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Mathematics, and think you might like to teach these subjects at post-primary level, then this degree subject may be for you. It is designed so that you study mathematics, chemistry and education in an integrated manner. Throughout the course you will gain teaching experience through structured educational placements.

About This Course

Mathematics, and think you might like to teach these subjects at post-primary level, then this degree subject may be for you. It is designed so that you study mathematics, chemistry and education in an integrated manner. Throughout the course you will gain teaching experience through structured educational placements.

The four-year BSc Chemistry, Mathematics & Education leads directly to the one-year MSc Mathematics and Science Education. On completion of both degrees you are fully qualified to teach Chemistry and Mathematics to Higher Level Leaving Certificate Level and Science to Junior Certificate Level.

Information on all our courses including pathways, internships and careers information is available in the UCD Science Undergraduate Courses Entry 2025 Brochure (PDF).

Chemistry, Mathematics & Education is one of the degree subjects in the Science, Mathematics & Education stream in the common entry Science course. Students study the modules required for the Chemistry, Mathematics & Education in first year and will study modules for a minimum of two degree subjects in second year. 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. At the end of second year, students choose their degree subject. 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.

For more information on choosing a degree subject at the end of Second Year, visit the Science, Mathematics & Education stream page.

This is a sample set of modules that a Chemistry Mathematics & Education student could study each year in UCD.

First Year

Scientific Enquiry • Mathematics & Science Education & Communication • Introductory Chemistry • Organic Chemistry and Chemical Biology • Linear Algebra • Calculus • Statistical Modelling • Option Modules • Elective Module

Second Year

Key Ideas in Education • Science and Mathematics Pedagogy • Physical Chemistry • Organic Chemistry • Inorganic Chemistry • Calculus of Several Variables • Differential Equations • Mathematical Analysis • Elective Modules

Third Year

Schools and Society • Post-Primary Placement • Peer-Assisted Tutoring • Instrumental Analysis • Mechanism and Stereochemistry • Main Group Chemistry and Bonding • Chemical Thermodynamics • Carbonyl Chemistry and Synthesis • Organometallic and Solid State Chemistry • Algebraic Structures • Probability Theory • Option Modules • Elective Modules

Fourth Year

Pedagogical Approaches to Mathematics and Science • Psychology for Teaching & Learning • Year-Long Placement in Post-Primary School • Classroom Teaching • Group Theory • Geometry • Complex Analysis • History of Mathematics

Fifth Year

Research Methods • Professional Dissertation • Year-Long Placement in Post- Primary School • Continuous Professional Development

After graduating with their BSc, students proceed to the MSc in Mathematics & Science Education.

Placements are integrated into this 5-year course from first year, with all undergraduate placements arranged for you.

During the last two years of the course, students complete year-long placements at two different post-primary schools. These placements are designed so that students not only obtain teaching experience, but also gain a whole-of-school experience through participating in parent-teacher meetings, timetabling etc. The complete five-year course is fully accredited by the Teaching Council of Ireland.

