This programme is aimed at students who are interested in understanding how the human body works as an integrated organism in health, and investigating the associated mechanisms leading to diseases of the cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal system, endocrine and nervous systems. On completion of the programme, Physiology graduates are ideally equipped with a range of skills pertinent to a career in biomedical research or a health related discipline. We value and therefore encourage our students to be knowledgeable, critical thinkers, with a strong understanding of biomedical research. We aim to provide a learning environment that fosters autonomous student learning and scientific curiosity, promotes scientific integrity and develops excellent written and oral communication skills. We utilise a varied approach to scholarship, delivered by a research-intensive faculty, focussed on small group interactions, lectures and tutorials, and substantial laboratory experiences embedded in an active research environment. Assessment varies according to the educational and learning outcomes of the module and specifically focuses on examining the students' ability to effectively communicate a deep understanding of integrative physiological concepts.
- School
- School of Medicine
- Attendance
- Full Time
- Level
- Undergraduate
- NFQ Level
- 8
- Award
- Bachelor of Science
- Mode of Delivery
- On Campus
- Programme Director
- Assoc Professor John Baugh
- Overall Programme Credits:
- 240
- Programme Credits:
- Stage 1
Core/Option: 55 Electives: 5
Stage 2
Core/Option: 50 Electives: 10
Stage 3
Core/Option: 50 Electives: 10
Stage 4
Core/Option: 60 Electives: 0 - Major/Minor Core & Option Credits:
- Stage 3: 50
Stage 4: 60
Curricular information is subject to change.
If you are interested in doing an Internship as part of Stage 4, you must indicate your interest now (in Stage 3).
See full details www.ucd.ie/science/careers/internships/students/
2 - Students will develop a deep understanding of how molecules, cells and organs interact to form a whole being, from the molecular basis of cell function to the integrated and co-ordinated behaviour of the human body.
3 - Students will have an understanding of major organ systems, mechanisms of important diseases, and how experimental models can be used to develop our understanding of associated disease processes with an aim to discover therapeutic strategies.
4 - Students will be able to apply their knowledge and understanding of Physiology to problem solve and work effectively using evaluative and critical skills in a range of contexts.
5 - Students will be able to competently perform a range of important practical research techniques relevant to Physiological and scientific research, aligned with an understanding of the fundamental principles underlying the methodological approach.
6 - Students will be able to conceptualise and comprehend the research process, the evolving nature of research, how this process leads to the generation of new knowledge, and will have substantially engaged in independent Physiological research.
7 - Students will develop a substantial knowledge of a broad range of information resources, literature databases, and other relevant resources, and be able to effectively use these resources to support their research practice in an organised and timely way
8 - Students will be able to critically analyse physiological research, identify pertinent and key questions and problems, and be able to articulate and communicate their scientific ideas in a competent and professional manner.
9 - Students will develop an appreciation of the value of a broad range of communication skills as an instrument to enhancing their own scholarship, interacting with others and furthering their scientific understanding.
10 - Students will develop excellent oral and written communication skills, data analysis, summary and presentation, and appropriate scientific writing, to ensure competency in delivering key integral points supported by computer and IT skills
11 - Students will be able to reflect on personal and professional values, the connection between ethics and professional / scientific practice and their responsibility to utilise this knowledge with integrity to make independent and informed decisions.
12 - Students will be able to work effectively both in teams and independently, driven by a scientific curiosity, to continue to meet new challenges and further their scholarship.
13 - Students will be aware of their responsibility and ability to confidently and competently contribute to the local, national and international communities as graduates of UCD.
Where the rate of progression and performance over two academic years is deemed unacceptable, a case will be submitted to the Governing Board for review. A recommendation for discontinuation may be the outcome of this review.
As Stages 3 and 4 have the most dynamic components of the programme, and the material studied previously may no longer be relevant, a student who has been away from the programme for a significant period should be required to register again to Stage 3. The upper limit for completion of Stages 3 and 4 should be six years if they choose to do 120 credits with 20 in each year.
Stage 3
Students take eight core modules and two optional modules. Additional modules can be selected from the BSc programme or alternatively, student may select 10 credits from elective modules.
If you are interested in doing an Internship as part of Stage 4, you must indicate your interest now (in Stage 3). See full details www.ucd.ie/science/careers/internships/students/
Stage 4
Students complete 60 credits. Students must select all four core modules (35 credits) and the remaining modules must be selected from Option lists 1 and 2.
