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In this degree subject, you will explore life at the molecular level. This will enable you to pursue a career in biomedical and biomolecular science. Biochemistry & Molecular Biology explores the chemistry of living organisms and cells. It involves the study of the molecules that play a role in the function of the cell and the molecular basis for changes in the cell and tissues that can lead to disease. Biochemistry & Molecular Biology forms the foundation for understanding all biological processes and occupy a central position in modern biological and biomedical research.

About This Course

Biochemistry & Molecular Biology is one of the degree subjects available through the Biological, Biomedical & Biomolecular Sciences stream in the common entry Science course. Students study similar modules for all degree subjects in the Biological, Biomedical & Biomolecular Sciences stream in first year and will study modules for a minimum of two degree subjects in second year.

At the end of second year, students choose their degree subject. As we offer a number of degree subjects in each stream, students have a number of similar degree subjects to choose from and if a degree subject is oversubscribed, places are allocated on a competitive basis. For more information on choosing a degree subject at the end of Second Year, visit the Biological, Biomedical & Biomolecular Sciences stream page.

This is a sample set of modules that a Biochemistry & Molecular Biology student could study each year in UCD.

First Year
Scientific Enquiry • Cell Biology & Genetics • Basis of Organic and Biological Chemistry • Biomedical Sciences • Biology in Action • Life on Earth • Linear Algebra for Science • Calculus for Science • Optional Science Modules • Elective Module

Second Year
Biomolecular Lab Skills • Molecular Genetics & Biotechnology • Biomolecular Sciences • Biochemistry in Action • Chemistry for Biology • + modules for 2 other Science Subjects • Elective Modules

Third Year
Metabolism & Disease • Proteins & Enzymes • Regulation of Gene Expression • Cell Signalling • Biochemist’s Toolkit • Molecular Basis of Disease • Genomics & Proteomics • Advanced Cell Biology • Elective Modules

Fourth Year
Biochemistry Research Project (includes a research project in diverse areas, such as protein engineering, neurochemistry, cancer studies, the regulation of gene expression, molecular immunology and endocrinology) • Protein Structure & Analysis • Biochemistry Research Strategies • Advanced Cell Signalling • Advanced Neurochemistry • Enzyme Technology & Protein Engineering

Timetables & Assessment
Each student will have their own timetable based on their individual module selection. This is a full-time course and classes may include lectures, practicals and tutorials, depending on the subjects. Students will also be expected to study independently (autonomous student learning). Assessment varies with each module but may comprise continuous assessment of practicals, written exams and online learning activities.

Students in their third year have spent time in Germany, United Kingdom and USA in universities such as Ruprechts-Karls-Universität, University of Edinburgh, University of California, San Diego, and University of Chicago.

Students in their fourth year have spent time at the University of Copenhagen, Denmark.

Graduates in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology can find employment in pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, forensic science laboratories, hospital and clinical laboratories, and food and beverage companies.

Graduates are eligible to apply for a range of MSc programmes in Ireland and abroad, in areas such as biotechnology, imaging and microscopy and molecular medicine. Graduates can also pursue a PhD in universities in Ireland and abroad in areas such as medical research, drug development and biomedical science.

Students have an opportunity to undertake an industry research placement for 6 months commencing in the Summer following Third Year (i.e. June-December). Assessment is based on a thesis, oral presentations and a laboratory report.

Students in recent years have completed internships in companies such as MSD or in placements in hospital labs. Placements are secured on a competitive basis and are subject to change each year. Placements are secured on a competitive basis and are subject to change each year.



More information about the internship module and application process.


UCD Science Office
You can contact the UCD Science Office in the following ways:

  • Submit your query using our dedicated Contact Form.
  • Drop into the office in the UCD O'Brien Centre for Science, Science East, Room E1.09. Our office opening hours are 10am to 4pm (during term time).

Below is a list of all modules offered for this degree in the current academic year. Click on the module to discover what you will learn in the module, how you will learn and assessment feedback profile amongst other information.

