 6-months internship at the Max Plank Institute for Brain Research
(MPIBR) in Frankfurt whilst completing my Final Year Project. It was an incredible
experience. My project was based on the characterisation and morphology of
NDNF-interneurons in layer 1 of the neocortex, comparing them with
somatostatin interneurons, and lastly, quantifying the NDNF-interneurons
throughout the entire brain. This project entailed a mix of histology, immunology,
microscopy, computation and data analysis. These are all skills that will be helpful
in my future career. I am now working as a Process Technician at Pfizer.
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My
I had already intended carrying out a summer internship in order to
develop my laboratory skills. I decided to take this option, as extending
an internship to six months seemed like an excellent learning
opportunity as well as offering valuable insight into the lifestyle that
working as a scientific researcher entails.
The following months went by in a whirlwind of
learning, meeting new people, and gaining a lot of
new experiences... as well as introducing me to the
various machinery, such as a flow cytometer and a
cell observer microscope.
My application to EMBL was to work within the Korbel group of the
Genome Biology Unit of this institute. This group focuses on genomic
structural variants, both the underlying mechanisms and resulting
phenotypic effects. I was interested in this group due to their
combined use of computational and laboratory techniques for
performing their research, as I have wanted to also expand my
bioinformatics skills for quite a while. I was delighted to be offered a
Skype interview in early March, and as a result I was thrilled to be
offered a place.
The following months went by in a whirlwind of learning, meeting new
people, and gaining a lot of new experiences. This involved a lot of cell
culture; learning how to expand cell lines, and the correct treatment
and storage of cells, as well as introducing me to the various
machinery, such as a flow cytometer and a cell observer microscope.
Subsequently I focused more on bioinformatics, as I was involved in
analysing proteomic data, which had been produced prior to my arrival
at EMBL. Through this, I learned how to code using R, as well as
developing my skills in various annotation and pathway analysis tools.
The internship has definitely broadened my horizons, and I feel that I
learned just as much outside of the lab as in it.
InternshipExperience
As part of a new initiative within the Science SCU1 programme, Genetics student Béga Murray completed a six-month research internship at the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) in Heidelberg, Germany. This research internship replaced the standard research project that final year SCU1 students usually complete.
Béga Murray
Genetics
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Why
I chose to study Science because I was passionate about research
and the human body. UCD Science’s flexible curriculum allowed
me to try out a range of modules in First Year from Organic
Chemistry to Cell Biology, in an effort to help me narrow my
science interests and desires. I focused my second year on
Pharmacology, Neuroscience, Microbiology and Physiology. Early
in second year I knew I would eventually choose Pharmacology as
my degree subject. I chose it because I'm infatuated with the
research of drugs and the treatment of diseases.
After graduation the options were varied. Many of my classmates
went directly into a fully funded PhD, some into a research masters,
and some into work and graduate programmes. A few even went on
to pursue Graduate Entry Medicine. I went on to pursue the MSc
Biotechnology & Business which is a combined programme between
the UCD College of Science and the UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate
Business School.
The campus, faculty, and student life
in UCD have been so welcome over the
past few years that Dublin ended up
feeling like home.
I am currently employed by the National Children’s Research Centre
where I work alongside Children’s Health Ireland (CHI) as a Clinical
Research Coordinator. I work as part of a multidisciplinary team of
researchers, consultants and nursing staff on both clinical trials and
investigator led research studies in cystic fibrosis.
I'm from Boston, Massachusetts, USA and fell in love with UCD following a family visit to Ireland. The community feel of the university alongside the modern academic facilities really appealed to me. The size of the university was very crucial to my decision as I always sought a large campus and school. I think the large close knit community feel of UCD has shaped my experience the last 5 years by providing me with numerous academic and social opportunities in UCD, as well as Dublin.
Courtney Greene
Pharmacology
I Chose
UCD Science
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Anushkha Vadhera
Computer Science
As an English speaking country in the EU, Ireland is becoming an IT
hub. Many global companies are establishing their regional
headquarters in Dublin which provides a good base and foundation for
the future. I like that UCD provides support centres including: Maths
Support Centre, Computer Science Support Centre and the Writing
Support Centre.
Special occasions and festivals from various parts of
the world are celebrated here and greatly enjoyed.
UCD’s reputation for excellence in industry helped me find
employment after I graduated with Amazon Web Services. I work
with the Analytics team in Amazon Premium Support. As a Cloud
Support Associate, I have experience of Amazon’s consistently
growing set of cloud services and features. Moreover, I get to
interact with globally leading companies and help them with their
infrastructure in the cloud. Ireland is a beautiful place with friendly
and helpful people. Dublin has a great culture similar to ours back
home. I feel coming to Ireland was the right decision.
Raman Prasad
Computer Science with Data Science
Coming from Jamshedpur, India, I was proud to move to UCD to
study Computer Science with Data Science. With its well-structured
coursework, the multicultural society in UCD is bliss for me. I chose
UCD because of its excellence in Data Science and Computing.
I hope to be a competent Computer Scientist –
ready to innovate and contribute to the industry
through my ventures.
I have been able to visit the Google headquarters in Dublin, which was a
good learning experience. As a Student Digital Ambassador and Science
Student Leader, I have an opportunity to mentor my peers and helped
the new students get settled with their college life. In Third Year, I went
to the University of California San Diego as an exchange student.
Through these experiences I hope to be a competent Computer Scientist
– ready to innovate and contribute to the industry.
Why I Chose
UCD Computer Science
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Mathematics was always my passion. I enjoyed Accounting in school
and especially Financial Mathematics. This led me to Actuarial &
Financial Studies. The class size is around 50 people, which helps
students get more attention from the lecturers in class. The course also
offers the maximum exemptions from the professional exams to
become a qualified actuary. It sounded challenging at first but as I read
more about the career opportunities, I became convinced that it was
the course for me. UCD is a very well facilitated campus with many
areas for both studying and leisure.
It was very beneficial for me to learn that students
can balance their academic life with their social life
in UCD.
I play sports quite often so I was especially attracted to all the
equipment and facilities in the UCD Sports Centre as well as the sports
clubs and societies I could join. It was very beneficial for me to learn
that students can balance their academic life with their social life in
UCD. I joined the Actuarial and Financial Society and each year they
organise many events such as the Actuarial Ball. I was also in the
Japanese Society which ran weekly tea evenings, anime nights, karaoke
nights and occasional restaurant trips. The St Vincent De Paul Society
also organizes soup runs, flat decorations, bake sales and much more to
help people in need.
The Mathematics is of course challenging but when you truly
understand a concept and are able to solve questions, it is a very
rewarding experience. The material in lectures and tutorials really
helped us understand the work of actuaries. Lecturers use real-life
examples and current events to prepare us. After my 6-month
internship in Third Year, I learned a lot about coding and modelling.
The active learning experience was both enjoyable and challenging and
it helped me understand the industry. Final year was challenging and
required a lot of patience and dedication, but the hard work paid off in
the end. After graduating, I will be studying for the professional
actuarial exams whilst working as a trainee actuary
in industry.
Sze Wai Ho Actuarial &
Financial Studies
Why I Chose
UCD Actuarial & Financial Studies
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Q: How long does it take to become a
qualified actuary? A: Students must successfully complete professional
exams and complete a work-based skills framework with their employer which includes a Learning Log. The exams are held twice a year. It typically takes 3 to 6 years to complete the exams, depending on the extent to which you can claim exemptions on the basis of relevant third-level qualifications.
Q: How can I find out more information?
A: The Society of Actuaries in Ireland is the professional body representing the actuarial profession in Ireland. The Society is dedicated to serving the public by fostering the highest standards of professionalism and competence in actuarial practice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Exams of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries, UK The Institute and Faculty of Actuaries, which accredits this course, has made changes to the syllabus. The Actuarial and Financial Studies degree at UCD covers the Core Principles subjects (CS1, CS2, CM1, CM2, CB1, CB2) and Core Practicals subject CP1 of the examinations of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries, UK.
The BSS3 Actuarial & Financial Studies course will prepare you for a professional career in the actuarial or financial professions.
Professional work placement in Third Year
Students have completed their work placement in a
variety of companies and locations. The companies
include Allianz, Aon, Deloitte, Irish Life, Mercer,
Susquehanna (SIG) and Zurich. The locations
include Dublin, London, Boston and New York.
There is a wide choice of placements that last
for 6-8 months, and these are secured through a
competitive process.
Further information on becoming an actuary is available on the Society of Actuaries
website at web.actuaries.ie
Actuarial & Financial Studies BSS3
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Industry
4Actuarial Trainee in the following areas:
4Life Insurance 4Pensions 4Investment 4Health Insurance 4General Insurance 4Banking or Finance 4Trading
PhD
4Students can pursue a PhD in Ireland or abroad in areas as diverse as: Mathematics, Statistics and Actuarial Studies
Conversion Courses
4MSc Data & Computational Science
4MSc Mathematical Science 4MSc Mathematics 4MSc Statistics
BROADEN YOUR KNOWLEDGE
4Investing and Trading 4Stochastic & Survival Models 4Time Series Analysis
4Information Management for Actuaries 4Workplace Skills 4BAFS Professional Work Placement
(at least 6 months)
4Actuarial Statistics 4Core Actuarial Principles
4Financial and Actuarial Mathematics
4Actuarial Mathematics
4One Optional Module
Sample pathway for a degree in Actuarial & Financial Studies
4Linear Algebra 4Advanced Calculus 4Statistical Modelling 4Numbers and Functions
4Introduction to Actuarial & Financial Studies
4Fundamentals of Actuarial Business Theory
4Introduction to Programming
4Financial Accounting 4Differential & Difference
Equations 4Principles of Finance
4Economic History 4Professional & Classical Ethics 4Probability Theory 4Inferential Statistics
4Advanced Corporate Finance 4Bayesian Analysis 4Predictive Analysis 4Fundamentals of Actuarial Mathematics
REFINE YOUR KNOWLEDGE
REFINE YOUR KNOWLEDGE
BAFS (Honours) Actuarial and Financial Studies
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Actuarial & Financial Studies
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control risk for the insurance
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www.ucd.ie/global
I chose this course
because I have
always enjoyed
maths and
problem solving and applying
these skills in the financial world
seemed like the most interesting
and rewarding opportunity. My
favourite aspect of the course is
how diverse it is, encompassing
areas such maths, finance and
programming. Last May I had
the opportunity to speak at the
Society of Actuaries annual
convention. A group of my
fellow classmates and I spoke
about the potential sectors of
employment for Actuaries to
work in in the future. We were
the first ever university students
to speak at the event which was
a wonderful opportunity to gain
an insight into the actuarial
profession, while also hopefully
inspiring some new areas for
actuarial work!
Rebecca O’Mahoney ”
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V1 2021
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Total immersion software engineering degree
Q: Do I need to have prior experience of
programming? A: No. CSSA Computer Science is suitable for students
with or without previous programming experience. There is no assumption that students have prior programming experience and all students will take introductory programming modules in first year.
Q: Where can I practice programming to see if I
enjoy it? A: There are many excellent resources available online to
try out programming and Computer Science. Beginners can use resources such as MIT’s Scratch or Greenfoot. Students looking to advance their knowledge can also use resources such as Coursera and edX to sample free online courses in Computer Science.
70% 30%
Software Engineering
Frequently Asked Questions
you choose to major
in either Computer
Science or
Computer Science
with Data Sciencein first year
Learn programming languages such as Java, Python and Ruby;
software development tools and methodologies such as Git and Scrum;
web technologies such as JavaScript; and the latest techniques
in Big Data programming.
At the end of
Year 2,
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CSSA Computer Science is designed for students who wish to specialise in computer science or data science, and want to pursue careers in software engineering, data analytics, the tech industry or research and development.