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 | |||
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Stage 3 Core Modules |
PHYS30010 | Cardiovascular Physiology | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 3 Core Modules |
PHYS30090 | Digestion and Excretion | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 3 Core Modules |
PHYS30300 | Immunophysiology | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 3 Core Modules |
STAT20070 | Data Modelling for Science | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 3 Core Modules |
PHYS30020 | Respiratory Physiology | Spring | 5 |
Stage 3 Core Modules |
PHYS30040 | Endocrine Physiology | Spring | 5 |
Stage 3 Core Modules |
PHYS30190 | Experimental Physiology | Spring | 5 |
Stage 3 Core Modules |
PHYS30270 | The Brain and Motor Control | Spring | 5 |
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 2 of: Students select two optional modules from the list below. |
BMOL30040 | Receptor-mediated cell signalling | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 2 of: Students select two optional modules from the list below. |
MEIN30240 | Bioinformatics | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 2 of: Students select two optional modules from the list below. |
PHAR30010 | Chemotherapeutic Agents | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 2 of: Students select two optional modules from the list below. |
PHAR30080 | Pharmacology of Neurodegenerative and Psychiatric Illness | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 2 of: Students select two optional modules from the list below. |
ZOOL30030 | Evolutionary Biology | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 2 of: Students select two optional modules from the list below. |
BMOL30020 | Molecular basis of disease | Spring | 5 |
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 2 of: Students select two optional modules from the list below. |
GENE30030 | Genetic Basis of Disease | Spring | 5 |
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 2 of: Students select two optional modules from the list below. |
PHAR30050 | Experimental and therapeutic strategies in molecular pharmacology | Spring | 5 |
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 2 of: Students select two optional modules from the list below. |
RDGY30520 | Medical Imaging (Clin/Res) | Spring | 5 |
Stage 4 Core Modules |
PHYS30180 | Physiological Genomics | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 4 Core Modules |
PHYS40170 | Fundamentals of Physiological Research | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 4 Core Modules |
PHYS40270 | Physiology Journal Club | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 4 Core Modules |
PHYS40060 | Physiology Research Project | Spring | 20 |
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 4 of: Students select at least 4 modules from Option List 1. Students may select all 5 modules from this list. |
PHYS30110 | Adaptation to hypoxia: high altitude and lessons for disease | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 4 of: Students select at least 4 modules from Option List 1. Students may select all 5 modules from this list. |
PHYS30280 | Psychiatric and Neurological brain disorders | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 4 of: Students select at least 4 modules from Option List 1. Students may select all 5 modules from this list. |
PHYS30310 | Exercise Physiology | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 4 of: Students select at least 4 modules from Option List 1. Students may select all 5 modules from this list. |
PHYS30250 | Haemostasis and Thrombosis | Spring | 5 |
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 4 of: Students select at least 4 modules from Option List 1. Students may select all 5 modules from this list. |
PHYS30260 | The Physiology of Disease | Spring | 5 |
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 0 of: Students can select 1 module from this list. |
BMOL30030 | Regulation of Gene Expression | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 0 of: Students can select 1 module from this list. |
MEIN30240 | Bioinformatics | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 0 of: Students can select 1 module from this list. |
NEUR40020 | Physiology of Synaptic Plasticity | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 0 of: Students can select 1 module from this list. |
PATH40020 | Clinical Biomarkers | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 0 of: Students can select 1 module from this list. |
SCI30080 | Professional Placement-Science | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 0 of: Students can select 1 module from this list. |
ANAT20010 | Clinical Human Anatomy III | Spring | 5 |
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 0 of: Students can select 1 module from this list. |
BMOL30020 | Molecular basis of disease | Spring | 5 |
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 0 of: Students can select 1 module from this list. |
GENE30030 | Genetic Basis of Disease | Spring | 5 |
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 0 of: Students can select 1 module from this list. |
GENE40030 | Advanced Mechanisms of Gene Regulation | Spring | 5 |
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 0 of: Students can select 1 module from this list. |
NEUR40030 | Modulation of Synaptic Signalling | Spring | 5 |
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 0 of: Students can select 1 module from this list. |
PHAR30020 | Endocrine, Renal and Reproductive Pharmacology | Spring | 5 |
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 0 of: Students can select 1 module from this list. |
PHAR30050 | Experimental and therapeutic strategies in molecular pharmacology | Spring | 5 |
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 0 of: Students can select 1 module from this list. |
RDGY30520 | Medical Imaging (Clin/Res) | Spring | 5 |
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 0 of: Students can select 1 module from this list. |
MDSA30280 | SSRA Research Elective I | Summer | 5 |
Module Weighting Info
Award | GPA | ||||
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Programme | Module Weightings | Rule Description | Description | ||
BHSCI001 | Stage 4 - 70.00% Stage 3 - 30.00% |
Standard Honours Award | First Class Honours | 3.68 |
4.20 |
Second Class Honours, Grade 1 | 3.08 |
3.67 |
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Second Class Honours, Grade 2 | 2.48 |
3.07 |
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Pass | 2.00 |
2.47 |