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Science: Chemistry (includes Medicinal/Sustainable)  (CHS2)

BSc (NFQ Level 8) · Academic Year 2024/2025
School
College of Science Administration Office
Attendance
Full Time
Level
Undergraduate
NFQ Level
8
Award
Bachelor of Science
Mode of Delivery
On Campus
Programme Director
Assoc Professor Tara McMorrow
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 1: 55

Curricular information is subject to change.

Science Common Entry: Chemistry Stream

Science is a common entry course, leading to a BSc degree in one of 22 degree subjects. All degree subjects are organised into a number of thematic streams. The Chemistry stream includes the following degree subjects:

Degree Subjects:

Students interested in Chemistry and Biological, Biomedical & Biomolecular Sciences can study both streams in First Year.

Choosing your Degree Major

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. They must be compatible from a content and timetable perspective, such as Mathematics and Physics and a list is not available as it can change each year. At the end of second year, students choose their degree major. Assuming students meet all the academic requirements in first and second year, students are guaranteed a degree subject from the stream they are studying in second year. We do our best to ensure that students go on to study their top degree subject choice. As we offer plenty of degree subjects in each stream, students have a number of similar degree subjects to choose from as their degree major.

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.

Graduates work in a number of areas, depending on their degree subject. Each degree equips students with a particular skillset that may be applied to one or more industries.

For example, graduates from the Biological, Biomedical & Biomolecular Sciences and Chemistry Streams often work in the Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Medical Devices and Chemical Industry in different roles.



 


Stage 1

Students must select a total of 12 modules (60 credits) in Stage 1 with a minimum of 11 modules taken from core and option modules. Core, programme core and option modules are to be taken as directed. An elective module can be taken in the Spring trimester or alternatively, students can register for an additional module from the Science programme.

