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

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.

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The UCD Science common entry course offers a range of degree subjects leading to a BSc degree in one degree subject. Subjects are grouped thematically in streams.

Students who are interested in exploring a number of streams in First Year can select the Explore Multiple Streams option. If an applicant selects Explore Multiple Streams, they are offered the same First Year module guarantees as students who choose one of the thematic streams.

Email all CAO queries to AskScience@ucd.ie and our Science Office team will help you with your query.

The Science course streams available are as follows:

Choosing your Degree Subject

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

If you have a fascination with natural phenomena and find yourself constantly asking “why?” and “how?”, then you are well on your way to being a scientist. With an exciting and diverse range of subjects, Science at UCD unfolds a universe of career opportunities for students who have an enquiring mind, an ability to solve problems and a desire to explore new worlds.

UCD offers the broadest and most diverse Science programme in Ireland, with degree courses in biological, biomedical, chemical, geological, mathematical, physical and computer sciences, all delivered by lecturers at the forefront of teaching and research. By Fourth Year, you will conduct your own research and communicate your discoveries under the guidance of some of Ireland’s top scientists.

Download the Entry 2026 UCD Science brochure for more information on each degree. (pdf)

Study Areas

Students can indicate a preference for a thematic stream within the Science course on application or they can select the Explore Mulitple Streams option if they are interested in studying more than one stream in first year.

