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This course is available through the following application route(s)
ABB / BBBD /
BBB + D AS Level
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GCSE A / A Level D
(or AS Level C)
IB SL 6 / HL 4
GCSE A / A Level D
(or AS Level C)
IB SL 6 / HL 4
544
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
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.
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GCSE A / A Level D (or AS Level C)
IB SL 6 / HL 4
GCSE A / A Level D (or AS Level C)
IB SL 6 / HL 4
544
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
Science is a common entry course, leading to a BSc degree in one of 26 degree subjects. All degree subjects are organised into a number of thematic streams. The Chemistry stream includes the following degree subjects:
Degree Subjects:
Students interested in Chemistry and Biological, Biomedical & Biomolecular Sciences can study both streams in First Year.
Choosing your Degree Major
In general, students have to decide on one stream to pursue in second year and will study two or more degree subjects from that stream. Limited degree subjects between different streams can be studied in second year. They must be compatible from a content and timetable perspective, such as Mathematics and Physics and a list is not available as it can change each year. At the end of second year, students choose their degree major. Assuming students meet all the academic requirements in first and second year, students are guaranteed a degree subject from the stream they are studying in second year. We do our best to ensure that students go on to study their top degree subject choice. As we offer plenty of degree subjects in each stream, students have a number of similar degree subjects to choose from as their degree major.
Graduates work in a number of areas, depending on their degree subject. Each degree equips students with a particular skillset that may be applied to one or more industries.
For example, graduates from the Biological, Biomedical & Biomolecular Sciences and Chemistry Streams often work in the Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Medical Devices and Chemical Industry in different roles.
UCD Science Office
You can contact the UCD Science Office in the following ways:
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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Stage 1 Core Modules |
SCI10010 | Principles of Scientific Enquiry | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 1 Core Modules |
CHEM10050 | Basis of Organic and Biological Chemistry | Spring | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 0 of: 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, Physiology or Biology and Mathematics Education, 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: 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, Physiology or Biology and Mathematics Education, 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: 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, Physiology or Biology and Mathematics Education, 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: 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, Physiology or Biology and Mathematics Education, 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: 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, Physiology or Biology and Mathematics Education, 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: 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. |
MATH00010 | Introduction to Mathematics | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - B) Min 1 of: 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. |
MATH10310 | Calculus for Science | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - B) Min 1 of: 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. |
MATH10350 | Calculus in the Mathematical and Physical Sciences | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - C) Min 0 of: Students must take either MATH10290 or MATH10340 in Stage 1. MATH10340 is required for all Mathematics or Physical Science degrees. |
MATH10290 | Linear Algebra for Science | Spring | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - C) Min 0 of: Students must take either MATH10290 or MATH10340 in Stage 1. MATH10340 is required for all Mathematics or Physical Science degrees. |
MATH10340 | Linear Algebra in the Mathematical and Physical Sciences | Spring | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - D) Min 0 of: Students must take CHEM20100 and CHEM20140 in Stage 1 or Stage 2. |
CHEM20100 | Basis of Inorganic Chemistry | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - D) Min 0 of: Students must take CHEM20100 and CHEM20140 in Stage 1 or Stage 2. |
CHEM20140 | Introductory Transition Metal Chemistry | Spring | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - E) Min 0 of: Students who wish to take Medicinal Chemistry in Stage 2 must take BIOL10110 in Stage 1. |
BIOL10110 | Cell Biology & Genetics | Spring | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - F) Min 0 of: Students must take MATH10410 and STAT10060 if they want to remain eligible for Mathematics, Chemistry and Education in Stage 2. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to you in Stage 2 of your degree. Students must complete at least 55 programme credits (core/option modules) in Stage 1. |
