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Science: Mathematics (includes Applied/Financial/Statistics & Data Science) Stream

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Duration:
4 Years
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)

AAC / ABBD / ABB

+ D AS Level

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

CAO Points 2025

543

Leaving Cert Subject Entry Requirements

O2/H6 in Mathematics
O2/H6 in a laboratory science (Applied Mathematics, Computer Science or Geography may be used instead of a laboratory science subject) and
O6/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
Curricular information is subject to change.

Duration:
4 Years
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)

AAC / ABBD / ABB

+ D AS Level
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 

CAO Points 2025

543

Leaving Cert Subject Entry Requirements

O2/H6 in Mathematics
O2/H6 in a laboratory science (Applied Mathematics, Computer Science or Geography may be used instead of a laboratory science subject) and
O6/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
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Science Common Entry: Mathematics Stream

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:

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. It is timetable dependent and not guaranteed. A list is not available as it can change each year.

At the end of second year, students select their degree subject preferences. While we strive to accommodate each student’s top choice, some subjects can be competitive. As we offer a number of degree subjects in each stream, students have a number of similar degree subjects available. If a subject is oversubscribed, places are awarded on a competitive basis.

CAO Applicants: Please email AskScience@ucd.ie if you have any queries.

About This Course

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:




  • 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
 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. Students who wish to proceed with both ACM and Financial Maths in Stage 2 must complete ECON10720 in Stage 1.
 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. Students who wish to proceed with both ACM and Financial Maths in Stage 2 must complete ECON10720 in Stage 1.
 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. Students who wish to proceed with both ACM and Financial Maths in Stage 2 must complete ECON10720 in Stage 1.
 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. Students interested in pursuing Financial Maths should consider COMP10010 and COMP10020 in Stage 1 or 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. Students interested in pursuing Financial Maths should consider COMP10010 and COMP10020 in Stage 1 or 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. Students interested in pursuing Financial Maths should consider COMP10010 and COMP10020 in Stage 1 or 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. Students interested in pursuing Financial Maths should consider COMP10010 and COMP10020 in Stage 1 or 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. Students interested in pursuing Financial Maths should consider COMP10010 and COMP10020 in Stage 1 or 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. Students interested in pursuing Financial Maths should consider COMP10010 and COMP10020 in Stage 1 or 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. Students interested in pursuing Financial Maths should consider COMP10010 and COMP10020 in Stage 1 or 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. Students interested in pursuing Financial Maths should consider COMP10010 and COMP10020 in Stage 1 or 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. Students interested in pursuing Financial Maths should consider COMP10010 and COMP10020 in Stage 1 or 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. Students interested in pursuing Financial Maths should consider COMP10010 and COMP10020 in Stage 1 or 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. Students interested in pursuing Financial Maths should consider COMP10010 and COMP10020 in Stage 1 or 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. Students interested in pursuing Financial Maths should consider COMP10010 and COMP10020 in Stage 1 or 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. Students interested in pursuing Financial Maths should consider COMP10010 and COMP10020 in Stage 1 or Stage 2
 PHYC10270 Introduction to Biophysics 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. Students interested in pursuing Financial Maths should consider COMP10010 and COMP10020 in Stage 1 or 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. Students interested in pursuing Financial Maths should consider COMP10010 and COMP10020 in Stage 1 or 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. Students interested in pursuing Financial Maths should consider COMP10010 and COMP10020 in Stage 1 or 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. Students interested in pursuing Financial Maths should consider COMP10010 and COMP10020 in Stage 1 or 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. Students interested in pursuing Financial Maths should consider COMP10010 and COMP10020 in Stage 1 or 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. Students interested in pursuing Financial Maths should consider COMP10010 and COMP10020 in Stage 1 or 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. Students interested in pursuing Financial Maths should consider COMP10010 and COMP10020 in Stage 1 or 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. Students interested in pursuing Financial Maths should consider COMP10010 and COMP10020 in Stage 1 or Stage 2
 CHEM10210 Aspects of Chemical and Environmental 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. Students interested in pursuing Financial Maths should consider COMP10010 and COMP10020 in Stage 1 or 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. Students interested in pursuing Financial Maths should consider COMP10010 and COMP10020 in Stage 1 or 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. Students interested in pursuing Financial Maths should consider COMP10010 and COMP10020 in Stage 1 or 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. Students interested in pursuing Financial Maths should consider COMP10010 and COMP10020 in Stage 1 or 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. Students interested in pursuing Financial Maths should consider COMP10010 and COMP10020 in Stage 1 or 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. Students interested in pursuing Financial Maths should consider COMP10010 and COMP10020 in 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. Students interested in pursuing Financial Maths should consider COMP10010 and COMP10020 in Stage 1 or 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. Students interested in pursuing Financial Maths should consider COMP10010 and COMP10020 in Stage 1 or 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. Students interested in pursuing Financial Maths should consider COMP10010 and COMP10020 in Stage 1 or Stage 2
 PHYC20080 Fields, Waves and Light Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - Subject/Streams
 BLC1 Biological, Biomedical & Biomolecular Sciences  
Stage 1 Options - Subject/Streams
 CHC1 Chemistry  
Stage 1 Options - Subject/Streams
 ERC1 Earth Sciences  
Stage 1 Options - Subject/Streams
 MMC4 Mathematics, Biology and Education  
Stage 1 Options - Subject/Streams
 MMC5 Chemistry, Mathematics & Education  
Stage 1 Options - Subject/Streams
 MMC6 Physics, Mathematics & Education  
Stage 1 Options - Subject/Streams
 MMC7 Applied Mathematics, Mathematics & Education  
Stage 1 Options - Subject/Streams
 MMCC Computer Science, Mathematics & Education  
Stage 1 Options - Subject/Streams
 PYC1 Physics  

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