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
 SCI10010 Principles of Scientific Enquiry Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - A)1 of:
Calculus
MATH10350 is required for all Mathematics, including Mathematics, Science and Education, and Physics degree programmes.
MATH10310 is required for Biological, Biomedical, Biomolecular, Chemistry and Earth and Environmental Sciences degree programmes.
Students who wish to pursue Physics subjects and who are required to take MATH00010 MUST achieve at least an A- and take MATH10400 in the Summer Trimester as a substitute for MATH10350.
 MATH00010 Introduction to Mathematics Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - A)1 of:
Calculus
MATH10350 is required for all Mathematics, including Mathematics, Science and Education, and Physics degree programmes.
MATH10310 is required for Biological, Biomedical, Biomolecular, Chemistry and Earth and Environmental Sciences degree programmes.
Students who wish to pursue Physics subjects and who are required to take MATH00010 MUST achieve at least an A- and take MATH10400 in the Summer Trimester as a substitute for MATH10350.
 MATH10310 Calculus for Science Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - A)1 of:
Calculus
MATH10350 is required for all Mathematics, including Mathematics, Science and Education, and Physics degree programmes.
MATH10310 is required for Biological, Biomedical, Biomolecular, Chemistry and Earth and Environmental Sciences degree programmes.
Students who wish to pursue Physics subjects and who are required to take MATH00010 MUST achieve at least an A- and take MATH10400 in the Summer Trimester as a substitute for MATH10350.
 MATH10350 Calculus in the Mathematical and Physical Sciences Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - A)1 of:
Calculus
MATH10350 is required for all Mathematics, including Mathematics, Science and Education, and Physics degree programmes.
MATH10310 is required for Biological, Biomedical, Biomolecular, Chemistry and Earth and Environmental Sciences degree programmes.
Students who wish to pursue Physics subjects and who are required to take MATH00010 MUST achieve at least an A- and take MATH10400 in the Summer Trimester as a substitute for MATH10350.
 MATH10400 Calculus (Online) Summer  5
Stage 1 Options - B) Min 1 of:
Linear Algebra
Students must take either MATH10290 or MATH10340 in Stage 1. MATH10340 is required for all Mathematics and Physics degree programmes.
 MATH10290 Linear Algebra for Science Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - B) Min 1 of:
Linear Algebra
Students must take either MATH10290 or MATH10340 in Stage 1. MATH10340 is required for all Mathematics and Physics degree programmes.
 MATH10340 Linear Algebra in the Mathematical and Physical Sciences Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - C) Min 0 of:
Students who did not achieve a O1 or H5 or better in Leaving Certificate Chemistry must take CHEM00010. Students who did not achieve a O2 or H6 or better in Leaving Certificate Biology must take BIOL00010. Students who did not take Leaving Certificate Physics, and who want to remain eligible for Neuroscience or Physiology, must take PHYC10070 in Stage 1 or Stage 2. Students who wish to pursue Physics in Stage 2 and who did not achieve H5 in Leaving Certificate Physics must take PHYC10070 in Stage 1. Students who wish to remain eligible for Applied & Computational Mathematics or any Physics subjects who did not achieve a minimum grade of H5 in Leaving Certificate Higher applied Mathematics must take ACM10080 in Stage 1. Students who wish to remain eligible for Mathematics or Physics subjects in Stage 2 who did not achieve H5 or higher in Higher Leaving Cert Computer Science (or equivalent) must take COMP10290 in Stage 1.
 ACM10080 Introduction to Applied and Computational Mathematics Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - C) Min 0 of:
Students who did not achieve a O1 or H5 or better in Leaving Certificate Chemistry must take CHEM00010. Students who did not achieve a O2 or H6 or better in Leaving Certificate Biology must take BIOL00010. Students who did not take Leaving Certificate Physics, and who want to remain eligible for Neuroscience or Physiology, must take PHYC10070 in Stage 1 or Stage 2. Students who wish to pursue Physics in Stage 2 and who did not achieve H5 in Leaving Certificate Physics must take PHYC10070 in Stage 1. Students who wish to remain eligible for Applied & Computational Mathematics or any Physics subjects who did not achieve a minimum grade of H5 in Leaving Certificate Higher applied Mathematics must take ACM10080 in Stage 1. Students who wish to remain eligible for Mathematics or Physics subjects in Stage 2 who did not achieve H5 or higher in Higher Leaving Cert Computer Science (or equivalent) must take COMP10290 in Stage 1.
 BIOL00010 Fundamentals of Biology Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - C) Min 0 of:
Students who did not achieve a O1 or H5 or better in Leaving Certificate Chemistry must take CHEM00010. Students who did not achieve a O2 or H6 or better in Leaving Certificate Biology must take BIOL00010. Students who did not take Leaving Certificate Physics, and who want to remain eligible for Neuroscience or Physiology, must take PHYC10070 in Stage 1 or Stage 2. Students who wish to pursue Physics in Stage 2 and who did not achieve H5 in Leaving Certificate Physics must take PHYC10070 in Stage 1. Students who wish to remain eligible for Applied & Computational Mathematics or any Physics subjects who did not achieve a minimum grade of H5 in Leaving Certificate Higher applied Mathematics must take ACM10080 in Stage 1. Students who wish to remain eligible for Mathematics or Physics subjects in Stage 2 who did not achieve H5 or higher in Higher Leaving Cert Computer Science (or equivalent) must take COMP10290 in Stage 1.
 CHEM00010 Introductory Chemistry Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - C) Min 0 of:
Students who did not achieve a O1 or H5 or better in Leaving Certificate Chemistry must take CHEM00010. Students who did not achieve a O2 or H6 or better in Leaving Certificate Biology must take BIOL00010. Students who did not take Leaving Certificate Physics, and who want to remain eligible for Neuroscience or Physiology, must take PHYC10070 in Stage 1 or Stage 2. Students who wish to pursue Physics in Stage 2 and who did not achieve H5 in Leaving Certificate Physics must take PHYC10070 in Stage 1. Students who wish to remain eligible for Applied & Computational Mathematics or any Physics subjects who did not achieve a minimum grade of H5 in Leaving Certificate Higher applied Mathematics must take ACM10080 in Stage 1. Students who wish to remain eligible for Mathematics or Physics subjects in Stage 2 who did not achieve H5 or higher in Higher Leaving Cert Computer Science (or equivalent) must take COMP10290 in Stage 1.