Incoming Stage 1 undergraduates can usually select an Elective in the Spring Trimester. Most continuing undergraduate students can select up to two Elective modules (10 Credits) per stage. There is also the possibility to take up to 10 extra Elective credits.

Module Type Module   Trimester Credits
Stage 1 Core Modules
SCI10010 Principles of Scientific Enquiry Autumn  5
Stage 1 Core Modules
BIOL10110 Cell Biology & Genetics Spring  5
Stage 1 Core Modules
CHEM10050 Basis of Organic and Biological Chemistry Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 0 of:
Conditional Core: Students who did not achieve a O1 or H5 or better in Leaving Certificate Chemistry must take CHEM00010. Students who did not achieve a O2 or H6 or better in Leaving Certificate Biology must take BIOL00010. Students who did not take Leaving Certificate Physics, and who want to remain eligible for Neuroscience or Physiology, must take PHYC10070 in Stage 1 or Stage 2. Students who wish to remain eligible for Applied & Computational Mathematics or any Physics subjects who did not achieve a minimum grade of H5 in Leaving Certificate Higher applied Mathematics must take ACM10080 in Stage 1. Students who wish to remain eligible for Mathematics or Physics subjects in Stage 2 who did not achieve H5 or higher in Higher Leaving Cert Computer Science (or equivalent) must take COMP10290 in Stage 1.
ACM10080 Introduction to Applied and Computational Mathematics Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 0 of:
Conditional Core: Students who did not achieve a O1 or H5 or better in Leaving Certificate Chemistry must take CHEM00010. Students who did not achieve a O2 or H6 or better in Leaving Certificate Biology must take BIOL00010. Students who did not take Leaving Certificate Physics, and who want to remain eligible for Neuroscience or Physiology, must take PHYC10070 in Stage 1 or Stage 2. Students who wish to remain eligible for Applied & Computational Mathematics or any Physics subjects who did not achieve a minimum grade of H5 in Leaving Certificate Higher applied Mathematics must take ACM10080 in Stage 1. Students who wish to remain eligible for Mathematics or Physics subjects in Stage 2 who did not achieve H5 or higher in Higher Leaving Cert Computer Science (or equivalent) must take COMP10290 in Stage 1.
BIOL00010 Fundamentals of Biology Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 0 of:
Conditional Core: Students who did not achieve a O1 or H5 or better in Leaving Certificate Chemistry must take CHEM00010. Students who did not achieve a O2 or H6 or better in Leaving Certificate Biology must take BIOL00010. Students who did not take Leaving Certificate Physics, and who want to remain eligible for Neuroscience or Physiology, must take PHYC10070 in Stage 1 or Stage 2. Students who wish to remain eligible for Applied & Computational Mathematics or any Physics subjects who did not achieve a minimum grade of H5 in Leaving Certificate Higher applied Mathematics must take ACM10080 in Stage 1. Students who wish to remain eligible for Mathematics or Physics subjects in Stage 2 who did not achieve H5 or higher in Higher Leaving Cert Computer Science (or equivalent) must take COMP10290 in Stage 1.
CHEM00010 Introductory Chemistry Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 0 of:
Conditional Core: Students who did not achieve a O1 or H5 or better in Leaving Certificate Chemistry must take CHEM00010. Students who did not achieve a O2 or H6 or better in Leaving Certificate Biology must take BIOL00010. Students who did not take Leaving Certificate Physics, and who want to remain eligible for Neuroscience or Physiology, must take PHYC10070 in Stage 1 or Stage 2. Students who wish to remain eligible for Applied & Computational Mathematics or any Physics subjects who did not achieve a minimum grade of H5 in Leaving Certificate Higher applied Mathematics must take ACM10080 in Stage 1. Students who wish to remain eligible for Mathematics or Physics subjects in Stage 2 who did not achieve H5 or higher in Higher Leaving Cert Computer Science (or equivalent) must take COMP10290 in Stage 1.
COMP10290 Computation for Scientists Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 0 of:
Conditional Core: Students who did not achieve a O1 or H5 or better in Leaving Certificate Chemistry must take CHEM00010. Students who did not achieve a O2 or H6 or better in Leaving Certificate Biology must take BIOL00010. Students who did not take Leaving Certificate Physics, and who want to remain eligible for Neuroscience or Physiology, must take PHYC10070 in Stage 1 or Stage 2. Students who wish to remain eligible for Applied & Computational Mathematics or any Physics subjects who did not achieve a minimum grade of H5 in Leaving Certificate Higher applied Mathematics must take ACM10080 in Stage 1. Students who wish to remain eligible for Mathematics or Physics subjects in Stage 2 who did not achieve H5 or higher in Higher Leaving Cert Computer Science (or equivalent) must take COMP10290 in Stage 1.