Computer Science
CSSA Degree Options:
Computer Science
Computer Science with Data Science
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MSc (Taught)
4MSc Computer Science (Negotiated Learning)
4MSc Business Analytics
4MSc Cognitive Science
Research
Many graduates pursue MSc and PhD studies as well as postdoctoral research in Ireland and abroad in diverse areas such as: 4Artificial Intelligence 4Software and Systems
Engineering 4Networks and
Distributed Systems
Industry
4High-Tech Sector 4Financial Sector 4Consultancy 4Software
Development 4Tech Start-ups 4Education (Third
Level)
Conversion Courses
4UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School postgraduate degrees, e.g., Master of Management
BROADEN YOUR KNOWLEDGE
4Foundations of Computing
4Networks and Internet Systems
4Object-Oriented Programming
4Software Engineering Project III
4Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
4Program Construction I
4Computer Graphics I 4Web Development 4Programming for Big Data 4Computer Systems 4Algorithms for Graphs
and Networks 4Industry Internship
Sample pathway for a degree in Computer Science
COMPUTER SCIENCE Modules include:
4Algorithmic Problem-
Solving 4Computer Programming 4Introduction to
Computer Architecture
4Formal Foundations 4Computer Science
in Practice 4Software Engineering
Project I 4Statistics with Python 4Introduction to Functional
Programming
MATHEMATICS Modules include:
4Matrix Algebra 4Foundations of
Mathematics for Computer Science
4Data Structures & Algorithms 4Introduction to Java 4Discrete Mathematics
for Computer Science 4Software Engineering Project II
4Linear Algebra II 4Databases and Information Systems I 4Digital Systems 4Introduction to Operating Systems
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BSc (Honours) Computer Science
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2
YEAR
3
YEAR
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COMPUTER SCIENCE – Modules include:
COMPUTER SCIENCE – Modules include:
ENGAGE WITH THE PRINCIPLES
COMPUTER SCIENCE – Modules include:
4One
Elective module
Computer Science CSSA
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4Computer Science Project 4Spatial Information Systems 4Distributed Systems 4Advances in Wireless
Networking
4Cloud Computing 4Mobile App Development 4Computer & Network Security 4Human Computer Interaction 4Contemporary Software
Development
4Programming for IOT 4Information Theory 4Multi-Agent Systems 4Performance of Computer
Systems
4Two
Elective modules
4Two
Elective modules
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n Develop skills in object-
oriented programming
languages such as Java and
Ruby, the latest Internet
technologies, software
engineering, mobile
application development,
database technology and
operating systems
n Opportunities for industry
internships
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I chose
to study
Computer
Science at UCD
because of my
avid interest in
technology and the great
opportunities it afforded me
going forward. I have always
been really passionate about
technology, and always
intended on pursuing a career
within the field. Upon
graduating I intend on
pursuing a career in the
technology consultancy field,
exercising technical expertise
within the business sector.
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MSc (Taught)
4MSc Computer Science (Negotiated Learning)
4MSc Business Analytics
4MSc Cognitive Science
Research
Many graduates pursue MSc and PhD studies as well as postdoctoral research in Ireland and abroad in diverse areas such as: 4Artificial Intelligence 4Software and Systems
Engineering 4Networks and
Distributed Systems
Industry
4Banking and Financial Services
4Consultancy (e.g. Accenture, Deloitte)
4Internet companies such as Google, PayPal and Facebook
4Established ICT companies such as IBM, Microsoft and Intel
4ICT Startups
Conversion Courses
4UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School postgraduate degrees, e.g., Master of Management
BROADEN YOUR KNOWLEDGE
4Data Science in Python 4Networks and Internet
Systems 4Probability Theory
4Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
4Network Analysis 4Data Science in Practice
4Industry Internship 4Information Visualisation 4Programming for Big Data
4Data Science Project 4Machine Learning 4Deep Learning 4Data Mining 4Cloud Computing 4Connectionist Computing
4Parallel and Cluster Computing 4Text Analytics 4Human Language Technology 4Spatial Information Systems 4Information Security 4Linear Models
4Human Computer Interaction 4Information Theory 4Unix Programming 4Ethical Computer Hacking 4Information Ethics
COMPUTER SCIENCE Modules include:
4Algorithmic Problem-
Solving 4Computer Programming 4Introduction to
Computer Architecture
4Formal Foundations 4Computer Science
in Practice 4Software Engineering
Project I 4Introduction to Functional
Programming
MATHEMATICS Modules include:
4Matrix Algebra 4Foundations of
Mathematics for Computer Science
4Data Structures & Algorithms 4Introduction to Java 4Discrete Mathematics
for Computer Science 4Software Engineering Project II
4Linear Algebra II 4Databases and Information Systems I 4Digital Systems 4Introduction to Operating Systems
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BSc (Honours) Computer Science with Data Science
YEAR
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YEAR
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YEAR
3
YEAR
4
COMPUTER SCIENCE WITH DATA SCIENCE – Modules include:
COMPUTER SCIENCE WITH DATA SCIENCE – Modules include:
ENGAGE WITH THE PRINCIPLES
COMPUTER SCIENCE WITH DATA SCIENCE – Modules include:
4One
Elective module
4Two Elective modules
4Two Elective modules
*See pages 4 and 5 for information on the terminology used above. Potential combinations shown here are examples only and are not guaranteed by UCD. Modules are subject to change each year.
Sample pathway for a degree in Computer Science with Data Science
Potential combinations shown here are examples only and are not guaranteed by UCD. Topics are subject to change each year.
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Computer Science with Data Science CSSA
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n Learn key skills to demonstrate
basic knowledge and
understanding of the
fundamentals of data science
n Develop the technical depth
and the practical experience
that you will need to stand out
in an increasingly demanding
marketplace
I loved
Mathematics in
school and
studying
Computer Science
has given me an outlet to apply
these problem-solving skills. I
had an opportunity to gain a
better understanding of my
strengths and interests which led
me into opting for Computer
Science with Data Science. A
degree in data science provides
endless career opportunities and
studying in UCD makes it all the
more enjoyable. Electives have
given me the ability to extend
my love for sport to an
academic level, completing
modules in exercise and
performance. As a GAA scholar,
UCD has given me the best
opportunity to perform and
succeed with access to world-
class facilities and services.
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Q: Will there be an opportunity to complete an internship or study abroad?
A: Students will have the opportunity to study abroad as
part of international internships with relevant industries and employers. Placements are secured through a competitive process. There will also be opportunities to apply for the Erasmus Study Abroad Programmes and there will be opportunities for overseas field trips.
Q: What could my career involve after graduating?
A: Graduates will enjoy careers as consultants, managers and
advisers in large organisations and private businesses. An interdisciplinary education in sustainability theory, policy and practise will equip you to work in areas such as renewables, clean technology management and energy efficiency, or advise industries on social and environmental strategies. Many opportunities also exist in organisations such as the UN, the European Environment Agency and the European Commission, government departments and state agencies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Sustainability
STS1 Degree Options:
Sustainability: Environmental Science and Engineering
Sustainability: Social Sciences, Policy and Law
Unique multidisciplinary
course
Global perspective on sustainability
4 Year Honours BSc course
Core modules provide a global perspective on sustainability and
include interdisciplinary research, a professional placement, field
work in Ireland and Europe and guest lectures from leading
researchers, advocates and practitioners.
This unique 4-year multidisciplinary course combines the economic, environmental and social dimensions of sustainability, enabling specialisation in one of those dimensions complemented by knowledge and skills from the others. First Year is structured so that students can progress into their preferred degree option in Second Year.
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CHOOSE YOUR SUBJECTS
Sample pathway for a degree in Sustainability
SUSTAINABILITY Modules include:
4Introduction to Sustainability 4Business in Society 4Sustainability Challenges
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & ENGINEERING Modules include:
4Scientific Enquiry 4Statistical Modelling 4Basis of Organic and
Biological Chemistry 4Calculus
SOCIAL SCIENCES Modules include:
4Sociology of Human Rights 4Mapping a Sustainable World 4Global Development 4Introduction to Economics
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Modules include: 4Statistical Modelling 4Chemistry for Biology 4Land Use and the Environment 4Energy Climate Change and Policy 4Principles of Environmental Biology
and Ecology
4Global Environmental Change 4Weather, Climate and Climate Change 4Research Tools for Sustainability 4Innovation, Communication and Careers in
Sustainability
SOCIAL SCIENCES, POLICY AND LAW Modules include:
4Achieving the Sustainable Development
Goals 4Introduction to GIS for Sustainability
YEAR
1
YEAR
2ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING PATHWAY
FIRST YEAR - COMMON TO BOTH PATHWAYS
ENGAGE WITH THE PRINCIPLES
BSc Sustainability: Environmental Science and Engineering STS1
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ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Modules include: 4Working with Biological Data 4Waste Management 4Environmental & Sustainable Chemistry 4Energy Climate Change and Policy 4Principles of Environmental Biology and Ecology 4Wildlife Conservation and Fisheries
Management
4Forest Climate and Carbon 4Geoscience for Sustainability 4Professional Work placement 4Field trip
SOCIAL SCIENCES, POLICY AND LAW Modules include:
4Environmental Law and Policy
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING PATHWAY
MSc (Taught)
4MSc Applied Environmental Science 4MSc World Heritage Management 4MSc Plant Biology 4MSc Climate Change: Science and Impacts 4MSc Environmental Sustainability 4MSc Environmental Technology 4MSc(Agr) Rural Environmental
Conservation and Management 4MSc (Agr) Sustainable Agriculture and
Rural Development 4MSc Sustainable Energy and Green Technology 4MSc Wildlife Conservation and Management 4MEngSc Water, Waste and Environmental
Engineering
PhD
4Students can pursue a PhD in universities in Ireland or abroad in areas such as ecology, microbiology, fisheries, conservation biology, environmental management and global change
Industry
4Careers as consultants, managers and advisers in large organisations and private businesses.
4International organisations such as the UN, the European Environment Agency and the European Commission, Government Departments, State agencies and Conservation Organisations
4Diverse areas such as renewables, clean technology management and energy efficiency
4Advise industries on social and environmental strategies
BSc (Honours) Sustainability: Environmental Science and Engineering
FOCUS ON YOUR CHOSEN SUBJECT YEAR
4
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING Modules include:
4Research Project 4Agri-Environmental Issues and Policy 4Transport Operations and Planning 4Environmental Impact Assessment
4Marine Community Ecology 4Environmental Assessment 4Environmental Geology 4Energy Systems and Climate Change 4Climate Model and Scenario Applications 4Interdisciplinary Project on Sustainability
SOCIAL SCIENCES, POLICY AND LAW Modules include:
4The Urban Environment 4Climate Politics and Policy 4Behavioural Economics for Environmental
Policy
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING PATHWAY
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4SOCIAL SCIENCES, POLICY AND LAW
Modules include: 4Research Project 4Urban Environments 4Climate Politics and Policy 4Planning Law
4Development Geographies 4Climate Model and Scenario
Applications 4Overseas Field Trip
4Interdisciplinary Project on Sustainability
4Environmental Economics 4Social Policy, Social Justice
and the Environment
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Modules include: 4Advanced Air Pollution 4Global Change Ecology 4Environmental Geoscience
SOCIAL SCIENCES, POLICY AND LAW PATHWAY
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3
SOCIAL SCIENCES, POLICY AND LAW
Modules include: 4Environment and Sustainability 4World Heritage and Sustainable
Development
4Democracy and Civil Society 4Climate Politics and Policy 4Environmental Assessment 4Rivers, Estuaries and Coasts
4Global Inequalities 4Professional Work Placement 4Field Trip
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Modules include: 4Principles of Environmental
Biology and Ecology
SOCIAL SCIENCES, POLICY AND LAW PATHWAY
YEAR
1FIRST YEAR - COMMON TO BOTH PATHWAYS
ENGAGE WITH THE PRINCIPLES
CHOOSE YOUR SUBJECTS
SOCIAL SCIENCES, POLICY AND LAW Modules include:
4Achieving the Sustainable Development
Goals 4Introduction to GIS for Sustainability 4Weather, Climate and Climate Change 4Environmental Management 4Peace, Conflict and Justice
4Cities in a Global World 4Sociology of Health and Inequality 4Law and Policy 4Research Tools for Sustainability 4Innovation, Communication and Careers in
Sustainability
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Modules include: 4Land Use and the Environment 4Earth, Environment and Society
YEAR
2SOCIAL SCIENCES, POLICY AND LAW PATHWAY
MSc (Taught)
4MSc Applied Environmental Science 4MSc World Heritage Management 4MSc Plant Biology 4MSc Environmental Policy 4MSc Global Change: Ecosystem Science
and Policy 4MSc Planning, Development and Urban
Design 4MA Politics and International Relations 4MSc Risk, Resilience & Sustainability 4MSc Critical Geographies: Power &
Inequalities 4MSc Applied Geospatial Analysis
PhD
4Students can pursue a PhD in universities in Ireland or abroad in areas such as geography, social policy, international development, planning and environmental policy, environmental law
Industry
4Careers as consultants, managers and advisers in large organisations and private businesses.