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 Core Modules
 CHEM10050 Basis of Organic and Biological Chemistry Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - A) 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, Physiology or Biology and Mathematics Education, must take PHYC10070 in Stage 1 or Stage 2. 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 - A) 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, Physiology or Biology and Mathematics Education, must take PHYC10070 in Stage 1 or Stage 2. 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 - A) 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, Physiology or Biology and Mathematics Education, must take PHYC10070 in Stage 1 or Stage 2. 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 - A) 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, Physiology or Biology and Mathematics Education, must take PHYC10070 in Stage 1 or Stage 2. 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 - A) 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, Physiology or Biology and Mathematics Education, must take PHYC10070 in Stage 1 or Stage 2. 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 - B) Min 1 of:
Students must take one Mathematics module in the Autumn Trimester of Stage 1. Any students who did not achieve an O1 or H5 in Leaving Certificate Mathematics must take MATH00010. These students then take MATH10310 or MATH10350 In Stage 2. Students not required to take MATH00010 must take either MATH10310 or MATH10350 in Stage 1. MATH10350 is required for all Education, Mathematical or Physical Sciences degrees.
 MATH00010 Introduction to Mathematics Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - B) Min 1 of:
Students must take one Mathematics module in the Autumn Trimester of Stage 1. Any students who did not achieve an O1 or H5 in Leaving Certificate Mathematics must take MATH00010. These students then take MATH10310 or MATH10350 In Stage 2. Students not required to take MATH00010 must take either MATH10310 or MATH10350 in Stage 1. MATH10350 is required for all Education, Mathematical or Physical Sciences degrees.
 MATH10310 Calculus for Science Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - B) Min 1 of:
Students must take one Mathematics module in the Autumn Trimester of Stage 1. Any students who did not achieve an O1 or H5 in Leaving Certificate Mathematics must take MATH00010. These students then take MATH10310 or MATH10350 In Stage 2. Students not required to take MATH00010 must take either MATH10310 or MATH10350 in Stage 1. MATH10350 is required for all Education, Mathematical or Physical Sciences degrees.
 MATH10350 Calculus in the Mathematical and Physical Sciences Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - C) Min 0 of:
Students must take either MATH10290 or MATH10340 in Stage 1. MATH10340 is required for all Mathematics or Physical Science degrees.
 MATH10290 Linear Algebra for Science Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - C) Min 0 of:
Students must take either MATH10290 or MATH10340 in Stage 1. MATH10340 is required for all Mathematics or Physical Science degrees.
 MATH10340 Linear Algebra in the Mathematical and Physical Sciences Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - D) Min 0 of:
Students can take CHEM20100 and CHEM20140 in Stage 1 or Stage 2. It is recommended that students who wish to pursue Medicinal Chemistry in Stage 2 should take one or both of these modules in Stage 1.
CHEM20100 Basis of Inorganic Chemistry Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - D) Min 0 of:
Students can take CHEM20100 and CHEM20140 in Stage 1 or Stage 2. It is recommended that students who wish to pursue Medicinal Chemistry in Stage 2 should take one or both of these modules in Stage 1.
CHEM20140 Introductory Transition Metal Chemistry Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - E) Min 0 of:
Students who wish to take Medicinal Chemistry in Stage 2 subject must take BIOL10110 in Stage 1. Students must take MATH10410 and STAT10060 if they want to remain eligible for Mathematics, Chemistry and Education in Stage 2. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to you in Stage 2 of your degree. Students must complete at least 55 programme credits (core/option modules) in Stage 1.
 BIOL10130 Biology in Action Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - E) Min 0 of:
Students who wish to take Medicinal Chemistry in Stage 2 subject must take BIOL10110 in Stage 1. Students must take MATH10410 and STAT10060 if they want to remain eligible for Mathematics, Chemistry and Education in Stage 2. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to you in Stage 2 of your degree. Students must complete at least 55 programme credits (core/option modules) in Stage 1.
 BIOL10140 Life on Earth Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - E) Min 0 of:
Students who wish to take Medicinal Chemistry in Stage 2 subject must take BIOL10110 in Stage 1. Students must take MATH10410 and STAT10060 if they want to remain eligible for Mathematics, Chemistry and Education in Stage 2. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to you in Stage 2 of your degree. Students must complete at least 55 programme credits (core/option modules) in Stage 1.
 CHEM10040 The Molecular World Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - E) Min 0 of:
Students who wish to take Medicinal Chemistry in Stage 2 subject must take BIOL10110 in Stage 1. Students must take MATH10410 and STAT10060 if they want to remain eligible for Mathematics, Chemistry and Education in Stage 2. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to you in Stage 2 of your degree. Students must complete at least 55 programme credits (core/option modules) in Stage 1.
 COMP10010 Introduction to Programming I Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - E) Min 0 of:
Students who wish to take Medicinal Chemistry in Stage 2 subject must take BIOL10110 in Stage 1. Students must take MATH10410 and STAT10060 if they want to remain eligible for Mathematics, Chemistry and Education in Stage 2. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to you in Stage 2 of your degree. Students must complete at least 55 programme credits (core/option modules) in Stage 1.
 COMP10290 Computation for Scientists Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - E) Min 0 of:
Students who wish to take Medicinal Chemistry in Stage 2 subject must take BIOL10110 in Stage 1. Students must take MATH10410 and STAT10060 if they want to remain eligible for Mathematics, Chemistry and Education in Stage 2. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to you in Stage 2 of your degree. Students must complete at least 55 programme credits (core/option modules) in Stage 1.
 MATH10040 Numbers & Functions Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - E) Min 0 of:
Students who wish to take Medicinal Chemistry in Stage 2 subject must take BIOL10110 in Stage 1. Students must take MATH10410 and STAT10060 if they want to remain eligible for Mathematics, Chemistry and Education in Stage 2. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to you in Stage 2 of your degree. Students must complete at least 55 programme credits (core/option modules) in Stage 1.
 PHIL10160 Critical Thinking Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - E) Min 0 of:
Students who wish to take Medicinal Chemistry in Stage 2 subject must take BIOL10110 in Stage 1. Students must take MATH10410 and STAT10060 if they want to remain eligible for Mathematics, Chemistry and Education in Stage 2. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to you in Stage 2 of your degree. Students must complete at least 55 programme credits (core/option modules) in Stage 1.
 PHYC10050 Astronomy & Space Science Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - E) Min 0 of:
Students who wish to take Medicinal Chemistry in Stage 2 subject must take BIOL10110 in Stage 1. Students must take MATH10410 and STAT10060 if they want to remain eligible for Mathematics, Chemistry and Education in Stage 2. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to you in Stage 2 of your degree. Students must complete at least 55 programme credits (core/option modules) in Stage 1.
 PHYC10210 Quanta, Particles & Relativity Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - E) Min 0 of:
Students who wish to take Medicinal Chemistry in Stage 2 subject must take BIOL10110 in Stage 1. Students must take MATH10410 and STAT10060 if they want to remain eligible for Mathematics, Chemistry and Education in Stage 2. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to you in Stage 2 of your degree. Students must complete at least 55 programme credits (core/option modules) in Stage 1.
 PHYC10250 Thermal Physics and Materials Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - E) Min 0 of:
Students who wish to take Medicinal Chemistry in Stage 2 subject must take BIOL10110 in Stage 1. Students must take MATH10410 and STAT10060 if they want to remain eligible for Mathematics, Chemistry and Education in Stage 2. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to you in Stage 2 of your degree. Students must complete at least 55 programme credits (core/option modules) in Stage 1.
 STAT10010 Research Methods Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - E) Min 0 of:
Students who wish to take Medicinal Chemistry in Stage 2 subject must take BIOL10110 in Stage 1. Students must take MATH10410 and STAT10060 if they want to remain eligible for Mathematics, Chemistry and Education in Stage 2. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to you in Stage 2 of your degree. Students must complete at least 55 programme credits (core/option modules) in Stage 1.
 GEOL10050 Earth and Humanity Autumn and Spring (separate)  5
Stage 1 Options - E) Min 0 of:
Students who wish to take Medicinal Chemistry in Stage 2 subject must take BIOL10110 in Stage 1. Students must take MATH10410 and STAT10060 if they want to remain eligible for Mathematics, Chemistry and Education in Stage 2. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to you in Stage 2 of your degree. Students must complete at least 55 programme credits (core/option modules) in Stage 1.
 STAT10050 Practical Statistics Autumn and Spring (separate)  5
Stage 1 Options - E) Min 0 of:
Students who wish to take Medicinal Chemistry in Stage 2 subject must take BIOL10110 in Stage 1. Students must take MATH10410 and STAT10060 if they want to remain eligible for Mathematics, Chemistry and Education in Stage 2. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to you in Stage 2 of your degree. Students must complete at least 55 programme credits (core/option modules) in Stage 1.
 ACM10060 Applications of Differential Equations Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - E) Min 0 of:
Students who wish to take Medicinal Chemistry in Stage 2 subject must take BIOL10110 in Stage 1. Students must take MATH10410 and STAT10060 if they want to remain eligible for Mathematics, Chemistry and Education in Stage 2. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to you in Stage 2 of your degree. Students must complete at least 55 programme credits (core/option modules) in Stage 1.
 ACM10090 Climate Change:Causes & Consequences Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - E) Min 0 of:
Students who wish to take Medicinal Chemistry in Stage 2 subject must take BIOL10110 in Stage 1. Students must take MATH10410 and STAT10060 if they want to remain eligible for Mathematics, Chemistry and Education in Stage 2. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to you in Stage 2 of your degree. Students must complete at least 55 programme credits (core/option modules) in Stage 1.