PHYC10070 Foundations of Physics Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - B) Min 1 of:
Linear Algebra
Students must take either MATH10290 or MATH10340 in Stage 1. MATH10340 is required for all Mathematical or Physical Science degrees.
MATH10290 Linear Algebra for Science Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - B) Min 1 of:
Linear Algebra
Students must take either MATH10290 or MATH10340 in Stage 1. MATH10340 is required for all Mathematical or Physical Science degrees.
MATH10340 Linear Algebra in the Mathematical and Physical Sciences Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - C)1 of:
Calculus
Students must take one Mathematics module in the Autumn Trimester of Stage 1. Any Students who did not achieve an O1 or H5 in Leaving Certificate Mathematics must take MATH00010. These students then take MATH10310 or MATH10350 in Stage 2. Students not required to take MATH00010 must take either MATH10310 or MATH10350 in Stage 1. MATH10350 is required for all Education, Mathematical or Physical Sciences degrees. Students who wish to pursue subjects in Mathematics must take MATH10350 in Stage 1.
MATH00010 Introduction to Mathematics Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - C)1 of:
Calculus
Students must take one Mathematics module in the Autumn Trimester of Stage 1. Any Students who did not achieve an O1 or H5 in Leaving Certificate Mathematics must take MATH00010. These students then take MATH10310 or MATH10350 in Stage 2. Students not required to take MATH00010 must take either MATH10310 or MATH10350 in Stage 1. MATH10350 is required for all Education, Mathematical or Physical Sciences degrees. Students who wish to pursue subjects in Mathematics must take MATH10350 in Stage 1.
MATH10310 Calculus for Science Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - C)1 of:
Calculus
Students must take one Mathematics module in the Autumn Trimester of Stage 1. Any Students who did not achieve an O1 or H5 in Leaving Certificate Mathematics must take MATH00010. These students then take MATH10310 or MATH10350 in Stage 2. Students not required to take MATH00010 must take either MATH10310 or MATH10350 in Stage 1. MATH10350 is required for all Education, Mathematical or Physical Sciences degrees. Students who wish to pursue subjects in Mathematics must take MATH10350 in Stage 1.
MATH10350 Calculus in the Mathematical and Physical Sciences Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - D) Min 0 of:
Programme Cores
Students should take at least two of BIOL10130, BIOL10140 and BMOL10030 in either Stage 1 or Stage 2.
BIOL10130 Biology in Action Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - D) Min 0 of:
Programme Cores
Students should take at least two of BIOL10130, BIOL10140 and BMOL10030 in either Stage 1 or Stage 2.
BIOL10140 Life on Earth Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - D) Min 0 of:
Programme Cores
Students should take at least two of BIOL10130, BIOL10140 and BMOL10030 in either Stage 1 or Stage 2.
BMOL10030 Biomedical Sciences: Understanding Human Disease. Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - E) Min 0 of:
Biology and Mathematics Education
Students must take MATH10410 and STAT10060 if they want to remain eligible for Biology and Mathematics Education in Stage 2.
MATH10410 Mathematics & Science Education & Communication Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - E) Min 0 of:
Biology and Mathematics Education
Students must take MATH10410 and STAT10060 if they want to remain eligible for Biology and Mathematics Education in Stage 2.
STAT10060 Statistical Modelling Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - F) Min 0 of:
Students must have a minimum of 55 credits in Science Programme modules. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to you in Stage 2 of your degree. Students can choose an elective module in the Spring Trimester or can select an additional option module from the list below to complete their registration for Stage 1.
ACM10080 Introduction to Applied and Computational Mathematics Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - F) Min 0 of:
Students must have a minimum of 55 credits in Science Programme modules. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to you in Stage 2 of your degree. Students can choose an elective module in the Spring Trimester or can select an additional option module from the list below to complete their registration for Stage 1.