4International organisations such as the UN, the European Environment Agency and the European Commission, Government Departments, State agencies and Conservation Organisations
4Diverse areas such as renewables, clean technology management and energy efficiency
4Advise industries on social and environmental strategies
BSc (Honours) Sustainability: Social Sciences and Law
Sample pathway for a degree in Sustainability
BSc Sustainability: Social Sciences, Policy and Law STS1
SUSTAINABILITY Modules include:
4Introduction to Sustainability 4Business in Society 4Sustainability Challenges
SOCIAL SCIENCES Modules include:
4Scientific Enquiry 4Statistical Modelling 4Basis of Organic and
Biological Chemistry 4Calculus
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & ENGINEERING Modules include:
4Sociology of Human Rights 4Mapping a Sustainable World 4Global Development 4Introduction to Economics
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Q: Is Science SCU1 a General Science degree?
A: No. The Science SCU1 course is a Level 8 BSc Honours
degree of four years. Students enter by a single route and graduate with a BSc Honours degree in one of 22 different subjects, for example, BSc Theoretical Physics, BSc Mathematics, BSc Chemistry.
Q: Does common entry mean all students take a
common first year? A: Common entry does not mean that all students take a
common first year. The advantage of a common entry course is that you can choose to specialise from first year or you can leave your options open. The number of compulsory modules in First Year for each stream has been kept low to allow you the option to try out other subjects that you may not be familiar with or to deepen your interest in the areas that you wish to pursue to degree level.
4 Year Honours BSc course
TIME
Time to change
your mind in First Year
Did You Know?
All Science SCU1 students are
guaranteed a degree from within
a stream of their choice.
Frequently Asked Questions
COMMON ENTRY: 1 Course Code, 22 different degrees
The first year of the Science SCU1 programme is designed to enable you to sample a number of subjects in your chosen area. You can focus on your preferred stream immediately or explore a range of subjects. All Science SCU1 students are guaranteed a degree from within a stream of their choice.
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Science SCU1 22 Degrees available from the following streams:
Biological, Biomedical & Biomolecular Sciences (BBB)
Chemistry & Chemical Sciences (CCS)
Mathematical, Physical & Geological Sciences (MPG)
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First Year (Stage 1) n We recommend that all incoming First Year
Science students read the Science Student Handbook and the First Year Guide, which are available on the Science website at www.ucd.ie/science/study/currentundergraduatesciencestudents. These documents include information on the module combinations available in First Year.
n Each stream has a set number of compulsory modules you must take in First Year in order to pursue a subject or group of subjects in second year and to degree level.
n The number of compulsory modules has been
kept low to allow to you try out other subjects that you may not be familiar with or to deepen your interest in the areas that you wish to pursue to degree level.
n The flexible curriculum allows you to focus on
an area from First Year or keep your options open, depending on your preference. There is plenty of advice available during the application process and when you arrive at UCD on the module combinations to study in First Year.
Second Year (Stage 2) n Depending on the modules you studied in
First Year, you choose a minimum of 2 subjects in second year. Students who choose modules for the Biological, Biomedical & Biomolecular stream in First Year could combine Zoology with Biochemistry & Molecular Biology or Chemistry and Genetics, for example.
n Each subject pathway on pages 24 to 45 in this
brochure illustrates common subject combinations for Second Year in Science SCU1. These are illustrative of the choices a student could make but other combinations are possible.
Third and Fourth Year (Stages 3 and 4) n In Third and Fourth Year, you study your degree
subject in depth. Sample modules from both these years are listed on each degree subject pathway page. Many subjects will include a research project which you complete in your final year. Opportunities to apply for internships or professional placements are usually at the end of Third Year.
Science SCU1
See below for a guide as to how students progress from First Year to Fourth Year in Science SCU1.
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Biochemistry is at the
core of all the biological sciences and provides an excellent foundation for a career in the field of biomolecular and biomedical science. I delved into key components of biochemistry such as metabolism, molecular basis of diseases, proteins and enzymes whilst also being able to maintain my love of Spanish and music through electives. Since graduating I have obtained a role as a quality control analyst in a global pharmaceutical company where I have been able to apply the knowledge I acquired during my degree to conduct a variety of analyses and tests on the finished product produced at the site.
Alison Howett, Graduate
MSc (Taught)
4MSc Biotechnology 4MSc Biotechnology
& Business 4MSc Molecular
Medicine 4MSc Biological &
Biomolecular Science (NL) 4MSc Biotherapeutics 4MSc Biotherapeutics
& Business
PhD
4Students can pursue a PhD in universities in Ireland or abroad in areas as diverse as medical research, drug development and biomedical science
Industry
4Pharmaceutical Companies
4Food sector 4Biotechnology sector 4Chemical Industries
Conversion Courses 4Professional Master of
Education (PME) 4Graduate Veterinary
Medicine 4Graduate Medicine 4Master of
Management
Sample pathway for a degree in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
CHOOSE YOUR SUBJECTS
4Metabolism and Disease 4Biochemist’s Toolkit 4Advanced Cell Biology 4Cell Signalling
4Regulation of Gene Expression 4Molecular Basis of Disease 4Proteins and Enzymes 4Genomics and Proteomics
4Biochemistry Research Project 4Biochemistry Career Skills 4Advanced Neurochemistry
4Advanced Cell Signalling 4Biochemical Research Strategies 4Protein Structure & Analysis
4Three optional modules on topics such as cancer, genetics, microbiology and pharmacology
BIOLOGY Modules include:
4Biology in Action 4Life on Earth 4Cell Biology & Genetics 4Biomedical Sciences
CHEMISTRY Modules include:
4The Basis of Organic and
Biological Chemistry
MATHEMATICS Modules include:
4Mathematics for the
Biological & Chemical Sciences
BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
Modules include: 4Principles of Biochemistry 4Molecular Genetics and
Biotechnology 4Biomolecular
Laboratory Skills 4Metabolic and
Immune Systems 4Chemistry for Biologists
MICROBIOLOGY Modules include:
4Microbiology in Medicine,
Biotechnology and the Environment
4Research Methods for Science
PHARMACOLOGY Modules include:
4Biomedical Science
of Drugs
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BSc (Honours) Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
YEAR
1
YEAR
2
YEAR
3
YEAR
4
BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY – Modules include:
BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY – Modules include:
ENGAGE WITH THE PRINCIPLES
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4Two
Elective modules
4Two Elective modules
4One
Elective module
4One Small- Group Project
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Biological, Biomedical and Biomolecular Science (BBB)
Develop practical skills in:
n Protein and DNA isolation
and analysis
n Molecular Biology techniques
used in pharmaceutical and
biotechnology
n Clinical trials tests such as
immunoassays used in hospital
laboratories
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MSc (Taught)
4MSc Biological & Biomolecular Science (NL)
4MSc Molecular Medicine
4MSc Biotechnology 4MSc Biotechnology
& Business 4MSc Plant Biology
& Biotechnology
PhD
4Students can pursue a PhD in universities in Ireland or abroad in areas as diverse as cell & molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics, systems biology and biomolecular science
Industry
4Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology companies
4Semi-State bodies such as BIM, Teagasc
4Hospital laboratories 4Genetic Counselling 4Forensic Science
Conversion Courses
4Professional Master of Education (PME)
4Graduate Veterinary Medicine
4Graduate Medicine 4Master of
Management
CHOOSE YOUR SUBJECTS
4Advanced Cell Biology 4Hot Topics in Cell Biology 4Genetics
4Regulation of Gene Expression
4Developmental Biology 4Plant Cell Growth
and Signalling
4Molecular Basis of Disease 4Working with Biological
Data
4Cell Biology Research Project 4Membrane Trafficking 4Programmed Cell Death
4Cell Signalling 4The RNA World 4Biological Imaging
4Human Genetics & Disease 4Cell Biology of Cancer 4Cell Biology of Ageing
Sample pathway for a degree in Cell & Molecular Biology
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REFINE YOUR KNOWLEDGE
BSc (Honours) Cell & Molecular Biology
YEAR
1
YEAR
2
YEAR
3
YEAR
4
CELL & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY – Modules include:
CELL & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY – Modules include:
ENGAGE WITH THE PRINCIPLES
BIOLOGY Modules include:
4Biology in Action 4Life on Earth 4Cell Biology & Genetics 4Biomedical Sciences
CHEMISTRY Modules include:
4The Basis of Organic and
Biological Chemistry
MATHEMATICS Modules include:
4Mathematics for the
Biological & Chemical Sciences
CELL & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
Modules include: 4Scientific Communication 4Principles of Cell Biology 4Principles of Genetics 4Chemistry for Biologists 4Biomolecular
Laboratory Skills
MICROBIOLOGY Modules include:
4Metabolic and
Immune Systems 4Microbiology in Medicine,
Biotechnology and the Environment
GENETICS Modules include:
4Principles of Genetics 4Molecular Genetics
and Biotechnology
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4Two
Elective modules
4Two Elective modules
4One
Elective module
4One Small- Group Project
Cell & Molecular Biol ogy Biological, Biomedical and Biomolecular Science (BBB)
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The capstone of
the degree is a
five-month
research project where we gain
hands-on experience of
research. I developed a deep
interest in the study of rare
human diseases, and I am now
a postdoctoral research scientist
in the UCD Centre for Arthritis
Research. My work focuses on
identifying the genetic and
biological cause of a rare
paediatric auto-inflammatory
condition that has been
identified in a number of
Irish families.
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n Learn about the molecular
basis of disease, the factors that
influence normal cells
becoming cancer cells, and the
methods applied across the
biomedical sciences
n Develop practical skills in
microscopy, cellular assays
and diagnostic techniques
used in industry, hospitals
and research labs
n Complete a research project in
diverse areas such as cancer
biology, drug delivery, genetic
analysis and molecular imaging
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MSc (Taught)
4MSc Applied Environmental Science
4MSc World Heritage Management
4MSc Plant Biology & Biotechnology
PhD
4Students can pursue a PhD in universities in Ireland or abroad in areas such as ecology, microbiology, fisheries, conservation biology, environmental management and global change
Industry
4National Parks and Wildlife Services
4Environmental Management with State agencies, companies or consultancies
4Semi-State bodies such as the EPA and BIM and NGOs such as An Taisce
4Conservation Organisations
4Agriculture and Aquaculture
Conversion Courses 4Professional Master of
Education (PME) 4Graduate Veterinary
Medicine 4Graduate Medicine 4Master of
Management
CHOOSE YOUR SUBJECTS
4Systems Ecology 4Biogeography and Field Biology 4Diversity of Vertebrates
4Diversity of Plant Form & Function 4Ecology & Environmental Microbiology 4Wildlife and Fisheries Management
4Environmental Biology Research Project 4Marine Community Ecology 4Bioassessment of Freshwaters 4Biological Invasions
4Insect-Plant Interactions 4Ecological Modelling and QGIS 4Biodiversity 4Foodborne Pathogens
4Tropical Field Ecology 4Environmental Impact Assessment 4Peatlands and Environmental
Change
Sample pathway for a degree in Environmental Biology
Rare Festoon butterfly taken on a third year field trip to Spain. Image by Professor Tasman Crowe © UCD
BIOLOGY Modules include:
4Biology in Action 4Life on Earth 4Cell Biology & Genetics 4Biomedical Sciences
CHEMISTRY Modules include:
4The Basis of Organic and
Biological Chemistry
MATHEMATICS Modules include:
4Mathematics for the
Biological & Chemical Sciences
ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY Modules include:
4Principles of Environmental
Biology and Ecology 4Scientific Communication 4Evolutionary Biology 4Microbial Interactions 4Global Environmental Change 4Forests, Climate and Carbon 4Applied Plant Biology
ZOOLOGY Modules include:
4Principles of Zoology 4Animal Behaviour 4Molecular Genetics and
Biotechnology
PLANT BIOLOGY Modules include:
4Principles of Plant Biology
and Biotechnology
FOCUS ON YOUR CHOSEN SUBJECT
REFINE YOUR KNOWLEDGE
BSc (Honours) Environmental Biology
YEAR
1
YEAR
2
YEAR
3
YEAR
4
ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY – Modules include:
ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY – Modules include:
ENGAGE WITH THE PRINCIPLES
*See pages 4 and 5 for information on the terminology used above. Potential combinations shown here are examples only and are not guaranteed by UCD. Modules are subject to change each year.
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Elective module
4One Small- Group Project
4Two Elective modules
4Two Elective modules
Environmental Biology Biological, Biomedical and Biomolecular Science (BBB)
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n Learn how environmental
biology is central to our
ability to understand and
manage the world’s
environmental problems
n Develop practical skills in
field-based sampling of
plants and animals in their
natural environments in
Ireland, Spain and Costa Rica
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I had the
opportunity to
travel to the
Costa Rican Rainforest
for a two-week field trip with
my classmates and lecturers.
The trip to the rainforest
allowed us to put the theory
we had learned into practice.
We had the chance to advance
our skills in field sampling,
monitoring and data handling
and we also got to live in one
of the most biodiverse
ecosystems in the world with
pumas, monkeys, parrots,
giant butterflies and snakes.
