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This course is available through the following application route(s)
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
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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 thematic streams. The Mathematics stream includes the following degree subjects:
Degree Subjects:
Students interested in Mathematics and Physics 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.
Many of our Mathematics, Physics and Computer Science graduates work in Computing, Risk, Finance & Analytics.
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 |
MATH10350 | Calculus in the Mathematical and Physical Sciences | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 1 Core Modules |
SCI10010 | Principles of Scientific Enquiry | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 1 Core Modules |
ACM10060 | Applications of Differential Equations | Spring | 5 |
Stage 1 Core Modules |
MATH10340 | Linear Algebra in the Mathematical and Physical Sciences | Spring | 5 |
Stage 1 Core Modules |
STAT10060 | Statistical Modelling | Spring | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 0 of: Students who did not obtain a H5 or higher in Higher Level Leaving Certificate Computer Science, or equivalent, must take COMP10290 in Stage 1. Students who wishes to pursue a degree in Applied & Computational Mathematics and who did not obtain a H5 or higher in Higher Level Leaving Certificate Applied Mathematics must take ACM10080 in Stage 1. |
ACM10080 | Introduction to Applied and Computational Mathematics | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 0 of: Students who did not obtain a H5 or higher in Higher Level Leaving Certificate Computer Science, or equivalent, must take COMP10290 in Stage 1. Students who wishes to pursue a degree in Applied & Computational Mathematics and who did not obtain a H5 or higher in Higher Level Leaving Certificate Applied Mathematics must take ACM10080 in Stage 1. |
COMP10290 | Computation for Scientists | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - B) Min 0 of: Students who intend to study Mathematics or Financial Mathematics as a subject in Stage 2 must take MATH 10040 and MATH10320 in either Stage 1 or Stage 2. Students who wish to study Applied & Computational Mathematics or Statistics in Stage 2 must take MATH 10320 in either Stage 1 or Stage 2. Students who wish to study Financial Mathematics as a subject in Stage 2 must take ECON10720 in either Stage 1 or Stage 2. |
MATH10040 | Numbers & Functions | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - B) Min 0 of: Students who intend to study Mathematics or Financial Mathematics as a subject in Stage 2 must take MATH 10040 and MATH10320 in either Stage 1 or Stage 2. Students who wish to study Applied & Computational Mathematics or Statistics in Stage 2 must take MATH 10320 in either Stage 1 or Stage 2. Students who wish to study Financial Mathematics as a subject in Stage 2 must take ECON10720 in either Stage 1 or Stage 2. |
ECON10720 | Microeconomics for Business | Spring | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - B) Min 0 of: Students who intend to study Mathematics or Financial Mathematics as a subject in Stage 2 must take MATH 10040 and MATH10320 in either Stage 1 or Stage 2. Students who wish to study Applied & Computational Mathematics or Statistics in Stage 2 must take MATH 10320 in either Stage 1 or Stage 2. Students who wish to study Financial Mathematics as a subject in Stage 2 must take ECON10720 in either Stage 1 or Stage 2. |
MATH10320 | Mathematical Analysis | Spring | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - C) Min 0 of: Students must have a minimum of 55 credits in Science Programme modules. Students may select 60 credits from Science programme modules or they can choose 55 credits and one 5-credit elective for Spring. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to a student in Stage 2. |
BIOL00010 | Fundamentals of Biology | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - C) Min 0 of: Students must have a minimum of 55 credits in Science Programme modules. Students may select 60 credits from Science programme modules or they can choose 55 credits and one 5-credit elective for Spring. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to a student in Stage 2. |
BIOL10130 | Biology in Action | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - C) Min 0 of: Students must have a minimum of 55 credits in Science Programme modules. Students may select 60 credits from Science programme modules or they can choose 55 credits and one 5-credit elective for Spring. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to a student in Stage 2. |
BIOL10140 | Life on Earth | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - C) Min 0 of: Students must have a minimum of 55 credits in Science Programme modules. Students may select 60 credits from Science programme modules or they can choose 55 credits and one 5-credit elective for Spring. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to a student in Stage 2. |
CHEM00010 | Introductory Chemistry | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - C) Min 0 of: Students must have a minimum of 55 credits in Science Programme modules. Students may select 60 credits from Science programme modules or they can choose 55 credits and one 5-credit elective for Spring. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to a student in Stage 2. |