CHEM10040 The Molecular World Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - F) Min 0 of:
Students must have a minimum of 55 credits in Science Programme modules. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to you in Stage 2 of your degree. Students can choose an elective module in the Spring Trimester or can select an additional option module from the list below to complete their registration for Stage 1.
CHEM20100 Basis of Inorganic Chemistry Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - F) Min 0 of:
Students must have a minimum of 55 credits in Science Programme modules. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to you in Stage 2 of your degree. Students can choose an elective module in the Spring Trimester or can select an additional option module from the list below to complete their registration for Stage 1.
COMP10010 Introduction to Programming I Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - F) Min 0 of:
Students must have a minimum of 55 credits in Science Programme modules. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to you in Stage 2 of your degree. Students can choose an elective module in the Spring Trimester or can select an additional option module from the list below to complete their registration for Stage 1.
COMP10290 Computation for Scientists Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - F) Min 0 of:
Students must have a minimum of 55 credits in Science Programme modules. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to you in Stage 2 of your degree. Students can choose an elective module in the Spring Trimester or can select an additional option module from the list below to complete their registration for Stage 1.
MATH10040 Numbers & Functions Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - F) Min 0 of:
Students must have a minimum of 55 credits in Science Programme modules. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to you in Stage 2 of your degree. Students can choose an elective module in the Spring Trimester or can select an additional option module from the list below to complete their registration for Stage 1.
PHIL10160 Critical Thinking Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - F) Min 0 of:
Students must have a minimum of 55 credits in Science Programme modules. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to you in Stage 2 of your degree. Students can choose an elective module in the Spring Trimester or can select an additional option module from the list below to complete their registration for Stage 1.
PHYC10050 Astronomy & Space Science Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - F) Min 0 of:
Students must have a minimum of 55 credits in Science Programme modules. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to you in Stage 2 of your degree. Students can choose an elective module in the Spring Trimester or can select an additional option module from the list below to complete their registration for Stage 1.
PHYC10070 Foundations of Physics Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - F) Min 0 of:
Students must have a minimum of 55 credits in Science Programme modules. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to you in Stage 2 of your degree. Students can choose an elective module in the Spring Trimester or can select an additional option module from the list below to complete their registration for Stage 1.
PHYC10210 Quanta, Particles & Relativity Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - F) Min 0 of:
Students must have a minimum of 55 credits in Science Programme modules. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to you in Stage 2 of your degree. Students can choose an elective module in the Spring Trimester or can select an additional option module from the list below to complete their registration for Stage 1.
PHYC10250 Thermal Physics and Materials Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - F) Min 0 of:
Students must have a minimum of 55 credits in Science Programme modules. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to you in Stage 2 of your degree. Students can choose an elective module in the Spring Trimester or can select an additional option module from the list below to complete their registration for Stage 1.
STAT10010 Research Methods Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - F) Min 0 of:
Students must have a minimum of 55 credits in Science Programme modules. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to you in Stage 2 of your degree. Students can choose an elective module in the Spring Trimester or can select an additional option module from the list below to complete their registration for Stage 1.