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These are transgenic zebrafish larvae (5 days old, 3mm long) that express green fluorescent protein in all their blood vessels. The zebrafish is our animal model to study retinal development and disease. Image by Dr Yolanda Alvarez © UCD
BIOLOGY Modules include:
4Biology in Action 4Life on Earth 4Cell Biology & Genetics 4Biomedical Sciences
CHEMISTRY Modules include:
4The Basis of Organic and
Biological Chemistry
MATHEMATICS Modules include:
4Mathematics for the
Biological & Chemical Sciences
GENETICS Modules include:
4Chemistry for Biologists 4Molecular Genetics and
Biotechnology 4Principles of Genetics 4Metabolic and Immune
Systems 4Biomolecular Laboratory
Skills
MICROBIOLOGY Modules include:
4Microbiology in Medicine,
Biotechnology and the Environment
ZOOLOGY Modules include:
4Principles of Zoology 4Animal Behaviour 4Evolutionary Biology
MSc (Taught)
4MSc Biotechnology 4MSc Biotechnology
& Business 4MSc Plant Biology
& Biotechnology 4MSc Biotherapeutics 4MSc Biological &
Biomolecular Science (NL)
4MSc Biotherapeutics & Business
PhD
4Students can pursue a PhD in universities in Ireland or abroad in areas as diverse as biotechnology, cell biology, biomedical and health science and bioinformatics
Industry
4Biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and genomics companies
4Hospital labs 4Forensic Science labs 4Agribiotech and
horticulture
Conversion Courses
4Professional Master of Education (PME)
4Graduate Veterinary Medicine
4Graduate Medicine 4Master of
Management
4Regulation of Gene Expression 4Bioinformatics 4Genome Structure 4Genetics
4Animal Development 4Genomics & Proteomics 4Genetic Basis of Disease 4Evolutionary Biology
4Genetics Research Project 4Genetics Disease & Behaviour
4Gene Regulation 4Systems Microbiology
4Model Organism Genetics
FOCUS ON YOUR CHOSEN SUBJECT
REFINE YOUR KNOWLEDGE
BSc (Honours) Genetics
YEAR
3
YEAR
4
GENETICS – Modules include:
GENETICS – Modules include:
ENGAGE WITH THE PRINCIPLES
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Sample pathway for a degree in Genetics *
4One Elective module
4One Small- Group Project
4Two Elective modules
4Two Elective modules
Genetics Biological, Biomedical and Biomolecular Science (BBB)
n Explore molecular genetics and molecular biology, which are core components of modern biology and medicine, and form the basis of biotechnology
I chose Genetics as I find it
incredible how our genes are influenced by the way we live and how this interaction can play such a key role in our overall health. Genetics in UCD is excellent at providing the most up-to-date information in the field, from recent discoveries to the latest cutting-edge technologies. One of my personal highlights was the final year research project which gave me a unique opportunity to gain invaluable lab experience. As Genetics is a cornerstone of all scientific disciplines, a major advantage of the degree is the flexibility it offers in terms of career prospects. I am currently undertaking a PhD at the University of Edinburgh and every day I find myself putting the knowledge and experience I gained at UCD to the best possible use.
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MSc (Taught)
4MSc Biotechnology 4MSc Biotechnology
& Business 4MSc Environmental
Management 4MSc Regulatory
Affairs & Toxicology 4MSc Plant Biology
& Biotechnology 4MSc Biotherapeutics
PhD
4Students can pursue a PhD in universities in Ireland or abroad in areas as diverse as Biotechnology, Environmental Biology, Medical and Veterinary Sciences
Industry
4Pharmaceutical Companies
4Food and food-related companies
4(Veterinary) Hospitals and related laboratories
4Government agencies including the EPA and county councils
Conversion Courses
4Professional Master of Education (PME)
4Graduate Veterinary Medicine
4Graduate Medicine 4Medical Scientist
CHOOSE YOUR SUBJECTS
4Regulation of Gene Expression 4Microbial Cell Factory 4Applied Microbiology 4Microbial Diversity & Growth
4Microbial Physiology 4Medical Microbiology 4Skills in Microbiology 4Ecology & Environmental Microbiology
4Microbiology Research Project/Internship
4Ecological & Environmental Microbiology
4Systems Microbiology 4Foodborne Pathogens 4Microbial Pathogenicity 4Bioprocessing
4Enzyme Technology & Protein Engineering
4Natural Product Synthesis 4Host Defense Mech. In Health
Emma Cullen in a Microbiology practical in the UCD O’Brien Centre for Science.
BIOLOGY Modules include:
4Biology in Action 4Life on Earth 4Cell Biology & Genetics 4Biomedical Sciences
CHEMISTRY Modules include:
4The Basis of Organic and
Biological Chemistry
MATHEMATICS Modules include:
4Mathematics for the
Biological & Chemical Sciences
MICROBIOLOGY Modules include:
4Chemistry for Biologists 4Molecular Genetics and
Biotechnology 4Biomolecular Laboratory Skills 4Metabolic and Immune
Systems 4Microbiology in Medicine,
Biotechnology and the Environmentent
CELL & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
Modules include: 4Principles of Cell and
Molecular Biology
GENETICS Modules include:
4Principles of Genetics
FOCUS ON YOUR CHOSEN SUBJECT
REFINE YOUR KNOWLEDGE
BSc (Honours) Microbiology
YEAR
2
YEAR
3
YEAR
4
MICROBIOLOGY – Modules include:
MICROBIOLOGY – Modules include:
ENGAGE WITH THE PRINCIPLES 4One
Elective module
4One Small- Group Project
4Two Elective modules
4Two Elective modules
Microbiology Biological, Biomedical and Biomolecular Science (BBB)
n Learn about microbes that
cause diseases, clean up
environmental spills and
produce antibiotics
n Understand how we engineer
fungi and bacteria to
produce a vast array of
compounds, ranging from
antibiotics and hormones to
washing powder
I found
Science SCU1
fantastic because I
could try out all the
subjects I liked before
choosing my major. I found that I
adored Microbiology. I am
fascinated by how microorganisms
can be manipulated to make such
a wide assortment of valuable
products – from antibiotics and
crucial hormones like insulin to
bioplastics and biofuels. I love
seeing how what I’ve learned all
these years is applied in real life in
industry. I am now working as a
Quality Control Microbiologist in
Takeda Biologics Dunboyne.
Without the leadership,
teamwork and communication
skills I learned while studying at
UCD, I would not be here today.
Caoimhe Cullen, Graduate
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Shauna Corry analysing the results of a knee-jerk reflex test in a Neuroscience laboratory.
MSc (Taught)
4MSc Biotechnology 4MSc Biotechnology
& Business 4MSc Biotherapeutics 4MSc Biotherapeutics
& Business
PhD
4Students can pursue a PhD in universities in Ireland or abroad in Neuroscience or in areas as diverse as biotechnology, cell biology, biomedical and health science
Industry
4Biotechnology companies
4Hospital laboratories 4Forensic Science
laboratories 4Pharmaceutical
companies
Conversion Courses
4Professional Master of Education (PME)
4Graduate Veterinary Medicine
4Graduate Medicine 4Master of
Management
CHOOSE YOUR SUBJECTS
4Cell Signalling 4Drugs used in CNS diseases 4Nervous System Development 4Membrane Biology
4Biostatistics 4Sensory Neuroscience 4Genetic Basis of Disease 4Higher Cortical Function
4Neuroscience Research Project 4Synaptic Plasticity 4Advanced Topics in
Neural Development
4Advanced Neuropharmacology 4Advanced Neurochemistry 4Molecular Neuroimmunology
4Genetics of Disease & Behaviour 4Synaptic Signalling 4Emerging Therapies
Sample pathway for a degree in Neuroscience
BIOLOGY Modules include:
4Biology in Action 4Life on Earth 4Cell Biology &
Genetics 4Biomedical Sciences
CHEMISTRY Modules include:
4The Basis of Organic
and Biological Chemistry
MATHEMATICS Modules include:
4Mathematics for the
Biological & Chemical Sciences
4One Elective Module 4One Small-Group
Project
NEUROSCIENCE Modules include:
4Chemistry for
Biologists 4Molecular Genetics
and Biotechnology 4Biomolecular
Laboratory Skills 4Metabolic and
Immune Systems 4Principles of
Neuroscience
BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR
BIOLOGY Modules include:
4Principles of
Biochemistry
PHARMACOLOGY Modules include:
4Biomedical Science
of Drugs
GENETICS Modules include:
4Principles of
Genetics
FOCUS ON YOUR CHOSEN SUBJECT
REFINE YOUR KNOWLEDGE
BSc (Honours) Neuroscience
YEAR
1
YEAR
2
YEAR
3
YEAR
4
NEUROSCIENCE – Modules include:
NEUROSCIENCE – Modules include:
ENGAGE WITH THE PRINCIPLES
*See pages 4 and 5 for information on the terminology used above. Potential combinations shown here are examples only and are not guaranteed by UCD. Modules are subject to change each year.
4Two Elective modules
4Two Elective modules
n Learn how to employ state-
of-the-art techniques to
study the nervous system at
the molecular, cellular and
behavioural levels
*
I have always known that
Science is my passion, but it
wasn’t until I had the
opportunity to explore the
subject in a hands-on
environment that I realised how
much I love Neuroscience. I
was intrigued straight away by
the brain, and by how much is
still to be discovered. I am a
member of the UCD Lacrosse
Club, I volunteered in Tanzania
with UCD Volunteers Overseas
and I work as a Residential
Assistant on campus. The great
thing about UCD is being able
to study electives, so I was able
to study French, Spanish,
Astronomy and Psychology as
well as all my Science modules.
When I graduate, I hope to
work in research, particularly
on developing treatments for
brain disorders.
Shauna Corry, Student
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MSc (Taught)
4MSc Biotechnology 4MSc Biotechnology
& Business 4MSc Biotherapeutics 4MSc Regulatory
Affairs & Toxicology
PhD
4Students can pursue a PhD in universities in Ireland or abroad in areas as diverse as drug development and biomedical science
Industry
4Pharmaceutical Companies
4Drug regulatory bodies such as the Irish Medicines Board
4Biotechnology sector 4Chemical safety and
toxicology
Conversion Courses
4Professional Master of Education (PME)
4Graduate Veterinary Medicine
4Graduate Medicine 4Master of
Management
CHOOSE YOUR SUBJECTS
4Cell Signalling 4Biostatistics 4Drug action in body systems 4Chemotherapeutic agents
4Drugs used in CNS diseases 4Advanced CNS Pharmacology 4Toxicology 4Molecular Pharmacology
4Pharmacology Research Project 4Advanced Neuropharmacology 4Adv. Cardiovascular
Pharmacology
4Finding new Pharmaceuticals 4Adv. Pharmacology of Cancer 4Emerging Therapies 4Advanced Renal Pharmacology
4Gene Regulation 4Drug Discovery &
Development
Sample pathway for a degree in Pharmacology
The process of cell changes called EMT (epithelial mesenchymal transdifferentiation) that occur when kidney epithelial cells are treated with drugs. Image by Tara McMorrow and Eric Campbell © UCD
BIOLOGY Modules include:
4Biology in Action 4Life on Earth 4Cell Biology & Genetics 4Biomedical Sciences
CHEMISTRY Modules include:
4The Basis of Organic and
Biological Chemistry
MATHEMATICS Modules include:
4Mathematics for the
Biological & Chemical Sciences
PHARMACOLOGY Modules include:
4Chemistry for Biologists 4Molecular Genetics and
Biotechnology 4Metabolic and Immune
Systems 4Biomolecular Laboratory
Skills 4Pharmacology: Biomedical
Science of Drugs
PHYSIOLOGY Modules include:
4Introduction to Physiology 4Organs and Systems
Physiology
MICROBIOLOGY Modules include:
4Microbiology in Medicine,
Biotechnology and the Environment
FOCUS ON YOUR CHOSEN SUBJECT
REFINE YOUR KNOWLEDGE
BSc (Honours) Pharmacology
YEAR
1
YEAR
2
YEAR
3
YEAR
4
PHARMACOLOGY – Modules include:
PHARMACOLOGY – Modules include:
ENGAGE WITH THE PRINCIPLES
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* 4One
Elective module
4One Small- Group Project
4Two Elective modules
4Two Elective modules
Pharmacology Biological, Biomedical and Biomolecular Science (BBB)
n Study how drugs work at a molecular level, what the body does to drugs and the effects of drugs on the different body systems
n Understand the actions of drugs used in the cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, endocrine and central nervous systems
The degree
programme offers
a wide range of
modules covering
the scientific
background of current
therapies, to identifying novel
targets in diseases, and the drug
development process itself. I
spent a semester abroad in the
University of Queensland,
Australia, which was an exciting
opportunity to learn from other
pharmacology experts from
around the world. A degree in
Pharmacology offers an ideal
pathway into the
pharmaceutical and healthcare
industry where there are a huge
variety of roles from research
and development all the way
through to the sales and
marketing of medicines.