BIOL10130 | Biology in Action | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - F) Min 0 of: Students must take MATH10410 and STAT10060 if they want to remain eligible for Mathematics, Chemistry and Education in Stage 2. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to you in Stage 2 of your degree. Students must complete at least 55 programme credits (core/option modules) in Stage 1. |
BIOL10140 | Life on Earth | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - F) Min 0 of: Students must take MATH10410 and STAT10060 if they want to remain eligible for Mathematics, Chemistry and Education in Stage 2. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to you in Stage 2 of your degree. Students must complete at least 55 programme credits (core/option modules) in Stage 1. |
CHEM10040 | The Molecular World | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - F) Min 0 of: Students must take MATH10410 and STAT10060 if they want to remain eligible for Mathematics, Chemistry and Education in Stage 2. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to you in Stage 2 of your degree. Students must complete at least 55 programme credits (core/option modules) in Stage 1. |
COMP10010 | Introduction to Programming I | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - F) Min 0 of: Students must take MATH10410 and STAT10060 if they want to remain eligible for Mathematics, Chemistry and Education in Stage 2. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to you in Stage 2 of your degree. Students must complete at least 55 programme credits (core/option modules) in Stage 1. |
COMP10290 | Computation for Scientists | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - F) Min 0 of: Students must take MATH10410 and STAT10060 if they want to remain eligible for Mathematics, Chemistry and Education in Stage 2. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to you in Stage 2 of your degree. Students must complete at least 55 programme credits (core/option modules) in Stage 1. |
MATH10040 | Numbers & Functions | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - F) Min 0 of: Students must take MATH10410 and STAT10060 if they want to remain eligible for Mathematics, Chemistry and Education in Stage 2. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to you in Stage 2 of your degree. Students must complete at least 55 programme credits (core/option modules) in Stage 1. |
PHIL10160 | Critical Thinking | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - F) Min 0 of: Students must take MATH10410 and STAT10060 if they want to remain eligible for Mathematics, Chemistry and Education in Stage 2. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to you in Stage 2 of your degree. Students must complete at least 55 programme credits (core/option modules) in Stage 1. |
PHYC10050 | Astronomy & Space Science | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - F) Min 0 of: Students must take MATH10410 and STAT10060 if they want to remain eligible for Mathematics, Chemistry and Education in Stage 2. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to you in Stage 2 of your degree. Students must complete at least 55 programme credits (core/option modules) in Stage 1. |
PHYC10210 | Quanta, Particles & Relativity | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - F) Min 0 of: Students must take MATH10410 and STAT10060 if they want to remain eligible for Mathematics, Chemistry and Education in Stage 2. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to you in Stage 2 of your degree. Students must complete at least 55 programme credits (core/option modules) in Stage 1. |
PHYC10250 | Thermal Physics and Materials | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - F) Min 0 of: Students must take MATH10410 and STAT10060 if they want to remain eligible for Mathematics, Chemistry and Education in Stage 2. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to you in Stage 2 of your degree. Students must complete at least 55 programme credits (core/option modules) in Stage 1. |
STAT10010 | Research Methods | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - F) Min 0 of: Students must take MATH10410 and STAT10060 if they want to remain eligible for Mathematics, Chemistry and Education in Stage 2. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to you in Stage 2 of your degree. Students must complete at least 55 programme credits (core/option modules) in Stage 1. |
GEOL10050 | Earth and Humanity | Autumn and Spring (separate) | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - F) Min 0 of: Students must take MATH10410 and STAT10060 if they want to remain eligible for Mathematics, Chemistry and Education in Stage 2. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to you in Stage 2 of your degree. Students must complete at least 55 programme credits (core/option modules) in Stage 1. |
STAT10050 | Practical Statistics | Autumn and Spring (separate) | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - F) Min 0 of: Students must take MATH10410 and STAT10060 if they want to remain eligible for Mathematics, Chemistry and Education in Stage 2. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to you in Stage 2 of your degree. Students must complete at least 55 programme credits (core/option modules) in Stage 1. |
ACM10060 | Applications of Differential Equations | Spring | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - F) Min 0 of: Students must take MATH10410 and STAT10060 if they want to remain eligible for Mathematics, Chemistry and Education in Stage 2. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to you in Stage 2 of your degree. Students must complete at least 55 programme credits (core/option modules) in Stage 1. |