 COMP10290 Computation for Scientists Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - C) Min 0 of:
Students who did not achieve a O1 or H5 or better in Leaving Certificate Chemistry must take CHEM00010. Students who did not achieve a O2 or H6 or better in Leaving Certificate Biology must take BIOL00010. Students who did not take Leaving Certificate Physics, and who want to remain eligible for Neuroscience or Physiology, must take PHYC10070 in Stage 1 or Stage 2. Students who wish to pursue Physics in Stage 2 and who did not achieve H5 in Leaving Certificate Physics must take PHYC10070 in Stage 1. Students who wish to remain eligible for Applied & Computational Mathematics or any Physics subjects who did not achieve a minimum grade of H5 in Leaving Certificate Higher applied Mathematics must take ACM10080 in Stage 1. Students who wish to remain eligible for Mathematics or Physics subjects in Stage 2 who did not achieve H5 or higher in Higher Leaving Cert Computer Science (or equivalent) must take COMP10290 in Stage 1.
 PHYC10070 Foundations of Physics Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - D) Min 0 of:
Students must have a minimum of 55 credits in Science Programme modules. Students may take 60 credits from the Science programme or they can choose a 5-credit elective module in the Spring trimester. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to you in Stage 2. Please check the Stage 1 Guide for further details.
 BIOL10130 Biology in Action Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - D) Min 0 of:
Students must have a minimum of 55 credits in Science Programme modules. Students may take 60 credits from the Science programme or they can choose a 5-credit elective module in the Spring trimester. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to you in Stage 2. Please check the Stage 1 Guide for further details.
 BIOL10140 Life on Earth Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - D) Min 0 of:
Students must have a minimum of 55 credits in Science Programme modules. Students may take 60 credits from the Science programme or they can choose a 5-credit elective module in the Spring trimester. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to you in Stage 2. Please check the Stage 1 Guide for further details.
 CHEM10040 The Molecular World Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - D) Min 0 of:
Students must have a minimum of 55 credits in Science Programme modules. Students may take 60 credits from the Science programme or they can choose a 5-credit elective module in the Spring trimester. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to you in Stage 2. Please check the Stage 1 Guide for further details.
 CHEM20100 Basis of Inorganic Chemistry Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - D) Min 0 of:
Students must have a minimum of 55 credits in Science Programme modules. Students may take 60 credits from the Science programme or they can choose a 5-credit elective module in the Spring trimester. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to you in Stage 2. Please check the Stage 1 Guide for further details.
 COMP10010 Introduction to Programming I Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - D) Min 0 of:
Students must have a minimum of 55 credits in Science Programme modules. Students may take 60 credits from the Science programme or they can choose a 5-credit elective module in the Spring trimester. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to you in Stage 2. Please check the Stage 1 Guide for further details.
 MATH10040 Numbers & Functions Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - D) Min 0 of:
Students must have a minimum of 55 credits in Science Programme modules. Students may take 60 credits from the Science programme or they can choose a 5-credit elective module in the Spring trimester. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to you in Stage 2. Please check the Stage 1 Guide for further details.
 PHIL10160 Critical Thinking Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - D) Min 0 of:
Students must have a minimum of 55 credits in Science Programme modules. Students may take 60 credits from the Science programme or they can choose a 5-credit elective module in the Spring trimester. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to you in Stage 2. Please check the Stage 1 Guide for further details.
 PHYC10050 Astronomy & Space Science Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - D) Min 0 of:
Students must have a minimum of 55 credits in Science Programme modules. Students may take 60 credits from the Science programme or they can choose a 5-credit elective module in the Spring trimester. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to you in Stage 2. Please check the Stage 1 Guide for further details.
 PHYC10210 Quanta, Particles & Relativity Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - D) Min 0 of:
Students must have a minimum of 55 credits in Science Programme modules. Students may take 60 credits from the Science programme or they can choose a 5-credit elective module in the Spring trimester. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to you in Stage 2. Please check the Stage 1 Guide for further details.
 PHYC10250 Thermal Physics and Materials Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - D) Min 0 of:
Students must have a minimum of 55 credits in Science Programme modules. Students may take 60 credits from the Science programme or they can choose a 5-credit elective module in the Spring trimester. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to you in Stage 2. Please check the Stage 1 Guide for further details.
 PHYC10270 Introduction to Biophysics Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - D) Min 0 of:
Students must have a minimum of 55 credits in Science Programme modules. Students may take 60 credits from the Science programme or they can choose a 5-credit elective module in the Spring trimester. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to you in Stage 2. Please check the Stage 1 Guide for further details.
 STAT10010 Research Methods Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - D) Min 0 of:
Students must have a minimum of 55 credits in Science Programme modules. Students may take 60 credits from the Science programme or they can choose a 5-credit elective module in the Spring trimester. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to you in Stage 2. Please check the Stage 1 Guide for further details.
 GEOL10050 Earth and Humanity Autumn and Spring (separate)  5
Stage 1 Options - D) Min 0 of:
Students must have a minimum of 55 credits in Science Programme modules. Students may take 60 credits from the Science programme or they can choose a 5-credit elective module in the Spring trimester. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to you in Stage 2. Please check the Stage 1 Guide for further details.
 GEOL10060 Introduction to Earth Sciences Autumn and Spring (separate)  5
Stage 1 Options - D) Min 0 of:
Students must have a minimum of 55 credits in Science Programme modules. Students may take 60 credits from the Science programme or they can choose a 5-credit elective module in the Spring trimester. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to you in Stage 2. Please check the Stage 1 Guide for further details.
 STAT10050 Practical Statistics Autumn and Spring (separate)  5
Stage 1 Options - D) Min 0 of:
Students must have a minimum of 55 credits in Science Programme modules. Students may take 60 credits from the Science programme or they can choose a 5-credit elective module in the Spring trimester. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to you in Stage 2. Please check the Stage 1 Guide for further details.
 ACM10060 Applications of Differential Equations Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - D) Min 0 of:
Students must have a minimum of 55 credits in Science Programme modules. Students may take 60 credits from the Science programme or they can choose a 5-credit elective module in the Spring trimester. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to you in Stage 2. Please check the Stage 1 Guide for further details.
 BIOL10110 Cell Biology & Genetics Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - D) Min 0 of:
Students must have a minimum of 55 credits in Science Programme modules. Students may take 60 credits from the Science programme or they can choose a 5-credit elective module in the Spring trimester. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to you in Stage 2. Please check the Stage 1 Guide for further details.
 BMOL10030 Biomedical Sciences: Understanding Human Disease. Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - D) Min 0 of:
Students must have a minimum of 55 credits in Science Programme modules. Students may take 60 credits from the Science programme or they can choose a 5-credit elective module in the Spring trimester. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to you in Stage 2. Please check the Stage 1 Guide for further details.
 CHEM10050 Basis of Organic and Biological Chemistry Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - D) Min 0 of:
Students must have a minimum of 55 credits in Science Programme modules. Students may take 60 credits from the Science programme or they can choose a 5-credit elective module in the Spring trimester. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to you in Stage 2. Please check the Stage 1 Guide for further details.
 CHEM10100 Aspects of Medicinal Chemistry and Chemical Biology Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - D) Min 0 of:
Students must have a minimum of 55 credits in Science Programme modules. Students may take 60 credits from the Science programme or they can choose a 5-credit elective module in the Spring trimester. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to you in Stage 2. Please check the Stage 1 Guide for further details.
 CHEM10210 Aspects of Chemical and Environmental Analysis Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - D) Min 0 of:
Students must have a minimum of 55 credits in Science Programme modules. Students may take 60 credits from the Science programme or they can choose a 5-credit elective module in the Spring trimester. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to you in Stage 2. Please check the Stage 1 Guide for further details.
 COMP10020 Introduction to Programming II Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - D) Min 0 of:
Students must have a minimum of 55 credits in Science Programme modules. Students may take 60 credits from the Science programme or they can choose a 5-credit elective module in the Spring trimester. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to you in Stage 2. Please check the Stage 1 Guide for further details.
 COMP10060 Computer Science for Engineers I Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - D) Min 0 of:
Students must have a minimum of 55 credits in Science Programme modules. Students may take 60 credits from the Science programme or they can choose a 5-credit elective module in the Spring trimester. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to you in Stage 2. Please check the Stage 1 Guide for further details.
 ECON10720 Microeconomics for Business Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - D) Min 0 of:
Students must have a minimum of 55 credits in Science Programme modules. Students may take 60 credits from the Science programme or they can choose a 5-credit elective module in the Spring trimester. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to you in Stage 2. Please check the Stage 1 Guide for further details.
 GEOL10030 Field Geology, Level 1 Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - D) Min 0 of:
Students must have a minimum of 55 credits in Science Programme modules. Students may take 60 credits from the Science programme or they can choose a 5-credit elective module in the Spring trimester. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to you in Stage 2. Please check the Stage 1 Guide for further details.
 GEOL10040 Earth, Environment and Society Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - D) Min 0 of:
Students must have a minimum of 55 credits in Science Programme modules. Students may take 60 credits from the Science programme or they can choose a 5-credit elective module in the Spring trimester. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to you in Stage 2. Please check the Stage 1 Guide for further details.
 GEOL10070 Understanding Earth Systems Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - D) Min 0 of:
Students must have a minimum of 55 credits in Science Programme modules. Students may take 60 credits from the Science programme or they can choose a 5-credit elective module in the Spring trimester. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to you in Stage 2. Please check the Stage 1 Guide for further details.