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Physiology students working on an experiment in the Conway Institute. Image by Niall Hayes © UCD
MSc
4Students can pursue a Taught Masters or Research Masters in universities in Ireland or abroad in any physiological discipline or a diverse range of medical or other biological areas
PhD
4Students can pursue a PhD in universities in Ireland or abroad in any physiological discipline or a diverse range of medical or other biological areas
Industry
4Pharmaceutical Research (Laboratory)
4Clinical Research Associate
4Pharmaceutical Industry Sales
Conversion Courses
4Professional Master of Education (PME)
4Graduate Entry Veterinary Medicine
4Graduate Entry Medicine
4Graduate Entry Physiotherapy
CHOOSE YOUR SUBJECTS
4Cardiovascular System 4Biostatistics 4Experimental Physiology 4Endocrine/Reproductive Physiology
4Digestion, Absorption and Excretion 4Membrane Biology 4Higher Cortical Function 4Respiratory Physiology
4Physiology Research Project 4Lung Function Under Stress 4Control of Vascular Resistance
4Haemostasis and Thrombosis 4Adaptation to Hypoxia 4Physiological Genomics
4The Physiology of Disease 4Fundamentals of
Physiological Research
Sample pathway for a degree in Physiology
BIOLOGY Modules include:
4Biology in Action 4Diversity of Life 4Cell Biology & Genetics 4Biomedical Sciences
CHEMISTRY Modules include:
4The Basis of Organic and
Biological Chemistry
MATHEMATICS Modules include:
4Mathematics for the
Biological & Chemical Sciences
PHYSIOLOGY Modules include:
4Chemistry for Biologists 4Molecular Genetics
and Biotechnology 4Biomolecular Laboratory
Skills 4Introduction to Physiology 4Organs and Systems
Physiology 4Metabolic and
Immune systems
NEUROSCIENCE Modules include:
4Principles of Neuroscience
MICROBIOLOGY Modules include:
4Principles of Microbiology:
Medicine, Environment and Biotechnology
FOCUS ON YOUR CHOSEN SUBJECT
REFINE YOUR KNOWLEDGE
BSc (Honours) Physiology
YEAR
1
YEAR
2
YEAR
3
YEAR
4
PHYSIOLOGY – Modules include:
PHYSIOLOGY – Modules include:
ENGAGE WITH THE PRINCIPLES
* 4One
Elective module
4One Small- Group Project
4Two Elective modules
4Two Elective modules
Physiology Biological, Biomedical and Biomolecular Science (BBB)
n Understand normal and
abnormal processes within
the body in health and
disease
n Explore various body organs
and their functions as well as
an understanding of the
structure and function of key
biomolecules
I completed a
summer project,
which involved
learning essential
lab skills and gaining
experience in a laboratory
setting by looking for a new
experimental technique to
identify changes to lung
structure in an animal model of
lung disease. The biggest
benefit of completing the
summer project was gaining
essential lab experience, which
has now developed my
enthusiasm for research.
Stephen Murphy,
Graduate
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MSc (Taught)
4MSc Applied Environmental Science
4MSc World Heritage Management
4MSc Plant Biology & Biotechnology
PhD
4Students can pursue a PhD in universities in Ireland or abroad in areas as diverse as climate change, marine biology or cell and molecular biology
Industry
4National Parks and Wildlife Services
4State and Semi-State bodies
4Conservation Bodies 4Agriculture and
Aquaculture 4Environmental
Management
Conversion Courses
4Professional Master of Education (PME)
4Graduate Medicine 4Master of
Management 4Graduate Veterinary
Medicine
CHOOSE YOUR SUBJECTS
4Plant Diseases 4Plant Form & Function 4Plant Biotechnology 4Experimental Plant Physiology
4Plant Cell Biology 4Working with Biological Data 4Genetics 4Systems Ecology
4Plant Biology Research Project 4Biology and Ecology of Coastal
Wetlands 4Environmental Impact
Assessments 4Developmental Plant Genetics 4Cell Signalling in Plants 4Plants and Stress
4Plant Phenotyping 4Programmed Cell Death 4Plant Biotechnology and
Entrepreneurship
Sample pathway for a degree in Plant Biology
Experiment on maize in the Programme for Experimental Atmospheres and Climate (PÉAC) lab at UCD. Image by Peter Lang © UCD
BIOLOGY Modules include:
4Biology in Action 4Life on Earth 4Cell Biology & Genetics 4Biomedical Sciences
CHEMISTRY Modules include:
4The Basis of Organic and
Biological Chemistry
MATHEMATICS Modules include:
4Mathematics for the
Biological & Chemical Sciences
PLANT BIOLOGY Modules include:
4Chemistry for Biologists 4Scientific Communication 4Principles of Plant Biology 4Biomolecular Lab Skills 4Principles of Cell and
Molecular Biology
ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY Modules include:
4Principles of Environmental
Biology and Ecology
ZOOLOGY Modules include:
4Principles of Zoology 4Animal Behaviour 4Molecular Genetics and
Biotechnology
FOCUS ON YOUR CHOSEN SUBJECT
REFINE YOUR KNOWLEDGE
BSc (Honours) Plant Biology
YEAR
1
YEAR
2
YEAR
3
YEAR
4
PLANT BIOLOGY – Modules include:
PLANT BIOLOGY – Modules include:
ENGAGE WITH THE PRINCIPLES
*
4One
Elective module
4One Small- Group Project
4Two
Elective modules
4Two Elective modules
Plant Biology Biological, Biomedical and Biomolecular Science (BBB)
n Understand how plants are a
vital component of the
biosphere and are
responsible for the
environmental conditions
essential for all life on Earth
n Develop skills to study how
plants and plant cells grow
and develop
I chose Plant
Biology as Plant
Biotechnology
and Plant Pathology particularly
interested me. Our classes were
specific to Plant Biology, were
smaller and we had lots of
contact with lecturers and
tutors. The opportunity to carry
out a research internship in
South America with the Plant
Palaeoecology and
Palaeobiology research group
in my third year was one of the
highlights of my time in UCD.
After graduating, I completed a
research Master’s in Plant
Pathology and I am currently
completing a PhD in molecular
plant genetics, focused on the
regulation of gene expression in
stomatal guard cells.
Emma Doyle, Graduate
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An image taken on a field trip with students from the School of Biology & Environmental Science. Image by Dr Jon Yearsley © UCD
MSc (Taught)
4MSc Applied Environmental Science
4MSc World Heritage Management
4MSc Biological & Biomolecular Science (Negotiated Learning)
PhD
4Students can pursue a PhD in universities in Ireland or abroad in areas as diverse as evolution and population biology and cell and molecular biology
Industry
4National Parks and Wildlife Services
4Semi-State bodies such as the ESB, BIM and Salmon Research Trust
4Conservation Bodies 4Agriculture and
Aquaculture 4Environmental
Management
Conversion Courses
4Professional Master of Education (PME)
4Graduate Veterinary Medicine
4Graduate Medicine 4Master of
Management
CHOOSE YOUR SUBJECTS
4Systems Ecology 4Working with Biological Data 4Diversity of Vertebrates 4Evolutionary Biology
4Functional Morphology 4Arthropoda 4Diversity of Invertebrates 4Field courses in Ireland and Spain
4Zoology Research Project 4Biological Invasions
4Marine Community Ecology 4Bioassessent of Freshwaters 4Biodiversity
4Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution
4Physiology of Epithelial Transport
Sample pathway for a degree in Zoology
BIOLOGY Modules include:
4Biology in Action 4Life on Earth 4Cell Biology & Genetics 4Biomedical Sciences
CHEMISTRY Modules include:
4The Basis of Organic and
Biological Chemistry
MATHEMATICS Modules include:
4Mathematics for the
Biological & Chemical Sciences
ZOOLOGY Modules include:
4Principles of Zoology 4Scientific Communication 4Animal Behaviour 4Molecular Genetics
and Biotechnology 4Chemistry for Biologists
ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY Modules include:
4Principles of Environmental
Biology and Ecology
GENETICS Modules include:
4Principles of Genetics 4Metabolic and Immune
Systems 4Biomolecular Laboratory
Skills
FOCUS ON YOUR CHOSEN SUBJECT
REFINE YOUR KNOWLEDGE
BSc (Honours) Zoology
YEAR
1
YEAR
2
YEAR
3
YEAR
4
ZOOLOGY – Modules include:
ZOOLOGY – Modules include:
ENGAGE WITH THE PRINCIPLES
* 4One
Elective module
4One Small- Group Project
4Two
Elective modules
4Two Elective modules
Zoology Biological, Biomedical and Biomolecular Science (BBB)
n Learn about animals from
the level of individual
molecules to how animals
interact with one another
and their environment
n Develop key practical skills in
field work, behavioural
observation, species
identification, genetic analysis,
physiology and anatomy
The Costa Rican rainforest was
a sensual overload, a true
wildlife paradise and a dream
come true for any zoologist.
Staff and students alike were
constantly uncovering the
countless creatures of the
forest and putting our
knowledge to work to quantify
and sample in such a different
world, a truly unforgettable
experience.
Adam Smith, Student
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Evaporating a solvent after a chemical reaction
PhD
Chemistry graduates also pursue PhDs in Ireland or abroad in areas as diverse as: 4Total synthesis of natural products 4Biological aspects of nanoscience 4Novel material synthesis 4Energy generation 4Synthetic organic chemistry methodology
development 4Polymer chemistry
Industry
Most graduates work in the pharmaceutical or chemical industries. Positions include the following: 4Manufacturing 4Process Chemists 4Quality Control, Analysis or Assurance 4Research and Development 4Raw Materials/Product Analysis
CHOOSE YOUR SUBJECTS
4Quantum Mechanics 4Carbonyl Chemistry & Synthesis 4Chemical Kinetics 4Mechanism & Stereochemistry
4Instrumental Analysis 4Organometallic & Solid State Chemistry 4Main Group Chemistry & Bonding 4Symmetry & Computational Chemistry
4Chemistry Research Project 4Methods in Organic Synthesis 4Chemical Thermodynamics
4Electrochemistry 4Reactivity & Change 4Nanochemistry
4Advanced Inorganic Chemistry 4Methods in Organic Synthesis 2 4Modern Methods and Catalysis
Sample pathway for a degree in Chemistry
CHEMISTRY Modules include:
4The Basis of Organic and
Biological Chemistry 4The Basis of Physical
Chemistry 4The Molecular World
MATHEMATICS Modules include:
4Mathematics for the
Biological & Chemical Sciences
4One Small-Group Project
CHEMISTRY Modules include:
4The Basis of Inorganic Chemistry 4Organic Chemistry 4Physical Chemistry 4Inorganic Chemistry
MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY & CHEMICAL BIOLOGY
Modules include:
4Molecular Genetics and Biotechnology 4Principles of Biochemistry 4Medicinal Chemistry & Chemical Biology 4Pharmacology: Biomedical Science of Drugs 4Biomolecular Laboratory Skills
FOCUS ON YOUR CHOSEN SUBJECT
REFINE YOUR KNOWLEDGE
BSc (Honours) Chemistry
YEAR
1
YEAR
2
YEAR
3
YEAR
4
CHEMISTRY – Modules include:
CHEMISTRY – Modules include:
ENGAGE WITH THE PRINCIPLES
4One Elective module
4Two Elective modules
4Two Elective modules
Chemistry Chemistry & Chemical Sciences (CCS)
n Understand the important
role chemistry plays in
controlling the conversion of
matter into useful substances
such as new materials,
sensors and medicines
n Develop skills in modern
synthesis and analysis
techniques used in the
pharmaceutical and
chemistry industries
I am fascinated by
the world around
me, from the
fundamental laws
of our universe to the
mechanisms of life itself. I have
found Chemistry in UCD to be a
place where my own curiosities
and my passion to make a
difference have been nurtured
and developed. The lecturers
are all kind, helpful and
supportive, and their passion for
their work is something I
continue to be inspired by.
Through UCD I was lucky
enough to be awarded a
scholarship to study for a
semester in the US, where I
made many friends and grew as
a chemist, and as a person.