UCD Science Office

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  • 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
 CHEM10050 Basis of Organic and Biological Chemistry Spring  5
Stage 1 Core Modules
 MATH10410 Mathematics & Science Education & Communication Spring  5
Stage 1 Core Modules
 STAT10060 Statistical Modelling Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 0 of:
Students who did not achieve O1 or H5 or better in Leaving Certificate Chemistry must take CHEM00010.
CHEM00010 Introductory Chemistry Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - B) Min 0 of:
Students who intend to take Mathematics, Chemistry and Education in Stage 2 should take CHEM20140 and CHEM20100 in Stage 1 or Stage 2. Students should also take either ACM10060 in Stage 1 OR ACM10100 in Stage 2.
 CHEM20100 Basis of Inorganic Chemistry Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - B) Min 0 of:
Students who intend to take Mathematics, Chemistry and Education in Stage 2 should take CHEM20140 and CHEM20100 in Stage 1 or Stage 2. Students should also take either ACM10060 in Stage 1 OR ACM10100 in Stage 2.
 ACM10060 Applications of Differential Equations Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - B) Min 0 of:
Students who intend to take Mathematics, Chemistry and Education in Stage 2 should take CHEM20140 and CHEM20100 in Stage 1 or Stage 2. Students should also take either ACM10060 in Stage 1 OR ACM10100 in Stage 2.
 CHEM20140 Introductory Transition Metal Chemistry Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - C) Min 1 of:
Students must take either MATH10290 or MATH10340 in Stage 1
MATH10290 Linear Algebra for Science Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - C) Min 1 of:
Students must take either MATH10290 or MATH10340 in Stage 1
MATH10340 Linear Algebra in the Mathematical and Physical Sciences Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - D) Min 0 of:
Students who intend to pursue a pathway in Mathematics, Chemistry and Education may wish to consider taking 5 credits in Physics and in Biology in order to prepare them for teaching Junior Cycle Science. If you have not taken Physics before, you may wish to take PHYC10070 Foundations of Physics. If you have taken Physics, and achieved a minimum of H5 or O2 or equivalent, you may wish to consider other listed Physics modules. If you have not taken Biology before, you may wish to take BIOL00010 Fundamentals of Biology. If you have taken Biology and achieved an O2 or H5 or better in Leaving Certificate Biology (or equivalent) you may wish to consider other listed Biology modules. Students may wish to take COMP10290 Computation for Scientists in advance of ACM20030 Computational Science in Stage 2.
 BIOL10130 Biology in Action Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - D) Min 0 of:
Students who intend to pursue a pathway in Mathematics, Chemistry and Education may wish to consider taking 5 credits in Physics and in Biology in order to prepare them for teaching Junior Cycle Science. If you have not taken Physics before, you may wish to take PHYC10070 Foundations of Physics. If you have taken Physics, and achieved a minimum of H5 or O2 or equivalent, you may wish to consider other listed Physics modules. If you have not taken Biology before, you may wish to take BIOL00010 Fundamentals of Biology. If you have taken Biology and achieved an O2 or H5 or better in Leaving Certificate Biology (or equivalent) you may wish to consider other listed Biology modules. Students may wish to take COMP10290 Computation for Scientists in advance of ACM20030 Computational Science in Stage 2.
 BIOL10140 Life on Earth Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - D) Min 0 of:
Students who intend to pursue a pathway in Mathematics, Chemistry and Education may wish to consider taking 5 credits in Physics and in Biology in order to prepare them for teaching Junior Cycle Science. If you have not taken Physics before, you may wish to take PHYC10070 Foundations of Physics. If you have taken Physics, and achieved a minimum of H5 or O2 or equivalent, you may wish to consider other listed Physics modules. If you have not taken Biology before, you may wish to take BIOL00010 Fundamentals of Biology. If you have taken Biology and achieved an O2 or H5 or better in Leaving Certificate Biology (or equivalent) you may wish to consider other listed Biology modules. Students may wish to take COMP10290 Computation for Scientists in advance of ACM20030 Computational Science in Stage 2.
 COMP10290 Computation for Scientists Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - D) Min 0 of:
Students who intend to pursue a pathway in Mathematics, Chemistry and Education may wish to consider taking 5 credits in Physics and in Biology in order to prepare them for teaching Junior Cycle Science. If you have not taken Physics before, you may wish to take PHYC10070 Foundations of Physics. If you have taken Physics, and achieved a minimum of H5 or O2 or equivalent, you may wish to consider other listed Physics modules. If you have not taken Biology before, you may wish to take BIOL00010 Fundamentals of Biology. If you have taken Biology and achieved an O2 or H5 or better in Leaving Certificate Biology (or equivalent) you may wish to consider other listed Biology modules. Students may wish to take COMP10290 Computation for Scientists in advance of ACM20030 Computational Science in Stage 2.
 PHYC10050 Astronomy & Space Science Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - D) Min 0 of:
Students who intend to pursue a pathway in Mathematics, Chemistry and Education may wish to consider taking 5 credits in Physics and in Biology in order to prepare them for teaching Junior Cycle Science. If you have not taken Physics before, you may wish to take PHYC10070 Foundations of Physics. If you have taken Physics, and achieved a minimum of H5 or O2 or equivalent, you may wish to consider other listed Physics modules. If you have not taken Biology before, you may wish to take BIOL00010 Fundamentals of Biology. If you have taken Biology and achieved an O2 or H5 or better in Leaving Certificate Biology (or equivalent) you may wish to consider other listed Biology modules. Students may wish to take COMP10290 Computation for Scientists in advance of ACM20030 Computational Science in Stage 2.