CHEM10040 | The Molecular World | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - C) Min 0 of: Students must have a minimum of 55 credits in Science Programme modules. Students may select 60 credits from Science programme modules or they can choose 55 credits and one 5-credit elective for Spring. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to a student in Stage 2. |
CHEM20100 | Basis of Inorganic Chemistry | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - C) Min 0 of: Students must have a minimum of 55 credits in Science Programme modules. Students may select 60 credits from Science programme modules or they can choose 55 credits and one 5-credit elective for Spring. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to a student in Stage 2. |
COMP10010 | Introduction to Programming I | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - C) Min 0 of: Students must have a minimum of 55 credits in Science Programme modules. Students may select 60 credits from Science programme modules or they can choose 55 credits and one 5-credit elective for Spring. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to a student in Stage 2. |
PHIL10160 | Critical Thinking | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - C) Min 0 of: Students must have a minimum of 55 credits in Science Programme modules. Students may select 60 credits from Science programme modules or they can choose 55 credits and one 5-credit elective for Spring. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to a student in Stage 2. |
PHYC10050 | Astronomy & Space Science | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - C) Min 0 of: Students must have a minimum of 55 credits in Science Programme modules. Students may select 60 credits from Science programme modules or they can choose 55 credits and one 5-credit elective for Spring. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to a student in Stage 2. |
PHYC10070 | Foundations of Physics | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - C) Min 0 of: Students must have a minimum of 55 credits in Science Programme modules. Students may select 60 credits from Science programme modules or they can choose 55 credits and one 5-credit elective for Spring. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to a student in Stage 2. |
PHYC10210 | Quanta, Particles & Relativity | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - C) Min 0 of: Students must have a minimum of 55 credits in Science Programme modules. Students may select 60 credits from Science programme modules or they can choose 55 credits and one 5-credit elective for Spring. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to a student in Stage 2. |
PHYC10250 | Thermal Physics and Materials | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - C) Min 0 of: Students must have a minimum of 55 credits in Science Programme modules. Students may select 60 credits from Science programme modules or they can choose 55 credits and one 5-credit elective for Spring. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to a student in Stage 2. |
GEOL10050 | Earth and Humanity | Autumn and Spring (separate) | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - C) Min 0 of: Students must have a minimum of 55 credits in Science Programme modules. Students may select 60 credits from Science programme modules or they can choose 55 credits and one 5-credit elective for Spring. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to a student in Stage 2. |
GEOL10060 | Introduction to Earth Sciences | Autumn and Spring (separate) | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - C) Min 0 of: Students must have a minimum of 55 credits in Science Programme modules. Students may select 60 credits from Science programme modules or they can choose 55 credits and one 5-credit elective for Spring. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to a student in Stage 2. |
STAT10050 | Practical Statistics | Autumn and Spring (separate) | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - C) Min 0 of: Students must have a minimum of 55 credits in Science Programme modules. Students may select 60 credits from Science programme modules or they can choose 55 credits and one 5-credit elective for Spring. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to a student in Stage 2. |
ACM10090 | Climate Change:Causes & Consequences | Spring | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - C) Min 0 of: Students must have a minimum of 55 credits in Science Programme modules. Students may select 60 credits from Science programme modules or they can choose 55 credits and one 5-credit elective for Spring. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to a student in Stage 2. |
BIOL10110 | Cell Biology & Genetics | Spring | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - C) Min 0 of: Students must have a minimum of 55 credits in Science Programme modules. Students may select 60 credits from Science programme modules or they can choose 55 credits and one 5-credit elective for Spring. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to a student in Stage 2. |
BMOL10030 | Biomedical Sciences: Understanding Human Disease. | Spring | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - C) Min 0 of: Students must have a minimum of 55 credits in Science Programme modules. Students may select 60 credits from Science programme modules or they can choose 55 credits and one 5-credit elective for Spring. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to a student in Stage 2. |