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Chemistry with Biophysical Chemistry Chemistry & Chemical Sciences (CCS)
n Develop theoretical and
practical skills in exploiting
the physical and chemical
principles of the
biomolecular world in
modern industrial and
biomedical applications
In the summer after third year,
I did a summer internship in
Associate Professor Vitaly
Buckin’s lab in UCD which I
found really interesting as well
as very helpful in preparing me
for the final year research
project. This, as well as my
thesis research in my final year,
led me to realise that I'd like to
pursue further research in a
PhD which is what I hope to
continue into in the coming
year.
Rian Lynch, Student
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PhD
Students can pursue a PhD in Ireland or abroad in areas as diverse as: 4Pharmaceutical and biomedical
biomolecular formulations design
4Bio-processing and bio-engineering
4Bio-nanotechnology 4Forensic science 4Food and agro technologies 4Energy generation 4Novel materials and
materials analysis 4Polymer chemistry
Industry
4Pharmaceutical, Biomedical, Medical Device Industry
4Biotechnology, Food Technology, Agrochemistry
4Fine Chemical, Chemical Development
4Personal Care, Cosmetics, Environmental Protection, Paints and Coatings/ Petrochemistry
4Patenting 4Science-based Sales,
Marketing, Finance
Conversion Courses
4Professional Master of Education (PME)
4Graduate Veterinary Medicine 4Graduate Medicine 4Master of Management
CHOOSE YOUR SUBJECTS
4Instrumental Analysis 4Carbonyl Chemistry & Synthesis 4Quantum Mechanics 4Mechanism & Stereochemistry 4Nano-Assemblies and Interfaces
4Organometallic & Solid State Chemistry 4Main Group Chemistry & Bonding 4Symmetry & Computational Chemistry 4Optional modules in Biomolecular, Organic
and Inorganic Chemistry
4Biophysical Chemistry Research Project
4Metals in Biology 4Electrochemistry
4Biophysical Chemistry 4Advanced Kinetics and
Thermodynamics 4Nanochemistry
4Optional modules in Biomolecular, Organic and Inorganic Chemistry
Sample pathway for a degree in Chemistry with Biophysical Chemistry
CHEMISTRY Modules include:
4The Basis of Organic and
Biological Chemistry 4The Basis of Physical
Chemistry 4The Molecular World
MATHEMATICS Modules include:
4Mathematics for the
Biological & Chemical Sciences
BIOLOGY Modules include:
4Cell Biology & Genetics
CHEMISTRY WITH BIOPHYSICAL CHEMISTRY
Modules include:
4Biophysical Chemistry 4Physical Chemistry 4Inorganic Chemistry 4Organic Chemistry
CHEMISTRY Modules include:
4Students who choose Chemistry with
Biophysical Chemistry as their main subject for second year also cover the requirements for Chemistry.
FOCUS ON YOUR CHOSEN SUBJECT
REFINE YOUR KNOWLEDGE
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2
YEAR
3
YEAR
4
CHEMISTRY WITH BIOPHYSICAL CHEMISTRY – Modules include:
CHEMISTRY WITH BIOPHYSICAL CHEMISTRY – Modules include:
ENGAGE WITH THE PRINCIPLES
4One Elective module
4One Small- Group Project
4Two Elective modules
4Two Elective modules
BSc (Honours) Chemistry with Biophysical Chemistry
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PhD
Students can pursue a PhD in Ireland or abroad in areas as diverse as: 4Pharmaceutical design 4Atmospheric kinetics 4Biological aspects of nanoscience 4Energy generation 4Pollution control 4Novel material synthesis 4Polymer chemistry 4Materials analysis bio-inorganic chemistry 4Computational studies
Industry
Most graduates work in the pharmaceutical or chemical industries. Positions range from manufacturing chemists to quality control/ analysis/assurance, research and development and raw materials/product analysis in manufacturing.
42nd level or 3rd level Teaching 4State Labs such as the Forensic laboratory 4ESB and Bord Gáis 4Medical device industry 4Patent law 4Healthcare industry
CHOOSE YOUR SUBJECTS
4Quantum Mechanics 4Carbonyl Chemistry & Synthesis 4Self-Assembly of Biomolecules 4Mechanism & Stereochemistry
4Instrumental Analysis 4Organometallic & Solid State Chemistry 4Main Group Chemistry & Bonding 4Symmetry & Computational Chemistry
4Environmental & Sustainable Chemistry Research Project
4Green and Sustainable Chemistry
4Methods in Organic Synthesis
4Chemical Thermodynamics 4Nanochemistry 4Electrochemistry 4Reactivity & Change 4Modern Methods and Catalysis
4Advanced Inorganic Chemistry 4Methods in Organic Synthesis 2 4Industrial Internship
Apart from the positions that a chemistry degree would qualify a student for (see below), graduates in this degree would be uniquely qualified to work in fields related to Environmental Protection (e.g., the Environmental Protection Agency), Green Chemistry and Sustainable Energy generation.
Sample pathway for a degree in Chemistry with Environmental & Sustainable Chemistry
CHEMISTRY Modules include:
4The Basis of Organic and
Biological Chemistry 4The Basis of Physical
Chemistry 4The Molecular World
MATHEMATICS Modules include:
4Mathematics for the
Biological & Chemical Sciences
4One Small-Group Project
CHEMISTRY WITH ENVIRONMENTAL & SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY
Modules include:
4Environmental and Sustainable Chemistry 4Inorganic Chemistry 4Physical Chemistry 4Environmental Geology
CHEMISTRY Modules include:
4The Basis of Inorganic Chemistry 4Organic Chemistry 4Chemical Biology 4Biophysical Chemistry
FOCUS ON YOUR CHOSEN SUBJECT
REFINE YOUR KNOWLEDGE
BSc (Honours) Chemistry with Environmental & Sustainable Chemistry
YEAR
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2
YEAR
3
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CHEMISTRY WITH ENVIRONMENTAL & SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY – Modules include:
CHEMISTRY WITH ENVIRONMENTAL & SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY – Modules include:
ENGAGE WITH THE PRINCIPLES *
4One Elective module
4Two Elective modules
4Two Elective modules
Chemistry with Environmental & Sustainable Chemistry Chemistry & Chemical Sciences (CCS)
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The Science course allowed me to sample subjects from across Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Geology and I decided Chemistry was the subject for me. I believe a knowledge in Chemistry with Environmental & Sustainable Chemistry is very applicable in industry as legislation is being introduced which holds industries accountable for the waste they produce. This degree investigates how Chemistry can be used to tackle issues such as global warming, acid rain, water pollution and ozone layer depletion. After graduating, I moved to London to complete a Research Masters in Green Chemistry and Sustainability at Imperial College London. In the future, I would like to work within an industrial laboratory setting to encourage and implement the principles of green chemistry on a larger scale.
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The subject combinations listed below are illustrative of what a student who graduates in Chemistry with Environmental & Sustainable Chemistry could choose in Year 2. Further subject combinations are possible depending on the choices in Year 1. Further information is available on page 23.
n Learn the basis of ‘Green
Chemistry’ and what happens,
at a molecular level, when
chemicals interact with the
environment
n Discover techniques to produce
energy and commodity
chemicals sustainably
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Medicinal Chemistry & Chemical Biology Chemistry & Chemical Sciences (CCS)
The
Science
course allowed
me to study
Biomolecular &
Biomedical
Science subjects, but it also
enabled me to pick up
Chemistry, without having
studied it in secondary school.
Due to the flexibility within
the Science course, I was able
to pursue my interests and I
am now currently studying
Medicinal Chemistry &
Chemical Biology. The
facilities in UCD are state of
the art and I find it exciting
being able to spend so much
time in the labs, practically
applying the skills I am
learning every day. When I
graduate, I hope to enter the
pharmaceutical industry and
work in drug research and
development.
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n Learn how to apply the tools of Chemistry to study biological systems
n Develop experience in techniques and instrumentation used in the pharmaceutical industry, e.g., the synthesis, identification and analysis of chemicals
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PhD
4Students can pursue a PhD in universities in Ireland or abroad in areas as diverse as Chemistry, Chemical Biology, Medicinal Chemistry, and Biochemistry
Industry
4Pharmaceuticals and Biopharmaceuticals
4Cosmetics 4Food Technology 4Fine Chemicals 4Chemical Development 4Patenting 4Science-based Sales,
Marketing, Finance
Conversion Courses
4Professional Master of Education (PME)
4Graduate Veterinary Medicine 4Graduate Medicine 4Master of Management
CHOOSE YOUR SUBJECTS
4Chemical Biology of Natural Products 4Chemical Biology of Macromolecules 4Carbonyl Chemistry & Synthesis 4Medicinal Chemistry
4Structure Determination & Heterocyclic Chemistry
4Microbial Cell Factory/Chemists 4Mechanism & Stereochemistry 4Biochemist's Toolkit
4Research Project 4Metals in Biology
4Methods in Organic Synthesis 4Modern Methods of Catalysis
4Special topics in Medicinal Chemistry and Chemical Biology
Sample pathway for a degree in Medicinal Chemistry & Chemical Biology
CHEMISTRY Modules include:
4The Basis of Organic and
Biological Chemistry 4The Basis of Physical
Chemistry 4The Basis of Inorganic
Chemistry 4The Molecular World
MATHEMATICS Modules include:
4Mathematics for the
Biological & Chemical Sciences
BIOLOGY Modules include:
4Cell Biology & Genetics
4Molecular Genetics and Biotechnology
4Principles of Biochemistry 4Medicinal Chemistry &
Chemical Biology 4Pharmacology: Biomedical
Science of Drugs
4Biomolecular Laboratory Skills
4Organic Chemistry 4Physical Chemistry 4Inorganic Chemistry
CHEMISTRY Modules include:
4Students who choose
Medicinal Chemistry & Chemical Biology as their main subject for second year also cover the requirements for Chemistry.
MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY & CHEMICAL BIOLOGY Modules include:
FOCUS ON YOUR CHOSEN SUBJECT
REFINE YOUR KNOWLEDGE
BSc (Honours) Medicinal Chemistry & Chemical Biology
YEAR
1
YEAR
2
YEAR
3
YEAR
4
MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY & CHEMICAL BIOLOGY – Modules include:
MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY & CHEMICAL BIOLOGY – Modules include:
ENGAGE WITH THE PRINCIPLES
4One Elective module
4One Small- Group Project
4Two Elective modules
4Two Elective modules
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The subject combinations listed below are illustrative of what a student who graduates in Medicinal Chemistry & Chemical Biology could choose in Year 2. Further subject combinations are possible depending on the choices in Year 1. Further information is available on page 23.
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Sample pathway for a degree in Applied & Computational Mathematics
MSc (Taught)
4MSc Data & Computational Science
4MSc Mathematical Science
4MSc Climate Change & Impact
4MSc Applied Mathematics & Theoretical Physics
4MSc Computational Physics
PhD
Students can pursue a PhD in universities in Ireland or abroad in areas as diverse as: 4Data and
Computational Science 4Meteorology
and Climate 4Mathematical Biology 4Fluid Mechanics 4Dynamical Systems 4General Relativity
Industry
A wide variety of career opportunities are open with new application areas discovered constantly. Technology areas include: 4Data Analytics 4Computing 4Finance 4Energy 4Environment 4Communication
Conversion Courses
4Professional Master of Education (PME)
4Masters of Management
4Graduate Medicine 4MSc Quantitative
Finance
CHOOSE YOUR SUBJECTS
4Analytic Mechanics 4Dynamical Systems 4Functions of One Complex Variable 4Partial Differential Equations
4Advanced Mathematical Methods 4Foundations of Fluid Mechanics 4Foundations of Quantum Mechanics
4Applied & Computational Mathematics Research Project
4Differential Geometry 4General Relativity and Black Holes
4Numerical Algorithms 4Electrodynamics and
Gauge Theory 4Environmental Fluid Mechanics
4Stochastic Methods 4Computational Finance 4Advanced Mathematical
Methods
APPLIED & COMPUTATIONAL MATHEMATICS Modules include:
4Applied Mathematics:
Mechanics and Methods 4Applications of Differential
Equations
MATHEMATICS Modules include:
4Calculus in the Mathematical
and Physical Sciences 4Mathematical Analysis 4Linear Algebra in the
Mathematical and Physical Sciences
APPLIED & COMPUTATIONAL MATHEMATICS Modules include:
4Computational Science 4Vector Integral and
Differential Calculus 4Oscillations in Mechanical
Systems 4Classical Mechanics and
Special Relativity
MATHEMATICS Modules include:
4Linear Algebra 2 4Groups, Rings & Fields 4Calculus of Several Variables 4One Elective module
STATISTICS Modules include:
4Probability Theory 4Inferential Statistics
FOCUS ON YOUR CHOSEN SUBJECT
REFINE YOUR KNOWLEDGE
BSc (Honours) Applied & Computational Mathematics
YEAR
1
YEAR
2
YEAR
3
YEAR
4
APPLIED & COMPUTATIONAL MATHEMATICS – Modules include:
APPLIED & COMPUTATIONAL MATHEMATICS – Modules include:
ENGAGE WITH THE PRINCIPLES
4Introduction to Statistical
Modelling 4One Elective module 4One Small-Group Project
4Two Elective modules
*
Applied & Computational Mathematics Mathematical, Physical & Geological Sciences (MPG)
n Discover how Applied and
Computational Mathematics is
fundamental in providing
uniquely powerful ways to
describe, analyse and advance
the physical and life sciences,
engineering, technology,
business and finance
I assumed I would
end up pursuing
Physics when I
first started
university, however after my
first Applied & Computational
Mathematics class I knew it was
the right choice for me. The
chance to study further into the
mechanics and structure of
Mathematics, and learn how to
apply it to not just Physics and
Computer Science but to a
wide range of other fields is
thrilling. That along with my
time spent as the class
representative with the
Students Union has been so
rewarding, getting to organise
events, trips and hoodies for my
class. As well as this, SCU1 gave
me the opportunity to spend a
trimester studying abroad in
California, broadening my
perspective and giving me a
more varied education.
