The aim of the programme is to provide a broadly-based education in the knowledge and skills needed by students to pursue careers in the range of sectors underpinned by chemical science and technology. Graduates from this programme will have the capacity to apply their chemical knowledge and skills, creativity, and critical thinking, to solve problems of scientific and social importance, and to generate new knowledge. We provide a stimulating and supportive learning environment, in which students develop their knowledge and understanding of Chemistry as an enabling science. Immersed in a research-intensive environment, located in state-of-the-art facilities, students will work individually and in teams, and engage in cutting-edge projects that will hone their critical thinking, communications, autonomous learning, and technical skills. In addition to lectures, laboratory classes and tutorials, we use a range of student-centred, active-learning activities, including workshops, seminars, and team-based projects, culminating in research projects in which students are embedded in academic research teams to work on leading-edge problems. Both the core material and the transferrable skills acquired in the programme are assessed, using a range of techniques, including assessment of laboratory skills and reports, assessment of presentations, assessment of team work, and assessment of a research thesis and of an oral thesis defense, in addition to in-class tests and written examinations.
- School
- School of Chemistry
- Attendance
- Full Time
- Level
- Undergraduate
- NFQ Level
- 8
- Award
- Bachelor of Science
- Mode of Delivery
- On Campus
- Programme Director
- Professor Dermot Brougham
- 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 - Carry out a range of modern experimental procedures safely and effectively.
3 - Apply their theoretical and practical skills, and adopt a rigorous and rational approach, to solve problems in the field.
4 - Engage imaginatively, analytically, and creatively with the molecular basis of matter to understand the materials and processes inherent in the natural world.
5 - Predict, design and develop the new materials and processes that will be critical to promoting and ensuring health and well-being, and sustainable global progress and prosperity.
6 - Design and implement efficient, safe and sustainable methods for the synthesis of molecules and materials.
7 - Develop and employ quantitative methods for the measurement, characterisation, and analysis of the structure and dynamics of molecular systems.
8 - Understand the nature of scientific research and be able to design, plan and execute research projects.
9 - Demonstrate an intellectual, critical, ethical and professional approach to Chemistry, and in their thinking generally.
10 - Demonstrate an aptitude for life-long, self-directed learning as well as collaborative learning in professional settings throughout their careers.
11 - Exhibit the potential for taking leadership roles in their future careers, and in addressing complex societal and global challenges.
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.
UCD is Ireland’s Global University and its largest university with a track record in empowering students to enter a diverse range of careers that reflects the most diverse curriculum on the Island of Ireland. Consistently, over 90% of graduates are employed or in further study or training 9 months following course completion. The QS World Ranking on Graduate Employability has placed UCD at number 1 in Ireland for Graduate Employability since 2018. On the global stage UCD leads the Irish higher education sector and is the only Irish university to be ranked inside the world’s top 80 for Graduate Employability.
At University College Dublin we are aware that for many students, programme outcomes in terms of graduate jobs and career options is important. The purpose of this statement is to help you understand and appreciate the range of skills you may develop during your time at UCD and how you may develop your employability. Visit the UCD Careers Networks website and MyCareer, the UCD Career management Platform, to access career information, internships and graduate roles as well as information about the range of initiatives, supports and events available to you.
This programme provides opportunities for students to develop in areas such as:
- Information & Communication Technology
- Numeracy
- Writing
- Researching
- Oral Communication
- Written Communication
- Presentations
- Teamwork
- Leadership
- Project management
- Creativity
- Professionalism, e.g. internships, work experience
- Global awareness
- Social responsibility
- Critical thinking
- Self-awareness
This programme supports students’ career development and employability through:
- Career development initiatives with UCD Careers Network
- Career and professional development e.g. internships and work placements
- Professional accreditations
- Cultural awareness, resilience and self-confidence e.g. Study Abroad/ERASMUS
- Enhancing digital literacy skills
- Development of critical thinking, problem solving skills and decision-making e.g. through individual and group projects and assignments
- Development of self-reflection skills
- Creativity and entrepreneurship e.g. elective modules at UCD Innovation Academy
Stage 3
-Students take ten core modules.
Additional modules may be selected from the Option Modules list below or alternatively, students 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 take the research project and six core modules (50 credits) and two options (10 credits).
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 |
CHEM30060 | Quantum Mechanics and Molecular Spectroscopy | 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 |
CHEM30220 | Mechanism, Stereochemistry and Alicyclic Chemistry | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 3 Core Modules |
CHEM30230 | Symmetry and Computational Chemistry | Spring | 5 |
Stage 3 Core Modules |
CHEM30250 | Organometallic and Solid State Chemistry | Spring | 5 |
Stage 3 Core Modules |
CHEM30310 | Soft Matter & Interfacial 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 Options - A) Min 0 of: Option Modules |
CHEM30090 | Chemistry of Materials | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 0 of: Option Modules |
CHEM20110 | Env & Sustainable Chemistry | Spring | 5 |
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 0 of: Option Modules |
CHEM30190 | Chemistry of Biomolecules | Spring | 5 |
Stage 4 Core Modules |
CHEM40030 | Research Project | 2 Trimester duration (Aut-Spr) | 20 |
Stage 4 Core Modules |
CHEM40090 | Methods in Organic Synthesis 2 | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 4 Core Modules |
CHEM40110 | Advanced Applications of Inorganic Chemistry | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 4 Core Modules |
CHEM40740 | Electrochemistry | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 4 Core Modules |
CHEM40060 | Methods in Organic Synthesis | Spring | 5 |
Stage 4 Core Modules |
CHEM40080 | Reactivity and Change | Spring | 5 |
Stage 4 Core Modules |
CHEM41430 | Advanced Topics in Phys Chem | Spring | 5 |
Stage 4 Options - A)2 of: Students must select two options from the list below. Students who have successfully completed SCI30080 (Professional Placement) will be manually registered to the module by the relevant School. |
CHEM40050 | Metals in Biology | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 4 Options - A)2 of: Students must select two options from the list below. Students who have successfully completed SCI30080 (Professional Placement) will be manually registered to the module by the relevant School. |
CHEM40870 | Nanomaterials Chemistry | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 4 Options - A)2 of: Students must select two options from the list below. Students who have successfully completed SCI30080 (Professional Placement) will be manually registered to the module by the relevant School. |
CHEM40960 | Green and Sustainable Chem | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 4 Options - A)2 of: Students must select two options from the list below. Students who have successfully completed SCI30080 (Professional Placement) will be manually registered to the module by the relevant School. |
CHEM41290 | Modern techniques to monitor b | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 4 Options - A)2 of: Students must select two options from the list below. Students who have successfully completed SCI30080 (Professional Placement) will be manually registered to the module by the relevant School. |
SCI30080 | Professional Placement-Science | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 4 Options - A)2 of: Students must select two options from the list below. Students who have successfully completed SCI30080 (Professional Placement) will be manually registered to the module by the relevant School. |
CHEM40140 | Modern Methods and Applications of Catalysis | Spring | 5 |
Stage 4 Options - A)2 of: Students must select two options from the list below. Students who have successfully completed SCI30080 (Professional Placement) will be manually registered to the module by the relevant School. |
CHEM40290 | Special topics in Medicinal Chemistry and Chemical Biology (level 4) | Spring | 5 |
Stage 4 Options - A)2 of: Students must select two options from the list below. Students who have successfully completed SCI30080 (Professional Placement) will be manually registered to the module by the relevant School. |
CHEM41450 | Sustainable Development Chemistry | Spring | 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 |