Biochemistry & Molecular Biology  (BBC2)

Students’ performance will be reviewed at the end of the academic year. Students who fail 50% or more of their registered modules, and who fail to progress to the next stage of their programme, will be identified under the UCD Continuation – Academic progress policy. Students’ performance will continue to be reviewed in subsequent trimesters and students will be invited to meetings with the College of Science office for support and guidance.

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.

Students in their third year have spent time in Germany, United Kingdom and USA in universities such as Ruprechts-Karls-Universität, University of Edinburgh, University of California, San Diego, and University of Chicago.

Students in their fourth year have spent time at the University of Copenhagen, Denmark.

Graduates in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology can find employment in pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, forensic science laboratories, hospital and clinical laboratories, and food and beverage companies.

Graduates are eligible to apply for a range of MSc programmes in Ireland and abroad, in areas such as biotechnology, imaging and microscopy and molecular medicine. Graduates can also pursue a PhD in universities in Ireland and abroad in areas such as medical research, drug development and biomedical science.

• Level 5/6 QQI-FET
• Open Learning Entry Route
• Mature Entry Route
• DARE Entry Route
• HEAR Entry Route
• University Access

Dr Jana Haase
UCD School of Biomolecular and
Biomedical Science
askscience@ucd.ie

Stage 2

Students take 5 core modules. Students must select 50 credits of programme modules (core/option) modules from the BSc programme. Additional modules may be selected from the BSc programme to complete Stage 2 or alternatively, student may select 10 credits from elective modules.