Science  (SCU1)

Science Stage 1,2,3,4

UCD Science degree programmes set international standards in quality, diversity, flexibility and depth and nurture creativity, innovation and critical thinking.  As well as an in-depth knowledge of their disciplines, science graduates will have a clear appreciation of career pathways and the skills for success in them, maximising their opportunities and impact.  Classes combine students from diverse backgrounds and countries, bringing together an inspiring range of perspectives and raising global and societal awareness.

1 - Core knowledge across the range of sciences relevant to their subject.
2 - Experience of scientific research and familiarity with its role in the generation of knowledge.
3 - Technical and data analysis skills developed through practical exposure to substantial aspects of their subject.
4 - The ability to critically synthesise and communicate scientific research in written and oral form to a range of audiences.
5 - An appreciation of the context and contribution of their chosen subject within the broader science area and society in general.
6 - Project planning, project management, collaboration and teamwork skills appropriate to a professional environment.
7 - An intellectual, critical, professional and ethical approach to their subject and to their thinking.
8 - Capacity for lifelong learning and problem-solving.
9 - Awareness of relevant career pathways and the skills required to apply successfully for jobs.

Students’ performance will be reviewed at the end of the academic year. Students who fail 50% or more of their registered modules, and who fail to progress to the next stage of their programme, will be identified under the UCD Continuation – Academic progress policy. Students’ performance will continue to be reviewed in subsequent trimesters and students will be invited to meetings with the College of Science office for support and guidance.

Where the rate of progression and performance over two academic years is deemed unacceptable, a case will be submitted to the Governing Board for review. A recommendation for discontinuation may be the outcome of this review.

As Stages 3 and 4 have the most dynamic components of the programme, and the material studied previously may no longer be relevant, a student who has been away from the programme for a significant period should be required to register again to Stage 3. The upper limit for completion of Stages 3 and 4 should be six years if they choose to do 120 credits with 20 in each year.

First year for the DN200 Science programme is designed to enable you to sample a number of subjects in your chosen area but also includes some core subjects required for all degrees, for example Mathematics. It ensures that you have the foundations in the subjects you require for your degree but it also allows students who have not taken a subject at second level to study it at university. The choices you make in first year will have a bearing on your final degree subject(s). In first year, students have a mixture of lectures and practical classes every day. Typically, lectures take place in the mornings, practicals in the afternoons. In addition to the subject modules you must study as part of your degree, you also take two additional modules called electives, which you may choose from anywhere across the university, including Science.

• Email CAO queries to AskScience@ucd.ie and visit the UCD Science website for more information.


• Contact Dr Orla Donoghue by phone at +353 1 716 2311

 

 

See the UCD Assessment website for further details

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