ACM10090 | Climate Change:Causes & Consequences | Spring | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - F) Min 0 of: Students must take MATH10410 and STAT10060 if they want to remain eligible for Mathematics, Chemistry and Education in Stage 2. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to you in Stage 2 of your degree. Students must complete at least 55 programme credits (core/option modules) in Stage 1. |
BMOL10030 | Biomedical Sciences: Understanding Human Disease. | Spring | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - F) Min 0 of: Students must take MATH10410 and STAT10060 if they want to remain eligible for Mathematics, Chemistry and Education in Stage 2. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to you in Stage 2 of your degree. Students must complete at least 55 programme credits (core/option modules) in Stage 1. |
CHEM10100 | Aspects of Medicinal Chemistry and Chemical Biology | Spring | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - F) Min 0 of: Students must take MATH10410 and STAT10060 if they want to remain eligible for Mathematics, Chemistry and Education in Stage 2. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to you in Stage 2 of your degree. Students must complete at least 55 programme credits (core/option modules) in Stage 1. |
COMP10020 | Introduction to Programming II | Spring | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - F) Min 0 of: Students must take MATH10410 and STAT10060 if they want to remain eligible for Mathematics, Chemistry and Education in Stage 2. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to you in Stage 2 of your degree. Students must complete at least 55 programme credits (core/option modules) in Stage 1. |
COMP10060 | Computer Science for Engineers I | Spring | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - F) Min 0 of: Students must take MATH10410 and STAT10060 if they want to remain eligible for Mathematics, Chemistry and Education in Stage 2. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to you in Stage 2 of your degree. Students must complete at least 55 programme credits (core/option modules) in Stage 1. |
GEOL10030 | Field Geology, Level 1 | Spring | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - F) Min 0 of: Students must take MATH10410 and STAT10060 if they want to remain eligible for Mathematics, Chemistry and Education in Stage 2. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to you in Stage 2 of your degree. Students must complete at least 55 programme credits (core/option modules) in Stage 1. |
GEOL10040 | Earth, Environment and Society | Spring | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - F) Min 0 of: Students must take MATH10410 and STAT10060 if they want to remain eligible for Mathematics, Chemistry and Education in Stage 2. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to you in Stage 2 of your degree. Students must complete at least 55 programme credits (core/option modules) in Stage 1. |
GEOL10070 | Understanding Earth Systems | Spring | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - F) Min 0 of: Students must take MATH10410 and STAT10060 if they want to remain eligible for Mathematics, Chemistry and Education in Stage 2. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to you in Stage 2 of your degree. Students must complete at least 55 programme credits (core/option modules) in Stage 1. |
MATH10320 | Mathematical Analysis | Spring | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - F) Min 0 of: Students must take MATH10410 and STAT10060 if they want to remain eligible for Mathematics, Chemistry and Education in Stage 2. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to you in Stage 2 of your degree. Students must complete at least 55 programme credits (core/option modules) in Stage 1. |
MATH10410 | Mathematics & Science Education & Communication | Spring | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - F) Min 0 of: Students must take MATH10410 and STAT10060 if they want to remain eligible for Mathematics, Chemistry and Education in Stage 2. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to you in Stage 2 of your degree. Students must complete at least 55 programme credits (core/option modules) in Stage 1. |
PHYC10080 | Frontiers of Physics | Spring | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - F) Min 0 of: Students must take MATH10410 and STAT10060 if they want to remain eligible for Mathematics, Chemistry and Education in Stage 2. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to you in Stage 2 of your degree. Students must complete at least 55 programme credits (core/option modules) in Stage 1. |
STAT10060 | Statistical Modelling | Spring | 5 |
General application route(s) for Irish/UK/EU applicants* for International (non-EU) applicants* to Science: Chemistry (includes Medicinal/Sustainable):
| ROWCLASS | Apply to | Application Type | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| showAudience-audienceInt | CHS2 Science: Chemistry (includes Medicinal/Sustainable) 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 | CHS2 Science: Chemistry (includes Medicinal/Sustainable) 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: Chemistry (includes Medicinal/Sustainable) 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 Science: Chemistry (includes Medicinal/Sustainable):
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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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