 BIOL10110 Cell Biology & Genetics Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - E) Min 0 of:
Students who wish to take Medicinal Chemistry in Stage 2 subject must take BIOL10110 in Stage 1. Students must take MATH10410 and STAT10060 if they want to remain eligible for Mathematics, Chemistry and Education in Stage 2. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to you in Stage 2 of your degree. Students must complete at least 55 programme credits (core/option modules) in Stage 1.
 BMOL10030 Biomedical Sciences: Understanding Human Disease. Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - E) Min 0 of:
Students who wish to take Medicinal Chemistry in Stage 2 subject must take BIOL10110 in Stage 1. Students must take MATH10410 and STAT10060 if they want to remain eligible for Mathematics, Chemistry and Education in Stage 2. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to you in Stage 2 of your degree. Students must complete at least 55 programme credits (core/option modules) in Stage 1.
 CHEM10100 Aspects of Medicinal Chemistry and Chemical Biology Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - E) Min 0 of:
Students who wish to take Medicinal Chemistry in Stage 2 subject must take BIOL10110 in Stage 1. Students must take MATH10410 and STAT10060 if they want to remain eligible for Mathematics, Chemistry and Education in Stage 2. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to you in Stage 2 of your degree. Students must complete at least 55 programme credits (core/option modules) in Stage 1.
 COMP10020 Introduction to Programming II Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - E) Min 0 of:
Students who wish to take Medicinal Chemistry in Stage 2 subject must take BIOL10110 in Stage 1. Students must take MATH10410 and STAT10060 if they want to remain eligible for Mathematics, Chemistry and Education in Stage 2. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to you in Stage 2 of your degree. Students must complete at least 55 programme credits (core/option modules) in Stage 1.
 COMP10060 Computer Science for Engineers I Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - E) Min 0 of:
Students who wish to take Medicinal Chemistry in Stage 2 subject must take BIOL10110 in Stage 1. Students must take MATH10410 and STAT10060 if they want to remain eligible for Mathematics, Chemistry and Education in Stage 2. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to you in Stage 2 of your degree. Students must complete at least 55 programme credits (core/option modules) in Stage 1.
 GEOL10030 Field Geology, Level 1 Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - E) Min 0 of:
Students who wish to take Medicinal Chemistry in Stage 2 subject must take BIOL10110 in Stage 1. Students must take MATH10410 and STAT10060 if they want to remain eligible for Mathematics, Chemistry and Education in Stage 2. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to you in Stage 2 of your degree. Students must complete at least 55 programme credits (core/option modules) in Stage 1.
 GEOL10040 Earth, Environment and Society Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - E) Min 0 of:
Students who wish to take Medicinal Chemistry in Stage 2 subject must take BIOL10110 in Stage 1. Students must take MATH10410 and STAT10060 if they want to remain eligible for Mathematics, Chemistry and Education in Stage 2. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to you in Stage 2 of your degree. Students must complete at least 55 programme credits (core/option modules) in Stage 1.
 GEOL10070 Understanding Earth Systems Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - E) Min 0 of:
Students who wish to take Medicinal Chemistry in Stage 2 subject must take BIOL10110 in Stage 1. Students must take MATH10410 and STAT10060 if they want to remain eligible for Mathematics, Chemistry and Education in Stage 2. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to you in Stage 2 of your degree. Students must complete at least 55 programme credits (core/option modules) in Stage 1.
 MATH10320 Mathematical Analysis Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - E) Min 0 of:
Students who wish to take Medicinal Chemistry in Stage 2 subject must take BIOL10110 in Stage 1. Students must take MATH10410 and STAT10060 if they want to remain eligible for Mathematics, Chemistry and Education in Stage 2. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to you in Stage 2 of your degree. Students must complete at least 55 programme credits (core/option modules) in Stage 1.
 MATH10410 Mathematics & Science Education & Communication Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - E) Min 0 of:
Students who wish to take Medicinal Chemistry in Stage 2 subject must take BIOL10110 in Stage 1. Students must take MATH10410 and STAT10060 if they want to remain eligible for Mathematics, Chemistry and Education in Stage 2. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to you in Stage 2 of your degree. Students must complete at least 55 programme credits (core/option modules) in Stage 1.
 PHYC10080 Frontiers of Physics Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - E) Min 0 of:
Students who wish to take Medicinal Chemistry in Stage 2 subject must take BIOL10110 in Stage 1. Students must take MATH10410 and STAT10060 if they want to remain eligible for Mathematics, Chemistry and Education in Stage 2. Careful selection of modules can increase the number of subject areas available to you in Stage 2 of your degree. Students must complete at least 55 programme credits (core/option modules) in Stage 1.
 STAT10060 Statistical Modelling Spring  5

See the UCD Assessment website for further details

Module Weighting Info
 
  Award GPA
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
Second Class Honours, Grade 2

2.48

3.07
Pass

2.00

2.47
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