 PHYC10070 Foundations of Physics Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - D) Min 0 of:
Students who intend to pursue a pathway in Mathematics, Chemistry and Education may wish to consider taking 5 credits in Physics and in Biology in order to prepare them for teaching Junior Cycle Science. If you have not taken Physics before, you may wish to take PHYC10070 Foundations of Physics. If you have taken Physics, and achieved a minimum of H5 or O2 or equivalent, you may wish to consider other listed Physics modules. If you have not taken Biology before, you may wish to take BIOL00010 Fundamentals of Biology. If you have taken Biology and achieved an O2 or H5 or better in Leaving Certificate Biology (or equivalent) you may wish to consider other listed Biology modules. Students may wish to take COMP10290 Computation for Scientists in advance of ACM20030 Computational Science in Stage 2.
 PHYC10210 Quanta, Particles & Relativity Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - D) Min 0 of:
Students who intend to pursue a pathway in Mathematics, Chemistry and Education may wish to consider taking 5 credits in Physics and in Biology in order to prepare them for teaching Junior Cycle Science. If you have not taken Physics before, you may wish to take PHYC10070 Foundations of Physics. If you have taken Physics, and achieved a minimum of H5 or O2 or equivalent, you may wish to consider other listed Physics modules. If you have not taken Biology before, you may wish to take BIOL00010 Fundamentals of Biology. If you have taken Biology and achieved an O2 or H5 or better in Leaving Certificate Biology (or equivalent) you may wish to consider other listed Biology modules. Students may wish to take COMP10290 Computation for Scientists in advance of ACM20030 Computational Science in Stage 2.
 BIOL10110 Cell Biology & Genetics Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - D) Min 0 of:
Students who intend to pursue a pathway in Mathematics, Chemistry and Education may wish to consider taking 5 credits in Physics and in Biology in order to prepare them for teaching Junior Cycle Science. If you have not taken Physics before, you may wish to take PHYC10070 Foundations of Physics. If you have taken Physics, and achieved a minimum of H5 or O2 or equivalent, you may wish to consider other listed Physics modules. If you have not taken Biology before, you may wish to take BIOL00010 Fundamentals of Biology. If you have taken Biology and achieved an O2 or H5 or better in Leaving Certificate Biology (or equivalent) you may wish to consider other listed Biology modules. Students may wish to take COMP10290 Computation for Scientists in advance of ACM20030 Computational Science in Stage 2.
 BMOL10030 Biomedical Sciences: Understanding Human Disease. Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - D) Min 0 of:
Students who intend to pursue a pathway in Mathematics, Chemistry and Education may wish to consider taking 5 credits in Physics and in Biology in order to prepare them for teaching Junior Cycle Science. If you have not taken Physics before, you may wish to take PHYC10070 Foundations of Physics. If you have taken Physics, and achieved a minimum of H5 or O2 or equivalent, you may wish to consider other listed Physics modules. If you have not taken Biology before, you may wish to take BIOL00010 Fundamentals of Biology. If you have taken Biology and achieved an O2 or H5 or better in Leaving Certificate Biology (or equivalent) you may wish to consider other listed Biology modules. Students may wish to take COMP10290 Computation for Scientists in advance of ACM20030 Computational Science in Stage 2.
 PHYC10080 Frontiers of Physics Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - E) 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 - E) 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 - E) 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 - E) 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 - E) 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 - E) 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 - E) 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 - E) 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 - E) 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 - E) 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 - E) 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 - E) 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 - E) 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 - E) 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 - E) 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 - E) 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 2 Core Modules
 CHEM20040 Structure and Reactivity in Organic Chemistry Autumn  5
Stage 2 Core Modules
 CHEM20080 The Basis of Physical Chemistry Autumn  5
Stage 2 Core Modules
 EDUC20030 Key Ideas in Education Autumn  5
Stage 2 Core Modules
 MST20010 Algebraic Structures Autumn  5
Stage 2 Core Modules
 MST20070 Multivariable Calculus with Applications Autumn  5
Stage 2 Core Modules
 CHEM20120 Physical Chemistry (level 2) Spring  5
Stage 2 Core Modules
 EDUC20020 Science and Maths Pedagogy Spring  5
Stage 2 Core Modules
 MST20040 Analysis Spring  5
Stage 2 Options - A) Min 0 of:
If not previously taken in Stage 1, students must take CHEM20140 and CHEM20100 in Stage 2. If ACM10060 was not taken in Stage 1, then ACM10100 must be taken in Stage 2.
CHEM20100 Basis of Inorganic Chemistry Autumn  5
Stage 2 Options - A) Min 0 of:
If not previously taken in Stage 1, students must take CHEM20140 and CHEM20100 in Stage 2. If ACM10060 was not taken in Stage 1, then ACM10100 must be taken in Stage 2.
ACM10100 Differential & Difference Equations: Applications to Econ & Fin Spring  5
Stage 2 Options - A) Min 0 of:
If not previously taken in Stage 1, students must take CHEM20140 and CHEM20100 in Stage 2. If ACM10060 was not taken in Stage 1, then ACM10100 must be taken in Stage 2.
CHEM20140 Introductory Transition Metal Chemistry Spring  5
Stage 2 Options - B) Min 0 of:
Students who intend to progress to Stage 3 in Mathematics, Chemistry and Education must take STAT20110 in Stage 2 or Stage 3.
STAT20110 Introduction to Probability Autumn  5
Stage 3 Core Modules
 CHEM30110 Instrumental Analysis Autumn  5
Stage 3 Core Modules
 CHEM30200 Carbonyl Chemistry, Retrosynthesis and Synthetic Methods Autumn  5
Stage 3 Core Modules
 CHEM30210 Structure Determination and Aromatic Heterocyclic Chemistry Autumn  5
Stage 3 Core Modules
 MATH30340 Peer-Assisted Tutoring Autumn  5
Stage 3 Core Modules
 PSY10050 Introduction to Psychology Autumn and Spring (separate)  5
Stage 3 Core Modules
 CHEM30250 Organometallic and Solid State Chemistry Spring  5
Stage 3 Core Modules
 CHEM30320 Chemical Thermodynamics & Physical Transformations Spring  5
Stage 3 Core Modules
 CHEM30360 Advanced Transition Metal Chem Spring  5
Stage 3 Core Modules
 EDUC30050 Schools and Society Spring  5
Stage 3 Core Modules
 MATH30390 Mathematics Pedagogy & Curriculum in Placement Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 0 of:
If not previously taken in Stage 2, students must take STAT20110 in Stage 3.
STAT20110 Introduction to Probability Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - B) Min 0 of:
Students must take MST30020 or MST30030 in Stage 3 or 4.
 MST30020 History of Mathematics Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - B) Min 0 of:
Students must take MST30020 or MST30030 in Stage 3 or 4.
 MST30030 Financial Mathematics Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - C) Min 0 of:
Students can take option modules from the list below to complete the credits required for Stage 3.
EDUC10180 Irish Childhoods Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - C) Min 0 of:
Students can take option modules from the list below to complete the credits required for Stage 3.
SUST10010 Introduction to Sustainability Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - C) Min 0 of:
Students can take option modules from the list below to complete the credits required for Stage 3.
BSEN10010 Biosystems Engineering Design Challenge Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - C) Min 0 of:
Students can take option modules from the list below to complete the credits required for Stage 3.
DSCY10040 Childhood Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - C) Min 0 of:
Students can take option modules from the list below to complete the credits required for Stage 3.
DSCY10060 Energy, Climate Change & Policy Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - C) Min 0 of:
Students can take option modules from the list below to complete the credits required for Stage 3.
PSY10040 Introduction to the Psychology of Perception and Cognition Spring  5
Stage 4 Core Modules
 EDUC42180 Professional Placement & Portfolio 1 2 Trimester duration (Aut-Spr)  20
Stage 4 Core Modules
 EDUC42850 Teaching Science A Autumn  5
Stage 4 Core Modules
 MATH40810 Mathematics Pedagogy for Classroom Practice Autumn  5
Stage 4 Core Modules
 MST30010 Group Theory and Applications Autumn  5
Stage 4 Core Modules
 MST30050 Complex Analysis Autumn  5
Stage 4 Core Modules
 EDUC42840 Maths Pedagogy in Placement Spring  5
Stage 4 Core Modules
 EDUC42860 Teaching Science B Spring  5
Stage 4 Core Modules
 MST30070 Differential Geometry Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 0 of:
If not taken in Stage 3, students must take one of MST30020 or MST30030 in Stage 4.
 MST30020 History of Mathematics Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 0 of:
If not taken in Stage 3, students must take one of MST30020 or MST30030 in Stage 4.
 MST30030 Financial Mathematics Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 0 of:
Students may take an option module from this list to complete 60 credits for Stage 4. Students who successfully complete an internship in the summer term betweeen Stage 3 and Stage 4 will be registered to SCI30080 Professional Placement module for Stage 4 credit.
 EDUC10180 Irish Childhoods Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 0 of:
Students may take an option module from this list to complete 60 credits for Stage 4. Students who successfully complete an internship in the summer term betweeen Stage 3 and Stage 4 will be registered to SCI30080 Professional Placement module for Stage 4 credit.
 SCI30080 Professional Placement-Science Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 0 of:
Students may take an option module from this list to complete 60 credits for Stage 4. Students who successfully complete an internship in the summer term betweeen Stage 3 and Stage 4 will be registered to SCI30080 Professional Placement module for Stage 4 credit.
 BSEN10010 Biosystems Engineering Design Challenge Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 0 of:
Students may take an option module from this list to complete 60 credits for Stage 4. Students who successfully complete an internship in the summer term betweeen Stage 3 and Stage 4 will be registered to SCI30080 Professional Placement module for Stage 4 credit.
 DSCY10040 Childhood Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 0 of:
Students may take an option module from this list to complete 60 credits for Stage 4. Students who successfully complete an internship in the summer term betweeen Stage 3 and Stage 4 will be registered to SCI30080 Professional Placement module for Stage 4 credit.
 DSCY10060 Energy, Climate Change & Policy Spring  5

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