Information on all our courses including pathways, internships and careers information is available in the UCD Science Undergraduate Courses Entry 2025 Brochure (PDF).
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This course is available through the following application route(s)
Science Common Entry: Science, Mathematics & Education 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 Science, Mathematics & Education stream includes the following degree subjects:
- Applied Mathematics, Mathematics & Education
- Biology, Mathematics & Education
- Chemistry, Mathematics & Education
- Computer Science, Mathematics & Education
- Physics, Mathematics & Education
Students interested in Science, Mathematics & Education degree subjects also have the choice to pursue the modules required for degree subjects in other streams within the common entry Science course. Students study their degree major in third and fourth year which leads directly to a one-year MSc in Mathematics and Science Education.
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.
About This Course
After graduating with their BSc, students proceed to the MSc in Mathematics & Science Education. The complete five-year course is fully accredited by the Teaching Council of Ireland with graduates qualified to teach Applied Mathematics and Mathematics to Leaving Certificate level. You can pursue other options after your BSc. For example, some of our students have progressed to PhD research or to the working environment.
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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Stage 1 Core Modules - Science, Mathematics & Education |
MATH10350 | Calculus in the Mathematical and Physical Sciences | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 1 Core Modules - Science, Mathematics & Education |
SCI10010 | Principles of Scientific Enquiry | Autumn | 5 |
How to Apply
General application route(s) for Irish/UK/EU applicants* for International (non-EU) applicants* to Science, Mathematics & Education:
| ROWCLASS | Apply to | Application Type | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| showAudience-audienceInt | SCU1 Science Bachelor of Science |
Full-Time Commencing September 2024 |
Undergraduate Degree (Non EU) Non EU Undergraduates |
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| showAudience-audienceInt | SCU1 Science Bachelor of Science |
Full-Time Commencing September 2025 |
Undergraduate Degree (Non EU) Non EU Undergraduates |
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| showAudience-audienceEU | DN200 Science, Mathematics & Education 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 |
* you can change options at the top of the page
Additional special entry route(s) to Science, Mathematics & Education:
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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