 MATH10320 Mathematical Analysis Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - D) Min 0 of:
Students must have a minimum of 55 credits in Science Programme modules. Students may take 60 credits from the Science programme or they can choose a 5-credit elective module in the Spring trimester. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to you in Stage 2. Please check the Stage 1 Guide for further details.
 MATH10410 Mathematics & Science Education & Communication Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - D) Min 0 of:
Students must have a minimum of 55 credits in Science Programme modules. Students may take 60 credits from the Science programme or they can choose a 5-credit elective module in the Spring trimester. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to you in Stage 2. Please check the Stage 1 Guide for further details.
 PHYC10080 Frontiers of Physics Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - D) Min 0 of:
Students must have a minimum of 55 credits in Science Programme modules. Students may take 60 credits from the Science programme or they can choose a 5-credit elective module in the Spring trimester. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to you in Stage 2. Please check the Stage 1 Guide for further details.
 PHYC20080 Fields, Waves and Light Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - D) Min 0 of:
Students must have a minimum of 55 credits in Science Programme modules. Students may take 60 credits from the Science programme or they can choose a 5-credit elective module in the Spring trimester. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to you in Stage 2. Please check the Stage 1 Guide for further details.
 STAT10060 Statistical Modelling 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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ACM20030 Computational Science Autumn  5
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BIOL10130 Biology in Action Autumn  5
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BIOL10140 Life on Earth Autumn  5
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BIOL20050 Climate Change and Agriculture Autumn  5
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BMOL20060 Biomolecular Lab Skills 1 Autumn  5
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BMOL20090 Molecular Genetics and Biotech Autumn  5
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BMOL20110 Biomolecular Sciences Autumn  5
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CELB20060 Principles of Cell & Molecular Biology Autumn  5
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CHEM20040 Structure and Reactivity in Organic Chemistry Autumn  5
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CHEM20080 The Basis of Physical Chemistry Autumn  5
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CHEM20090 Chemistry for Biology Autumn  5
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CHEM20100 Basis of Inorganic Chemistry Autumn  5
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COMP10010 Introduction to Programming I Autumn  5
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COMP10040 Introduction to Computer Architecture Autumn  5
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COMP20020 Digital Systems Autumn  5
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COMP20070 Databases and Information Systems I Autumn  5
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EDUC20030 Key Ideas in Education Autumn  5
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FIN20040 Foundations of Finance Autumn  5
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FOR20040 Tree Structure and Function Autumn  5
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GEOL20180 Geoscience perspectives on the UN Sustainable Development Goals Autumn  5
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GEOL20200 Dynamic Earth Autumn  5
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GEOL20250 Earth Materials and Processes Autumn  5
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MATH10040 Numbers & Functions Autumn  5
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MATH10310 Calculus for Science Autumn  5
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MATH10350 Calculus in the Mathematical and Physical Sciences Autumn  5
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MATH20060 Calculus of Several Variables Autumn  5
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MATH20150 Graphs and Networks Autumn  5
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MATH20300 Linear Algebra 2 for the Mathematical Sciences Autumn  5
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MST20010 Algebraic Structures Autumn  5
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MST20070 Multivariable Calculus with Applications Autumn  5
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PHYC10050 Astronomy & Space Science Autumn  5
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PHYC10070 Foundations of Physics Autumn  5
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PHYC10210 Quanta, Particles & Relativity Autumn  5
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PHYC20020 Introductory Quantum Mechanics Autumn  5
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PHYC20100 Thermo & Stat Physics Autumn  5
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PHYS20040 An introduction to Physiology: Human cells and tissues Autumn  5
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STAT10010 Research Methods Autumn  5
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STAT20110 Introduction to Probability Autumn  5
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STAT20230 Modern Regression Analysis Autumn  5
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ZOOL20020 Animal Behaviour Autumn  5
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GEOL10050 Earth and Humanity Autumn and Spring (separate)  5
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GEOL20110 Global Environmental Change Autumn and Spring (separate)  5
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GEOL20240 Medical Geology Autumn and Spring (separate)  5
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SCI20020 Introduction to Project Management and Leadership Autumn and Spring (separate)  5
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STAT10050 Practical Statistics Autumn and Spring (separate)  5
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ACM10100 Differential & Difference Equations: Applications to Econ & Fin Spring  5
