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Science, Mathematics & Education Stream

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This course is available through the following application route(s)

Not available to International (non-EU) applicants
Duration:
4 Years
Attendance:
Full Time
Delivery:
On Campus
NFQ Level:
8 (240 credits)
Level:
Undergraduate
Award:
Bachelor of Science
Next Intake:
September
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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Curricular information is subject to change.

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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:

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 a number of degree subjects in each stream, students have a number of similar degree subjects to choose from and if a degree subject is oversubscribed, places are allocated on a competitive basis.

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

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.

Module Type Module   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
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.
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.
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
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
 MMC3 Applied & Comp Maths, Fin Maths, Maths, Maths Sci & Stats  
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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General application route(s) for Irish/UK/EU applicants* for International (non-EU) applicants* to Science, Mathematics & Education Stream:

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Additional special entry route(s) to Science, Mathematics & Education Stream:

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.

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