GEOL10050 Earth and Humanity Autumn and Spring (separate)  5
Stage 1 Options - F) Min 0 of:
Students must have a minimum of 55 credits in Science Programme modules. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to you in Stage 2 of your degree. Students can choose an elective module in the Spring Trimester or can select an additional option module from the list below to complete their registration for Stage 1.
GEOL10060 Introduction to Earth Sciences Autumn and Spring (separate)  5
Stage 1 Options - F) Min 0 of:
Students must have a minimum of 55 credits in Science Programme modules. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to you in Stage 2 of your degree. Students can choose an elective module in the Spring Trimester or can select an additional option module from the list below to complete their registration for Stage 1.
STAT10050 Practical Statistics Autumn and Spring (separate)  5
Stage 1 Options - F) Min 0 of:
Students must have a minimum of 55 credits in Science Programme modules. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to you in Stage 2 of your degree. Students can choose an elective module in the Spring Trimester or can select an additional option module from the list below to complete their registration for Stage 1.
ACM10060 Applications of Differential Equations Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - F) Min 0 of:
Students must have a minimum of 55 credits in Science Programme modules. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to you in Stage 2 of your degree. Students can choose an elective module in the Spring Trimester or can select an additional option module from the list below to complete their registration for Stage 1.
ACM10090 Climate Change:Causes & Consequences Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - F) Min 0 of:
Students must have a minimum of 55 credits in Science Programme modules. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to you in Stage 2 of your degree. Students can choose an elective module in the Spring Trimester or can select an additional option module from the list below to complete their registration for Stage 1.
CHEM10100 Aspects of Medicinal Chemistry and Chemical Biology Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - F) Min 0 of:
Students must have a minimum of 55 credits in Science Programme modules. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to you in Stage 2 of your degree. Students can choose an elective module in the Spring Trimester or can select an additional option module from the list below to complete their registration for Stage 1.
CHEM20140 Introductory Transition Metal Chemistry Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - F) Min 0 of:
Students must have a minimum of 55 credits in Science Programme modules. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to you in Stage 2 of your degree. Students can choose an elective module in the Spring Trimester or can select an additional option module from the list below to complete their registration for Stage 1.
COMP10020 Introduction to Programming II Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - F) Min 0 of:
Students must have a minimum of 55 credits in Science Programme modules. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to you in Stage 2 of your degree. Students can choose an elective module in the Spring Trimester or can select an additional option module from the list below to complete their registration for Stage 1.
COMP10060 Computer Science for Engineers I Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - F) Min 0 of:
Students must have a minimum of 55 credits in Science Programme modules. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to you in Stage 2 of your degree. Students can choose an elective module in the Spring Trimester or can select an additional option module from the list below to complete their registration for Stage 1.
GEOL10030 Field Geology, Level 1 Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - F) Min 0 of:
Students must have a minimum of 55 credits in Science Programme modules. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to you in Stage 2 of your degree. Students can choose an elective module in the Spring Trimester or can select an additional option module from the list below to complete their registration for Stage 1.
GEOL10040 Earth, Environment and Society Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - F) Min 0 of:
Students must have a minimum of 55 credits in Science Programme modules. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to you in Stage 2 of your degree. Students can choose an elective module in the Spring Trimester or can select an additional option module from the list below to complete their registration for Stage 1.
GEOL10070 Understanding Earth Systems Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - F) Min 0 of:
Students must have a minimum of 55 credits in Science Programme modules. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to you in Stage 2 of your degree. Students can choose an elective module in the Spring Trimester or can select an additional option module from the list below to complete their registration for Stage 1.
MATH10320 Mathematical Analysis Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - F) Min 0 of:
Students must have a minimum of 55 credits in Science Programme modules. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to you in Stage 2 of your degree. Students can choose an elective module in the Spring Trimester or can select an additional option module from the list below to complete their registration for Stage 1.
MATH10410 Mathematics & Science Education & Communication Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - F) Min 0 of:
Students must have a minimum of 55 credits in Science Programme modules. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to you in Stage 2 of your degree. Students can choose an elective module in the Spring Trimester or can select an additional option module from the list below to complete their registration for Stage 1.
PHYC10080 Frontiers of Physics Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - F) Min 0 of:
Students must have a minimum of 55 credits in Science Programme modules. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to you in Stage 2 of your degree. Students can choose an elective module in the Spring Trimester or can select an additional option module from the list below to complete their registration for Stage 1.
STAT10060 Statistical Modelling Spring  5
Stage 2 Core Modules
BMOL20060 Biomolecular Lab Skills 1 Autumn  5
Stage 2 Core Modules
BMOL20090 Molecular Genetics and Biotech Autumn  5
Stage 2 Core Modules
BMOL20110 Biomolecular Sciences Autumn  5
Stage 2 Core Modules
BIOC20060 Biochemistry in Action Spring  5
Stage 2 Core Modules
BMOL20070 Biomolecular Lab Skills 2 Spring  5
Stage 2 Options - A) Min 0 of:
CHEM20090 is a CORE MODULE for students who wish to progress with any subject in the BBB stream. Students registered to, or who have taken, both CHEM20080 and CHEM20100, are not required to take CHEM20090. Students who are unable to register to CHEM20090 should contact the Science Office.
CHEM20090 Chemistry for Biology Autumn  5
Stage 3 Core Modules
BIOC30010 Metabolism and Disease Autumn  5
Stage 3 Core Modules
BIOC30090 Proteins and Enzymes Autumn  5
Stage 3 Core Modules
BMOL30030 Regulation of Gene Expression Autumn  5
Stage 3 Core Modules
BMOL30040 Receptor-mediated cell signalling Autumn  5
Stage 3 Core Modules
BIOC30030 Biochemist's Toolkit Spring  5
Stage 3 Core Modules
BMOL30020 Molecular basis of disease Spring  5
Stage 3 Core Modules
BMOL30050 Genomics and Proteomics Spring  5
Stage 3 Core Modules
CELB30090 Advanced Cell Biology Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - A)2 of:
Students should select 2 modules this from list:
BMOL30090 Immunology Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - A)2 of:
Students should select 2 modules this from list:
MEIN30240 Bioinformatics Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - A)2 of:
Students should select 2 modules this from list:
NEUR30080 Neuromuscular and Membrane Biology Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - A)2 of:
Students should select 2 modules this from list:
STAT20070 Data Modelling for Science Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - A)2 of:
Students should select 2 modules this from list:
CHEM30190 Chemistry of Biomolecules Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - A)2 of:
Students should select 2 modules this from list:
GENE30030 Genetic Basis of Disease Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - A)2 of:
Students should select 2 modules this from list:
GENE30040 Introduction to Programming for Biologists Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - A)2 of:
Students should select 2 modules this from list:
MICR30020 Microbial Cell Factory Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - A)2 of:
Students should select 2 modules this from list:
PHAR30050 Experimental and therapeutic strategies in molecular pharmacology Spring  5
Stage 4 Core Modules
BIOC40070 Protein Structure and Analysis Autumn  5
Stage 4 Core Modules
BIOC40080 Biochemical Research Strategies and Problem Solving Autumn  5
Stage 4 Core Modules