CHEM10050 | Basis of Organic and Biological Chemistry | Spring | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - C) Min 0 of: Students must have a minimum of 55 credits in Science Programme modules. Students may select 60 credits from Science programme modules or they can choose 55 credits and one 5-credit elective for Spring. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to a student in Stage 2. |
CHEM10100 | Aspects of Medicinal Chemistry and Chemical Biology | Spring | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - C) Min 0 of: Students must have a minimum of 55 credits in Science Programme modules. Students may select 60 credits from Science programme modules or they can choose 55 credits and one 5-credit elective for Spring. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to a student in Stage 2. |
CHEM20140 | Introductory Transition Metal Chemistry | Spring | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - C) Min 0 of: Students must have a minimum of 55 credits in Science Programme modules. Students may select 60 credits from Science programme modules or they can choose 55 credits and one 5-credit elective for Spring. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to a student in Stage 2. |
COMP10020 | Introduction to Programming II | Spring | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - C) Min 0 of: Students must have a minimum of 55 credits in Science Programme modules. Students may select 60 credits from Science programme modules or they can choose 55 credits and one 5-credit elective for Spring. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to a student in Stage 2. |
COMP10060 | Computer Science for Engineers I | Spring | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - C) Min 0 of: Students must have a minimum of 55 credits in Science Programme modules. Students may select 60 credits from Science programme modules or they can choose 55 credits and one 5-credit elective for Spring. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to a student in Stage 2. |
GEOL10030 | Field Geology, Level 1 | Spring | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - C) Min 0 of: Students must have a minimum of 55 credits in Science Programme modules. Students may select 60 credits from Science programme modules or they can choose 55 credits and one 5-credit elective for Spring. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to a student in Stage 2. |
GEOL10040 | Earth, Environment and Society | Spring | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - C) Min 0 of: Students must have a minimum of 55 credits in Science Programme modules. Students may select 60 credits from Science programme modules or they can choose 55 credits and one 5-credit elective for Spring. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to a student in Stage 2. |
GEOL10070 | Understanding Earth Systems | Spring | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - C) Min 0 of: Students must have a minimum of 55 credits in Science Programme modules. Students may select 60 credits from Science programme modules or they can choose 55 credits and one 5-credit elective for Spring. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to a student in Stage 2. |
MATH10320 | Mathematical Analysis | Spring | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - C) Min 0 of: Students must have a minimum of 55 credits in Science Programme modules. Students may select 60 credits from Science programme modules or they can choose 55 credits and one 5-credit elective for Spring. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to a student in Stage 2. |
MATH10410 | Mathematics & Science Education & Communication | Spring | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - C) Min 0 of: Students must have a minimum of 55 credits in Science Programme modules. Students may select 60 credits from Science programme modules or they can choose 55 credits and one 5-credit elective for Spring. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to a student in Stage 2. |
PHYC10080 | Frontiers of Physics | Spring | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - C) Min 0 of: Students must have a minimum of 55 credits in Science Programme modules. Students may select 60 credits from Science programme modules or they can choose 55 credits and one 5-credit elective for Spring. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to a student in Stage 2. |
PHYC20080 | Fields, Waves and Light | Spring | 5 |
General application route(s) for Irish/UK/EU applicants* for International (non-EU) applicants* to Science: Mathematics (includes Applied/Financial/Statistics):
| ROWCLASS | Apply to | Application Type | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| showAudience-audienceInt | MHS2 Science: Mathematics (includes Applied/Financial/Statistics) 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 | MHS2 Science: Mathematics (includes Applied/Financial/Statistics) 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: Mathematics (includes Applied/Financial/Statistics) 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: Mathematics (includes Applied/Financial/Statistics):
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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