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When I
learned
about Financial
Mathematics, it
sounded like the
perfect way to
continue to study mathematics
while also combining it with my
interest in financial markets. I
was lucky enough to get to go
abroad for my third year to UC
Berkeley in California which was
an amazing experience. I
completed an internship in the
summer between third and
fourth year at Credit Suisse and
was able to earn credits as part
of the professional placement
module. After I graduated, I
went back to work at that same
firm full time.
Joseph Mulligan, Graduate
MSc (Taught)
4MSc Financial Mathematics
4MSc Mathematical Science
4MSc Statistics 4MSc Actuarial Science 4MSc Business Analytics 4MSc Data Analytics
PhD
4Graduates can pursue a PhD in algorithmic trading, or stochastic differential equations, for example.
Industry
4Quantitative positions in the financial sector
4Risk modelling in banking and insurance
4Computing in business, technology, research and academia
4Trainee Actuary
Conversion Courses 4Professional Master in
Education (PME) 4MSc Computer
Science (conversion)
Sample pathway for a degree in Financial Mathematics
CHOOSE YOUR SUBJECTS
4Foundations for Financial Mathematics
4Partial Differential Equations
4Metric Spaces
4Fundamentals of Actuarial and Financial Mathematics
4Optimization in Finance
4Corporate Finance
4Statistical Machine Learning
4Computational Finance
4Stochastic Models
4Two Elective modules
4Measure Theory and Integration
4Stochastic Analysis
4Financial and Actuarial Mathematics
4Investment and Trading 4Advanced Risk Management
4Time Series Analysis 4Monte Carlo Inference 4Advanced Topics in
Computational Science
FINANCIAL MATHEMATICS Modules include:
4Calculus of Several
Variables 4Linear Algebra 2 4Theory of Games 4Business Economics 4Foundations in Finance
STATISTICS Modules include:
4Inferential Statistics 4Probability Theory 4Predictive Analytics
APPLIED AND COMPUTATIONAL
MATHEMATICS Modules include:
4Computational Science 4Vector Calculus
FOCUS ON YOUR CHOSEN SUBJECT
REFINE YOUR KNOWLEDGE
BSc (Honours) Financial Mathematics
YEAR
1
YEAR
3
YEAR
4
FINANCIAL MATHEMATICS – Modules include:
FINANCIAL MATHEMATICS – Modules include:
ENGAGE WITH THE PRINCIPLES
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Financial Mathematics Mathematical, Physical & Geological Sciences (MPG)
n Develop strong
mathematical, problem-
solving and analytical skills
used in banking and finance
n Learn the mathematical
theories that underpin
financial models, as well as
computational expertise in
the algorithms used to price
financial products
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MATHEMATICS Modules include:
4Calculus in the Mathematical
and Physical Sciences 4Linear Algebra in the
Mathematical and Physical Sciences
4Numbers and Functions 4Mathematical Analysis
STATISTICS Modules include:
4Statistical Modelling
APPLIED & COMPUTATIONAL
MATHEMATICS Modules include:
4Applications of Differential
Equations
4One
Elective module
4One Small- Group Project
4Two
Elective modules
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n Discover the power and beauty
of the universal language of
Mathematics
n Explore its applications and its
deep influence on the physical
and social sciences,
technology, data analysis,
philosophy and more
Sample pathway for a degree in Mathematics
MSc (Taught)
4MSc Financial Mathematics
4MSc Mathematical Science
4MSc Statistics 4MSc Actuarial Science 4MSc Business
Analytics 4MSc Data Analytics
PhD
4Students can pursue a PhD in universities in Ireland or abroad
Industry
4Banking & Finance 4Mathematical
Modelling 4Information and
Communications Technology
4Actuarial Science
Conversion Courses
4Professional Master of Education (PME)
4MSc Computer Science (Conversion)
4MSc Quantitative Finance
CHOOSE YOUR SUBJECTS
4Advanced Linear Algebra 4Metric Spaces 4Fourier Analysis 4Measure Theory & Integration
4Functions of One Complex Variable 4Topology 4Number Theory 4Coding Theory
4Mathematics Research Project 4Differential Geometry 4Set Theory 4Combinatorics
4Functional Analysis 4Cryptography 4Ring Theory 4Stochastic Analysis
4Numerical Algorithms 4History of Mathematics 4Predictive Analytics 4Advanced Mathematical Methods
MATHEMATICS Modules include:
4Calculus in the Mathematical and Physical Sciences 4Numbers & Functions 4Linear Algebra in the Mathematical and Physical Sciences 4Mathematical Analysis 4Applications of Differential Equations 4Statistical Modelling
MATHEMATICS Modules include:
4Linear Algebra 2 4Calculus of Several
Variables 4Groups, Rings & Fields
APPLIED & COMPUTATIONAL
MATHEMATICS (OPTIONAL) Modules include:
4Computational Science 4Vector Calculus 4Oscillations in Mechanical
Systems 4Classical Mechanics and
Special Relativity
FOCUS ON YOUR CHOSEN SUBJECT
REFINE YOUR KNOWLEDGE
BSc (Honours) Mathematics
YEAR
1
YEAR
2
YEAR
3
YEAR
4
MATHEMATICS – Modules include:
MATHEMATICS – Modules include:
ENGAGE WITH THE PRINCIPLES
4One Elective module 4One Small-Group Project
STATISTICS (OPTIONAL)
Modules include:
4Probability Theory 4Stochastic Models 4Inferential Statistics
4Two Elective modules
4Two Elective modules
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Mathematics Mathematical, Physical & Geological Sciences (MPG)
Mathematics
requires a lot of
critical thinking
and rigorous
understanding, and the
lecturers in UCD certainly
encourage this. Lecturers here
are very good at transmitting
their enthusiasm for their
subject to the students. What’s
really great about UCD is that
the maths lecturers are
approachable, and are both
willing and keen to answer
any questions you may have.
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4MSc Statistics 4MSc Actuarial Science 4MSc Meteorology 4MSc Data Analytics
PhD
4Students can pursue a PhD in universities in Ireland or abroad in areas as diverse as Bayesian Statistics, Pharmaceutical, Medical and Educational Statistics, Epidemiology, Econometrics, Environmental and ecological modelling
Industry
4Data Analytics and Business Analytics
4Data Science 4Pharmaceutical 4Actuarial Science 4Banking & Finance 4Insurance 4CSO
Conversion Courses
4Professional Master of Education (PME)
4Graduate Diploma in Actuarial Science
4MSc Quantitative Finance
CHOOSE YOUR SUBJECTS
4Statistical Data Mining 4Survey Sampling 4Linear Algebra 2 4Data Structures & Algorithms
4Time Series 4Survival Models 4Design of Experiments
4Statistics Research Project 4Actuarial Statistics 4Stochastic Models
4Multivariate Analysis 4Monte Carlo Inference 4Applied Statistical Modelling
4Nonparametric Statistics 4Categorical Data Analysis 4Data Programming
Sample pathway for a degree in Statistics
STATISTICS Modules include:
4Applications of Differential Equations 4Statistical Modelling 4Research Methods for Science
MATHEMATICS Modules include:
4Calculus in the Mathematical and Physical
Sciences 4Linear Algebra in the Mathematical and
Physical Sciences 4Mathematical Analysis 4Numbers & Functions
STATISTICS Modules include:
4Probability Theory 4Inferential Statistics 4Bayesian Statistics
MATHEMATICS Modules include:
4Calculus of Several Variables 4Computational Science
FOCUS ON YOUR CHOSEN SUBJECT
REFINE YOUR KNOWLEDGE
BSc (Honours) Statistics
YEAR
1
YEAR
2
YEAR
3
YEAR
4
STATISTICS – Modules include:
STATISTICS – Modules include:
ENGAGE WITH THE PRINCIPLES 4One
Elective module
4One Small- Group Project
4Two Elective modules
4Two Elective modules
Statistics Mathematical, Physical & Geological Sciences (MPG)
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n Learn how statistics are used
in areas as diverse as
biotechnology, finance,
marketing, science, medicine
and even psychology
The data analytics
I have learned are
currently some of
the most highly sought after
skills by employers, and can be
applied to a broad range of
areas including finance,
insurance, marketing and
pharmaceutical companies. If it
wasn’t for the flexibility of the
UCD Science programme I
would never have ventured
into Statistics, and would have
missed out on the chance to
enter into the area of
Mathematics I now love.
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APPROVED DEGREE
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MSc
4MSc NanoBio Science 4MSc Meteorology 4MSc Space Science
& Technology 4MSc Research 4MSc Physics (NL) 4MSc Nanotechnology 4MSc Applied
Mathematics & Computational Physics
4MSc Computational Physics
PhD
4Students can pursue a PhD in universities in Ireland or abroad in areas as diverse as atomic physics, computational nanobio physics, particle physics, biophysics, nuclear physics, medical physics, theoretical physics and astrophysics
Industry
4Energy Technology Sector
4Medical Physics & Biotechnology
4Material Science & Nanotechnology
4Geoscience & Exploration
4ICT Industry 4Financial Sector 4Meteorology
Conversion Courses
4Professional Master of Education (PME)
4MA Economics 4Graduate Medicine 4Master of
Management
CHOOSE YOUR SUBJECTS
Sample pathway for a degree in Physics
PHYSICS Modules include:
4Foundations of Physics 4Frontiers of Physics 4Thermal Physics and
Materials 4Quanta, Particles and
Relativity
MATHEMATICS Modules include:
4Calculus in the
Mathematical and Physical Sciences
4Linear Algebra in the Mathematical and Physical Sciences
APPLIED & COMPUTATIONAL
MATHEMATICS Modules include:
4Applied Mathematics:
Mechanics and Methods
4Electronics and Devices 4Introductory
Quantum Mechanics 4Fields, Waves and Light 4Methods for Physicists 4Thermodynamics &
Statistical Physics
Physics students also study the following topics in Mathematics: 4Calculus of Several Variables 4Vector Integral &
Differential Calculus 4Computational Science
4Astronomy & Space Science 4Exploring the Solar System
PHYSICS WITH ASTRONOMY & SPACE SCIENCE
Modules include:
Students who chose Physics as their main subject for second
year may also cover the requirements for Physics with Astronomy and Space Science
FOCUS ON YOUR CHOSEN SUBJECT
REFINE YOUR KNOWLEDGE
BSc (Honours) Physics
YEAR
1
YEAR
2
YEAR
3
YEAR
4
PHYSICS Modules include:
PHYSICS – Modules include:
PHYSICS – Modules include:
ENGAGE WITH THE PRINCIPLES
4One
Elective module
4One Small- Group Project
4Two Elective modules
4Two Elective modules
Physics Mathematical, Physical & Geological Sciences (MPG)
n Learn how to investigate the
physical world from the
outermost reaches of the
universe to the innermost parts
of the atom
n Develop skills in how to
interpret the physical world,
carry out experiments and
compare results critically with
predictions from theory
*See pages 4 and 5 for information on the terminology used above. Potential combinations shown here are examples only and are not guaranteed by UCD. Modules are subject to change each year.