BIOC40030 Advanced Cell Signalling Spring  5
Stage 4 Core Modules
BIOC40060 Advanced Neurochemistry Spring  5
Stage 4 Core Modules
MICR40070 Enzyme Technology and Protein Engineering Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - A)1 of:
Students taking BMOL40090 (Research Project Erasmus, Copenhagen) OR BMOL40200 (Industry Research Project) are exempt from BIOC40070 (Autumn core module), but must take BIOC40080.
BIOC40090 Biochemistry research project 2 Trimester duration (Aut-Spr)  20
Stage 4 Options - A)1 of:
Students taking BMOL40090 (Research Project Erasmus, Copenhagen) OR BMOL40200 (Industry Research Project) are exempt from BIOC40070 (Autumn core module), but must take BIOC40080.
BMOL40090 Research Project (Erasmus) 2 Trimester duration (Aut-Spr)  25
Stage 4 Options - A)1 of:
Students taking BMOL40090 (Research Project Erasmus, Copenhagen) OR BMOL40200 (Industry Research Project) are exempt from BIOC40070 (Autumn core module), but must take BIOC40080.
BMOL40200 Industry Research Project 2 Trimester duration (Aut-Spr)  25
Stage 4 Options - A)1 of:
Students taking BMOL40090 (Research Project Erasmus, Copenhagen) OR BMOL40200 (Industry Research Project) are exempt from BIOC40070 (Autumn core module), but must take BIOC40080.
BMOL40100 Biomolecular Sci Research Proj Autumn  15
Stage 4 Options - A)1 of:
Students taking BMOL40090 (Research Project Erasmus, Copenhagen) OR BMOL40200 (Industry Research Project) are exempt from BIOC40070 (Autumn core module), but must take BIOC40080.
BMOL40400 Core Techniques in Biomolecular and Biomedical Science Autumn  15
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 3 of:
Students taking BIOC40090 must take 3 modules from Set B. Students taking BMOL40100 or BMOL40400 must take 4 modules from Set B. Students taking BMOL40090 or BMOL40200 must take 3 modules from Set B in the Spring trimester. With the exception of students taking BMOL40100 or BMOL40400, student may not take more than 2 option modules in the Autumn trimester.
BIOC40230 Biochemistry Career Skills Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 3 of:
Students taking BIOC40090 must take 3 modules from Set B. Students taking BMOL40100 or BMOL40400 must take 4 modules from Set B. Students taking BMOL40090 or BMOL40200 must take 3 modules from Set B in the Spring trimester. With the exception of students taking BMOL40100 or BMOL40400, student may not take more than 2 option modules in the Autumn trimester.
BMOL40410 Advanced Immunology Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 3 of:
Students taking BIOC40090 must take 3 modules from Set B. Students taking BMOL40100 or BMOL40400 must take 4 modules from Set B. Students taking BMOL40090 or BMOL40200 must take 3 modules from Set B in the Spring trimester. With the exception of students taking BMOL40100 or BMOL40400, student may not take more than 2 option modules in the Autumn trimester.
NEUR40080 Molecular and Cellular Biology of Neurodegenerative Proteinopathies Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 3 of:
Students taking BIOC40090 must take 3 modules from Set B. Students taking BMOL40100 or BMOL40400 must take 4 modules from Set B. Students taking BMOL40090 or BMOL40200 must take 3 modules from Set B in the Spring trimester. With the exception of students taking BMOL40100 or BMOL40400, student may not take more than 2 option modules in the Autumn trimester.
BIOC40220 Hot topics in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 3 of:
Students taking BIOC40090 must take 3 modules from Set B. Students taking BMOL40100 or BMOL40400 must take 4 modules from Set B. Students taking BMOL40090 or BMOL40200 must take 3 modules from Set B in the Spring trimester. With the exception of students taking BMOL40100 or BMOL40400, student may not take more than 2 option modules in the Autumn trimester.
BMOL30100 Leading Teams in the Scientific Enterprise Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 3 of:
Students taking BIOC40090 must take 3 modules from Set B. Students taking BMOL40100 or BMOL40400 must take 4 modules from Set B. Students taking BMOL40090 or BMOL40200 must take 3 modules from Set B in the Spring trimester. With the exception of students taking BMOL40100 or BMOL40400, student may not take more than 2 option modules in the Autumn trimester.
BMOL40050 Advanced Cancer Biology and Pharmacology Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 3 of:
Students taking BIOC40090 must take 3 modules from Set B. Students taking BMOL40100 or BMOL40400 must take 4 modules from Set B. Students taking BMOL40090 or BMOL40200 must take 3 modules from Set B in the Spring trimester. With the exception of students taking BMOL40100 or BMOL40400, student may not take more than 2 option modules in the Autumn trimester.
