Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
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This course is available through the following application route(s)
- Duration:
- Attendance:
- Full Time
- Delivery:
- On Campus
- NFQ Level:
- 8 (240 credits)
- Level:
- Undergraduate
- Award:
- Bachelor of Science
- Next Intake:
- September
- General Entry Requirements (A-Level)
A*AB/ ABBB/ AAB & D AS Level
Please note that A Level requirements are under review and will be updated in Nov 2024. For further information, please see here.
- General Entry Requirements (IB)
33
- Subject Requirements (Mathematics)
GCSE A / A Level D (or AS Level C)
IB SL 6 / HL 4- Subject Requirements (Laboratory Science)
GCSE A / A Level D (or AS Level C)
IB SL 6 / HL 4- Typical CAO Point Range
544
- Leaving Cert Subject Entry Requirements
O2/H6 in MathematicsO2/H6 in a laboratory science (Applied Mathematics, Computer Science or Geography may be used instead of a laboratory science subject) andO6/H7 in English, Irish and two other recognised subjects
- Country Specific Entry Requirements:
- Visit the UCD Global Undergraduate Entry Requirements webpage.
- Other School Leaving Requirements:
- See www.ucd.ie/admissions
- Duration:
- Attendance:
- Full Time
- Delivery:
- On Campus
- NFQ Level:
- 8 (240 credits)
- Level:
- Undergraduate
- Award:
- Bachelor of Science
- Next Intake:
- September
- General Entry Requirements (A-Level)
A*AB/ ABBB/ AAB & D AS Level
Please note that A Level requirements are under review and will be updated in Nov 2024. For further information, please see here.
- General Entry Requirements (IB)
33
- Subject Requirements (Mathematics)
GCSE A / A Level D (or AS Level C)
IB SL 6 / HL 4
- Subject Requirements (Laboratory Science)
GCSE A / A Level D (or AS Level C)
IB SL 6 / HL 4
- Typical CAO Point Range
544
- Leaving Cert Subject Entry Requirements
O2/H6 in MathematicsO2/H6 in a laboratory science (Applied Mathematics, Computer Science or Geography may be used instead of a laboratory science subject) andO6/H7 in English, Irish and two other recognised subjects
- Country Specific Entry Requirements:
- Visit the UCD Global Undergraduate Entry Requirements webpage.
- Other School Leaving Requirements:
- See www.ucd.ie/admissions
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.
Trimester | Credits | |||
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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
How to Apply
General application route(s) for Irish/UK/EU applicants* for International (non-EU) applicants* to Biochemistry & Molecular Biology:
ROWCLASS | Apply to | Application Type | ||
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showAudience-audienceInt | BLS1 Science: Biological, Biomedical & Biomolecular Sciences Bachelor of Science |
Full-Time Commencing September 2024 |
Undergraduate Degree (Non EU) Non EU Undergraduates |
Closed |
showAudience-audienceInt | SCU1 Science Bachelor of Science |
Full-Time Commencing September 2024 |
Undergraduate Degree (Non EU) Non EU Undergraduates |
Closed |
showAudience-audienceInt | BLS1 Science: Biological, Biomedical & Biomolecular Sciences Bachelor of Science |
Full-Time Commencing September 2025 |
Undergraduate Degree (Non EU) Non EU Undergraduates |
Apply |
showAudience-audienceInt | SCU1 Science Bachelor of Science |
Full-Time Commencing September 2025 |
Undergraduate Degree (Non EU) Non EU Undergraduates |
Apply |
showAudience-audienceEU | DN200 Science: Biological, Biomedical & Biomolecular Sciences Bachelor of Science |
Full-Time Commencing September 2025 |
Application through CAO | Apply via CAO |
showAudience-audienceEU | DN200 Science Bachelor of Science |
Full-Time Commencing September 2025 |
Application through CAO | Apply via CAO |
Additional special entry route(s) to Biochemistry & Molecular Biology:
These options have additional eligibility requirements to cater for specific applicant cohorts. You should not apply via these routes before consulting the requirements or contacting the responsible UCD office.
ROWCLASS | Apply to | Application Type | ||
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showAudience-audienceEU showAudience-audienceInt | SCU1 Science Bachelor of Science |
Full-Time Commencing September 2025 |
Access Progression Pathway Access Progression Pathway Application to this Non-EU Access Progression Pathway is by invitation only. If you are not currently enrolled on an Access programme at UCD, your application will be marked as invalid. If you are not a current Access student, but you are a non-EU applicant seeking admission to an undergraduate degree, please submit an application via the "Undergraduate Degree (Non-EU)" course type. |
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