This programme in biological sciences is specifically designed for a dual (4+0) degree provided jointly by South China Agricultural University (SCAU) and University College Dublin (UCD). The programme focuses on living organisms, their biology, their interactions with each other and the environment, and their importance for and use by humans. The programme covers all scales of biological systems, from molecules, cells, whole organisms, to ecosystems and the global biosphere. Your studies will first cover the basic sciences (including chemistry, mathematics, genetics, molecular biology) essential for understanding biological structures, functions and processes. Then, you will learn about the evolution, classification and biology of micro-organisms, plants and animals, and the techniques used to classify, culture, study and use these organisms. Finally, you will learn how biological sciences are applied in biotechnology and molecular sciences, plant and animal production, nature conservation and ecosystem management. The programme provides in its graduates a professional body of biological, biotechnological and ecological knowledge and technical skills, as well as interpersonal skills and a capacity for critical thinking that are necessary to tackle major challenges society faces today.

1 - Comprehensive understanding of how organisms survive and function, at all scales from molecular, cell, whole-organism, ecosystem, to the biosphere
2 - Detailed knowledge of the biology of micro-organisms, plants and animals
3 - Use a wide range of laboratory and field procedures and equipment in an efficient and safe way
4 - Ability to devise, conduct and interpret scientific investigations involving the collection, appropriate analysis and reporting of biological data
5 - Generic skills required in a wide range of career paths in biological, biotechnological and ecological fields
6 - Ability to search and review scientific literature and other reliable information sources, and effectively communicate biological information
7 - English language proficiency and international study experience

Module ID	Module Title	Trimester	Credits
Stage 1 Core Modules
GDIC1001K	English for University Studies	Autumn	10
GDIC1006K	Introduction of Life Sciences	Autumn	5
GDIC1012K	Mathematics I (BS & Hort)	Autumn	5
GDIC1014K	Inorganic & Analytical Chem	Autumn	5
GDIC1015K	Chemistry Experiments 1	Autumn	5
BIOL1015K	Origin and Diversity of Life	Spring	5
GDIC1002K	English Gen Academic Purposes	Spring	10
GDIC1013K	Mathematics II (Theory & Experiments) (BS & Hort)	Spring	5
GDIC1016K	Chemistry Experiments 2	Spring	5
GDIC1017K	Organic Chemistry	Spring	5
Stage 1 Core Modules
Stage 2 Core Modules
BIOL2001K	Plant Biology	Autumn	5
FDSC2027K	Microbiology	Autumn	5
GDIC2001K	Academic Writing & Com Skills	Autumn	5
GDIC2010K	Microbiology - Experiments	Autumn	5
GDIC2015K	Biochemistry (Theory&Experiments) BS	Autumn	5
GDIC3032K	Plant Biology Exper&Practice	Autumn	5
AESC2009K	Microbiology in Action: Food, Health, Environment	Spring	5
BIOL2002K	Animal Biology	Spring	5
BIOL2003K	Quantitative Skills for Biologists	Spring	5
GDIC1021K	College Physics (Theory & Experiments)	Spring	5
GDIC2002K	Eng Specific Academic Purpose	Spring	5
GDIC2019K	Animal Biology (Expe&Practice)	Spring	5
Stage 2 Core Modules
Stage 3 Core Modules
BIOL3001K	Genetics	Autumn	5
BIOL3002K	Cell Biology (China)	Autumn	5
GDIC3013K	Genetics Experiments	Autumn	5
GDIC3015K	Cell Biology Experiments	Autumn	5
GDIC3019K	Plant physiology research&tech	Autumn	5
GDIC3029K	Plant Physiology	Autumn	5
AESC3026K	Soil Science and Plant Nutrition	Spring	5
AESC3027K	The Circular Bioeconomy	Spring	5
BIOL3003K	Big Data Bioinformatics	Spring	5
FDSC2025K	Human Nutrition	Spring	5
GDIC3022K	Microbial Physiology	Spring	5
GDIC3028K	Molecular Biology	Spring	5
Stage 3 Core Modules
Stage 4 Core Modules
AESC4069K	Biodiversity and Ecosystem Ecology	Autumn	5
AESC4070K	Global Change Biology	Autumn	5
AESC4071K	Wildlife Management and Conservation	Autumn	5
AESC4072K	One Health: Plants, Animals, Humans, Environment	Autumn	5
AESC4073K	Global Food Security	Autumn	5
GDIC3021K	Scientific Research Training	Autumn	5
BIOL4000K	Sc. Writing & Communication	Spring	5
GDIC3004K	Graduation Practice	Spring	10
GDIC3024K	Graduation Thesis/Design - BSC	Spring	15
Stage 4 Core Modules