I fell in love with
Physics after discovering how
much I appreciated being able
to see what we learned in the
classroom work first-hand in
the lab. I visited the University
of Notre Dame to undertake a
summer internship studying
radioactive materials’ impact
on the environment. I am
currently in my first year of a
PhD in Particle Physics at the
University of Oxford, working
with the ATLAS experiment at
CERN. There, I research the
internal structure of protons
and measure a particular
decay of the W boson, which
carries the force responsible
for a kind of nuclear decay.
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4Classical Mechanics & Relativity 4Optics & Lasers 4Electromagnetism 4Advanced Laboratory
4Nuclear Physics 4Quantum Mechanics 4Stellar Astrophysics & Astronomical Techniques 4Condensed Matter Physics
4Advanced Laboratory 4Applied Quantum Mechanics 4Applied Optics 4General Relativity & Cosmology 4High Energy Particle Physics
4Computational Biophysics 4Theoretical Astrophysics 4Medical Physics
4Galaxies & Observational Cosmology
4Quantum Field Theory 4Advanced Statistical Physics
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MSc
4MSc NanoBio Science 4MSc Meteorology 4MSc Space Science
& Technology 4MSc Research 4MSc Physics (NL) 4MSc Nanotechnology 4MSc Applied
Mathematics & Computational Physics
4MSc Computational Physics
PhD
4Students can pursue a PhD in universities in Ireland or abroad in areas as diverse as space science, astrophysics, atomic physics, computational nanobio physics, particle physics, biophysics, nuclear physics, medical physics and theoretical physics
Industry
4Space Industry 4Medical Physics &
Biotechnology 4Energy Technology
Sector 4Meteorology 4ICT Industry 4Financial Sector 4Geoscience &
Exploration 4Material Science &
Nanotechnology
Conversion Courses
4Professional Master of Education (PME)
4MA in Economics 4Graduate Medicine 4Master of
Management
BSc (Honours) Physics with Astronomy & Space Science
4Electronics and Devices 4Introductory Quantum
Mechanics 4Fields, Waves and Light 4Exploring the Solar System 4Methods for Physicists
Students also study the following topics in Mathematics: 4Calculus of Several Variables 4Vector Integral &
Differential Calculus 4Computational Science
4Students who choose Physics with Astronomy & Space Science as their main subject for second year also cover the requirements for Physics
4Thermodynamics & Statistical Physics
PHYSICS Modules include:
PHYSICS WITH ASTRONOMY & SPACE SCIENCE Modules include:
CHOOSE YOUR SUBJECTS
4Classical Mechanics & Relativity 4Stellar Astrophysics & Astronomical
Techniques 4Optics and Lasers
4Physics with Astronomy and Space Science Lab 4Quantum Mechanics 4Electromagnetism 4Condensed Matter Physics
4Physics with Astronomy & Space Science Lab
4Galaxies & Obs. Cosmology 4Astronomy Field Trip to Tenerife 4Theoretical Astrophysics
4General Relativity & Cosmology 4Applied Quantum Mechanics 4Nuclear Physics 4Computational Biophysics
4High Energy Particle Physics 4Medical Physics 4Quantum Field Theory 4Advanced Statistical Physics
Sample pathway for a degree in Physics with Astronomy & Space Science
PHYSICS Modules include:
4Foundations of Physics 4Frontiers of Physics 4Astronomy & Space Science 4Thermal Physics and Materials 4Quanta, Particles and
Relativity
MATHEMATICS Modules include:
4Calculus in the
Mathematical and Physical Sciences
4Linear Algebra in the Mathematical and Physical Sciences
APPLIED & COMPUTATIONAL
MATHEMATICS Modules include:
4Applied Mathematics:
Mechanics and Methods
FOCUS ON YOUR CHOSEN SUBJECT
REFINE YOUR KNOWLEDGE
YEAR
1
YEAR
2
YEAR
3
YEAR
4
PHYSICS WITH ASTRONOMY & SPACE SCIENCE – Modules include:
PHYSICS WITH ASTRONOMY & SPACE SCIENCE – Modules include:
ENGAGE WITH THE PRINCIPLES
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4One
Elective module
4One Small- Group Project
4Two Elective modules
4Two Elective modules
Physics with Astronomy & Space Science Mathematical, Physical & Geological Sciences (MPG)
n Develop practical skills by
making astronomical
observations using a variety
of telescopes
During my
degree, I had the
amazing
opportunity of
being on the team that built I-
LOFAR, a research grade radio
telescope. For my final year
project, I went to Teide
Observatory in Tenerife where I
observed star clusters with two
optical telescopes which was an
amazing experience. I
completed a Research MSc on
EIRSAT-1, Ireland’s first satellite,
which is being built in UCD. I
have begun a PhD in UCD
continuing to work on EIRSAT-1
and I will also be working on
gamma-ray burst science which
involves studying some of the
most violent explosions in the
universe.
Rachel Dunwoody,
Graduate
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Image taken by Dr Antonio Martin-Carrillo on the final year Astronomy Field Trip to Teide Observatory.
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The subject combinations listed below are illustrative of what a student who graduates in Physics with Astronomy & Space Science could choose in Year 2. Further subject combinations are possible depending on the choices in Year 1. Further information is available on page 23.
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A Physics student writing the Rydberg formula for the wavelengths of Hydrogen atomic transitions.
MSc
4MSc NanoBio Science 4MSc Meteorology 4MSc Space Science
& Technology 4MSc Research 4MSc Physics (NL) 4MSc Nanotechnology 4MSc Applied
Mathematics & Computational Physics
4MSc Computational Physics
PhD
4Students can pursue a PhD in universities in Ireland or abroad in areas as diverse as theoretical physics, atomic physics, computational nanobio physics, particle physics, biophysics, nuclear physics, medical physics and astrophysics
Industry
4Financial Sector 4ICT industry 4Material Science &
Nanotechnology 4Medical Physics and
Biotechnology 4Geoscience &
Exploration 4Energy Technology
Sector 4Meteorology
Conversion Courses
4Professional Master of Education (PME)
4MA Economics 4Graduate Medicine 4Master of
Management
CHOOSE YOUR SUBJECTS
4Analytical Mechanics 4Partial Differential Equations 4Electromagnetism 4Foundations of Fluid Mechanics
4Quantum Mechanics 4Functions of One Complex Variable 4Advanced Laboratory 4Quantum Theory of Condensed Matter
4Theoretical Physics Project 4Applied Quantum Mechanics 4Advanced Mathematical
Methods 4High Energy Particle Physics
4Nuclear Physics 4General Relativity &
Cosmology 4Computational Biophysics 4Relativistic Quantum Mechanics
4Theoretical Astrophysics 4Quantum Field Theory 4Advanced Statistical Physics
Sample pathway for a degree in Theoretical Physics
PHYSICS Modules include:
4Foundations of Physics 4Frontiers of Physics 4Thermal Physics and
Materials 4Quanta, Particles and
Relativity
MATHEMATICS Modules include:
4Calculus in the
Mathematical and Physical Sciences
4Linear Algebra in the Mathematical and Physical Sciences
APPLIED & COMPUTATIONAL MATHEMATICS Modules include:
4Applied Mathematics:
Mechanics and Methods 4Applications of Differential
Equations
4Electronics and Devices 4Introductory Quantum
Mechanics 4Fields, Waves and Light 4Methods for Physicists 4Calculus of Several Variables
4Oscillations and Waves 4Classical Mechanics and
Special Relativity 4Vector Integral and
Differential Calculus 4Computational Science
PHYSICS Modules include:
4 Students who choose Theoretical
Physics as their main subject for second year also cover the requirements for Physics.
4Thermodynamics & Statistical Physics
FOCUS ON YOUR CHOSEN SUBJECT
REFINE YOUR KNOWLEDGE
BSc (Honours) Theoretical Physics
YEAR
1
YEAR
2
YEAR
3
YEAR
4
THEORETICAL PHYSICS – Modules include:
THEORETICAL PHYSICS Modules include:
THEORETICAL PHYSICS – Modules include:
ENGAGE WITH THE PRINCIPLES
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4One
Elective module
4One Small- Group Project
4Two Elective modules
4Two Elective modules
Theoretic al Physics Mathematical, Physical & Geological Sciences (MPG)
*See pages 4 and 5 for information on the terminology used above. Potential combinations shown here are examples only and are not guaranteed by UCD. Modules are subject to change each year.
n Learn to understand and
predict the behaviour of
physical systems ranging
from subatomic to
astronomical scales using
advanced mathematics
The combination
of problem
solving,
mathematics and
real-world examples helped me
choose Theoretical Physics. The
staff and lecturers in the UCD
School of Physics are very
helpful and easy to approach
and consistently provide a
great deal of support to
students. Since completing my
undergraduate degree I spent
time travelling outside of
Ireland and have recently
started an MSc in Data
Analytics that will use skills I
learnt during my time in
college such as programming,
problem solving and
mathematics.
Ian Smith, Graduate
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APPROVED DEGREE
The subject combinations listed below are illustrative of what a student who graduates in Theoretic al Physics could choose in Year 2. Further subject combinations are possible depending on the choices in Year 1. Further information is available on page 23.
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Second year field class in the Doolough valley, Co. Mayo.
Other Options
Our Geology graduates are routinely sought for careers outside Earth Science including: 4Management
consultancy 4Education 4Financial services
PhD
4Students can pursue a PhD in universities in Ireland or abroad in areas as diverse as hydrocarbon and mineral exploration, volcanic and earthquake hazards, palaeobiology, environmental geochemistry, geophysics and climate change
Industry
4Resources (oil and mineral exploration and development)
4Environmental consultancy companies
4Hydrogeology and water resources
4Geological Surveys, Environmental Protection Agencies
4Engineering Geology 4Oceanography and
Marine Geology
Conversion Courses
4Master of Management
CHOOSE YOUR SUBJECTS
4Geological Structures 4Sedimentary environments 4Igneous Petrology 4Geological Mapping 4Geobiology 4Geomaterials and Geoenergy 4Geological Fieldwork 4Metamorphic Petrology
4Low Temperature Geochemistry 4Geosynthesis 4Professional Placement - Geosciences 4Geoscience Research Project
Sample pathway for a degree in Geology
4Introduction to Earth Sciences 4Earth Science and Materials 4Field Geology 4Earth, Environment and Society 4Earth and Humanity 4Mathematics for the Biological & Chemical Sciences 4Scientific Enquiry
4Geology and Earth Science involve applying
‘traditional’ science subjects to the study of the past, present and future of the Earth System
4Explore across the range of scientific disciplines available to study in UCD
4Investigating Minerals 4Earth Structure and Geodata 4Sedimentology and Palaeobiology 4Field Geology and Mapwork 4Global Environmental Change 4Geoscience for Sustainability 4History of Life on Earth 4Medical Geology
4We do not require that students take a specific combination of additional modules
4Subject to regulations, students are free to select relevant Science modules that they are interested in
FOCUS ON YOUR CHOSEN SUBJECT
REFINE YOUR KNOWLEDGE
BSc (Honours) Geology
YEAR
1
YEAR
2
YEAR
3
YEAR
4
GEOLOGY – Modules include:
GEOLOGY – Modules include:
ENGAGE WITH THE PRINCIPLES
Potential combinations shown here are examples only and are not guaranteed by UCD. Topics are subject to change each year.
*
4One Elective module
4One Small- Group Project
4Two Elective modules
4Two Elective modules
Geology Mathematical, Physical & Geological Sciences (MPG)
n A broadly based BSc with
emphasis on field courses and
research projects in Ireland and
abroad structured for a wide
range of employment options
in the Earth and Environmental
Sectors
I really
enjoyed the
practical and field
trip sessions – there
was a lot of
engaging hands-on learning. I
realised that I really enjoyed the
concepts of Geology and I
particularly liked visualising what
was going on underneath the
earth’s surface based on the
information that was available on
the crust. It was like problem
solving in 3-D with minimal
information, while adhering to
scientific belief. I am currently
working as an Engineering
Geologist with Arup. I use my
background in Geology to
interpret a wide variety of
ground conditions which
includes soil and rock mechanics,
which helps geotechnical
engineers design safe and
environmentally sustainable
projects.
Maria Noone, Graduate
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4Igneous and Ore Geology 4Advanced Geological Mapping 4Geological Mapping Research 4Geobiology 4Applied Geophysics 4Geological Fieldwork 4Basin Analysis 4Quaternary Geology
4Emphasis on independent learning and research, including a field-based project
4Many modules contain laboratory-based projects and field-based research
4Breadth of course ensures graduates have a wide range of future career options within and outside the discipline
GEOLOGY – Modules include:
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GEOLOGY – Modules include:
The subject combinations listed below are illustrative of what a student who graduates in Geology could choose in Year 2. Further subject combinations are possible depending on the choices in Year 1. Further information is available on page 23.
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