Biological Sciences  (BGS3)

This programme in biological sciences is specifically designed for a dual (4+0) degree provided jointly by South China Agricultural University (SCAU) and University College Dublin (UCD). The programme focuses on living organisms, their biology, their interactions with each other and the environment, and their importance for and use by humans. The programme covers all scales of biological systems, from molecules, cells, whole organisms, to ecosystems and the global biosphere. Your studies will first cover the basic sciences (including chemistry, mathematics, genetics, molecular biology) essential for understanding biological structures, functions and processes. Then, you will learn about the evolution, classification and biology of micro-organisms, plants and animals, and the techniques used to classify, culture, study and use these organisms. Finally, you will learn how biological sciences are applied in biotechnology and molecular sciences, plant and animal production, nature conservation and ecosystem management. The programme provides in its graduates a professional body of biological, biotechnological and ecological knowledge and technical skills, as well as interpersonal skills and a capacity for critical thinking that are necessary to tackle major challenges society faces today.

1 - Comprehensive understanding of how organisms survive and function, at all scales from molecular, cell, whole-organism, ecosystem, to the biosphere
2 - Detailed knowledge of the biology of micro-organisms, plants and animals
3 - Use a wide range of laboratory and field procedures and equipment in an efficient and safe way
4 - Ability to devise, conduct and interpret scientific investigations involving the collection, appropriate analysis and reporting of biological data
5 - Generic skills required in a wide range of career paths in biological, biotechnological and ecological fields
6 - Ability to search and review scientific literature and other reliable information sources, and effectively communicate biological information
7 - English language proficiency and international study experience

See the UCD Assessment website for further details

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