BMOL40340 Regenerative therapeutics Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 3 of:
Students taking BIOC40090 must take 3 modules from Set B. Students taking BMOL40100 or BMOL40400 must take 4 modules from Set B. Students taking BMOL40090 or BMOL40200 must take 3 modules from Set B in the Spring trimester. With the exception of students taking BMOL40100 or BMOL40400, student may not take more than 2 option modules in the Autumn trimester.
GENE40030 Advanced Mechanisms of Gene Regulation Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 3 of:
Students taking BIOC40090 must take 3 modules from Set B. Students taking BMOL40100 or BMOL40400 must take 4 modules from Set B. Students taking BMOL40090 or BMOL40200 must take 3 modules from Set B in the Spring trimester. With the exception of students taking BMOL40100 or BMOL40400, student may not take more than 2 option modules in the Autumn trimester.
MICR40040 Microbial Pathogenicity Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 3 of:
Students taking BIOC40090 must take 3 modules from Set B. Students taking BMOL40100 or BMOL40400 must take 4 modules from Set B. Students taking BMOL40090 or BMOL40200 must take 3 modules from Set B in the Spring trimester. With the exception of students taking BMOL40100 or BMOL40400, student may not take more than 2 option modules in the Autumn trimester.
MICR40080 Microbial Natural Product Biosynthesis Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 3 of:
Students taking BIOC40090 must take 3 modules from Set B. Students taking BMOL40100 or BMOL40400 must take 4 modules from Set B. Students taking BMOL40090 or BMOL40200 must take 3 modules from Set B in the Spring trimester. With the exception of students taking BMOL40100 or BMOL40400, student may not take more than 2 option modules in the Autumn trimester.
MICR40090 Systems Biology of Microorganisms Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 3 of:
Students taking BIOC40090 must take 3 modules from Set B. Students taking BMOL40100 or BMOL40400 must take 4 modules from Set B. Students taking BMOL40090 or BMOL40200 must take 3 modules from Set B in the Spring trimester. With the exception of students taking BMOL40100 or BMOL40400, student may not take more than 2 option modules in the Autumn trimester.
NEUR40010 Molecular Neuroimmunology (UG) Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 3 of:
Students taking BIOC40090 must take 3 modules from Set B. Students taking BMOL40100 or BMOL40400 must take 4 modules from Set B. Students taking BMOL40090 or BMOL40200 must take 3 modules from Set B in the Spring trimester. With the exception of students taking BMOL40100 or BMOL40400, student may not take more than 2 option modules in the Autumn trimester.
PHAR40040 Emerging therapies: Cloning, gene therapy and stem cells Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 3 of:
Students taking BIOC40090 must take 3 modules from Set B. Students taking BMOL40100 or BMOL40400 must take 4 modules from Set B. Students taking BMOL40090 or BMOL40200 must take 3 modules from Set B in the Spring trimester. With the exception of students taking BMOL40100 or BMOL40400, student may not take more than 2 option modules in the Autumn trimester.
PHAR40160 Drug Discovery and Development II Spring  5

"I have always had a passion for science. This degree subject has enabled me to study chemistry in a practical and fascinating way through focusing on the chemical processes that occur within living organisms. During my time at UCD, I have had the opportunity to build strong relationships with my peers and become class representative for my course. The elective modules offered within this degree have helped me explore my interest in coding alongside biochemistry, allowing me to obtain a structured elective in the Introduction to Computer Science that will be displayed on my UCD transcript upon graduation."

Sorcha McGuinness, Student

"I have always had a passion for science. This degree subject has enabled me to study chemistry in a practical and fascinating way through focusing on the chemical processes that occur within living organisms. During my time at UCD, I have had the opportunity to build strong relationships with my peers and become class representative for my course. The elective modules offered within this degree have helped me explore my interest in coding alongside biochemistry, allowing me to obtain a structured elective in the Introduction to Computer Science that will be displayed on my UCD transcript upon graduation."

Sorcha McGuinness, Student

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