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ACM20050 Dynamics of Classical Systems Spring  5
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ACM20060 Oscillations and Waves Spring  5
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ACM20150 Vector Integral & Differential Calculus Spring  5
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BIOC20060 Biochemistry in Action Spring  5
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BIOL20060 Scientific Communication Spring  5
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BMOL10030 Biomedical Sciences: Understanding Human Disease. Spring  5
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BMOL20070 Biomolecular Lab Skills 2 Spring  5
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BOTN20050 Principles of Plant Biology and Biotechnology Spring  5
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CHEM20050 Medicinal Chemistry and Chemical Biology (level 2) Spring  5
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CHEM20110 Env & Sustainable Chemistry Spring  5
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CHEM20120 Physical Chemistry (level 2) Spring  5
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CHEM20140 Introductory Transition Metal Chemistry Spring  5
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COMP10020 Introduction to Programming II Spring  5
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COMP10060 Computer Science for Engineers I Spring  5
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COMP20050 Software Engineering Project 2 Spring  5
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COMP20090 Introduction to Cognitive Science Spring  5
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COMP20180 Intro to Operating Systems Spring  5
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COMP20200 UNIX Programming Spring  5
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ECON10720 Microeconomics for Business Spring  5
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EDUC20020 Science and Maths Pedagogy Spring  5
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ENVB20050 Principles of Environmental Biology & Ecology Spring  5
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FOR20050 Principles of Forestry Spring  5
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FOR20110 Forests, Climate and Carbon Spring  5
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GENE20020 Principles of Genetics Spring  5
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GEOL10040 Earth, Environment and Society Spring  5
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GEOL10070 Understanding Earth Systems Spring  5
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HORT20020 Fundamentals of Horticulture Spring  5
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MATH10320 Mathematical Analysis Spring  5
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MATH20260 The Mathematics of Google Spring  5
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MATH20270 Theory of Games Spring  5
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MATH20310 Groups, Rings and Fields Spring  5
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MICR20050 Microbiology in Medicine, Biotechnology and the Environment Spring  5
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MST20040 Analysis Spring  5
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NEUR20050 Principles of Neuroscience Spring  5
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PHAR20040 Pharmacology:Biomedical Scienc Spring  5
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PHYC20040 Exploring the Solar System Spring  5
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PHYC20060 Methods for Physicists Spring  5
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PHYC20080 Fields, Waves and Light Spring  5
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PHYC20090 Electronics and Devices Spring  5
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PHYS20030 An Introduction to Physiology: Organs and Systems Spring  5
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STAT20060 Statistics & Probability Spring  5
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STAT20100 Inferential Statistics Spring  5
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ZOOL20030 Principles of Zoology Spring  5
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By studying an undergraduate degree in the Science programme, you will be joining a global community of scientists and will be taught by world-class researchers at the forefront of research in one of the most innovative and diverse programmes in Ireland, encompassing biology, sustainability, chemistry, physics, earth sciences, mathematics and computer science. Faculty who teach on the Science programme draw on their research to provide an inclusive and equitable education for scientists who will be leaders and innovators in a range of industries and research institutes working towards a sustainable and equitable future. 

The curriculum is informed by the following research:

  • Exploring and understanding the processes that drive and can mitigate and enable adaptation to global change from evolutionary, environmental and social perspectives at levels ranging from molecular and genetic to individual, ecosystem and landscape

  • Translating fundamental discoveries to a greater understanding of health and disease, with the ultimate aim of informing novel drug discovery

  • Performing fundamental and applied research with a focus on current societal challenges including the energy transition, environmental change, geohazards and access to natural resources

The College of Science offers a range of degree subjects within the Science and Sustainability common entry courses that embed sustainability principles and are working towards the following Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):

  • Good Health and Well-being (SGD 3)
  • Quality Education (SDG 4)
  • Affordable and Clean Energy (SGD 7)
  • Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure (SDG 9)
  • Sustainable Cities and Communities (SGD 11)
  • Responsible Consumption and Production (SGD 12)
  • Life Below Water (SDG 14)
  • Life on Land (SDG 15)

The programmes at UCD are designed to equip students with the best education in their chosen field, while at the same time embedding the UN’s sustainable development goals (SDGs) in their education where most relevant.

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