The aim of the programme is to provide a broad-based based education in the knowledge and skills needed by students to pursue careers in the range of sectors underpinned by chemical science and technology. Furthermore, the programme will detail a range of topics that explain the interface between chemistry and the global environment and also the application of chemistry in terms of the sustainable development of society. Graduates from this programme will have the capacity to apply their chemical knowledge and skills, creativity, and critical thinking to solve problems of scientific, environmental 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, case studies, seminars, and team-based projects, culminating in research projects in which students are embedded in academic research teams to work on leading-edge problems in either environmental or sustainable chemistry. Both the core material and the transferrable skills acquired in the programme are assessed, using a range of authentic techniques. These include assessment of knowledge through written examinations, and competencies gained through laboratory work, as well as, at later stages, assessment of critical reviews, of presentations, and of a research thesis, as well as an oral thesis defense.
- School
- School of Chemistry
- Attendance
- Full Time
- Level
- Undergraduate
- NFQ Level
- 8
- Award
- Bachelor of Science
- Mode of Delivery
- On Campus
- Programme Director
- Professor James Sullivan
- 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 - Safely and effectively carry out a range of modern experimental procedures.
3 - Apply their theoretical and practical skills, and adopt a rigorous and rational approach, to solve problems in the field.
4 - Describe and communicate problems relating to the environment and sustainability in relation to chemical principles, and discuss chemical processes holistically from an environmental and sustainable perspective.
5 - Engage imaginatively, analytically, and creatively with the molecular basis of matter to understand the materials, processes and interactions inherent in the natural world.
6 - Predict, design and develop the new materials and processes that will be critical to promoting sustainable global progress and prosperity as well as ensuring health and well-being.
7 - Design and implement efficient, safe and sustainable methods for the synthesis and applications of molecules and materials.
8 - Develop and employ quantitative methods for the measurement, characterisation, and analysis of the structure and dynamics of molecular systems.
9 - Understand the nature of scientific research and be able to design, plan and execute research projects.
10 - Demonstrate an intellectual, critical, ethical and professional approach in their thinking generally and to chemistry and sustainability in particular.
11 - Demonstrate an aptitude for life-long, self-directed learning as well as collaborative learning in professional settings throughout their careers.
12 - Exhibit the potential for taking leadership roles in their future careers, and in addressing complex societal and global challenges, especially those relating to sustainable development.
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.
Stage 3
Students take 10 core modules. Additional modules may be selected from the BSc programme 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/ null
Stage 4
Student take 7 core modules and 2 option modules
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 - B) Min 0 of: Students must register to a minimum of 50 Programme Credits (Core/Options). Students may register to 10 Elective credits or select additional Option modules from the list below in order to fulfill their Stage requirements. |
BSEN30310 | The Bioeconomy; A strategy for sustainable fuel, material and chemical production | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 3 Options - B) Min 0 of: Students must register to a minimum of 50 Programme Credits (Core/Options). Students may register to 10 Elective credits or select additional Option modules from the list below in order to fulfill their Stage requirements. |
CHEM30090 | Chemistry of Materials | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 3 Options - B) Min 0 of: Students must register to a minimum of 50 Programme Credits (Core/Options). Students may register to 10 Elective credits or select additional Option modules from the list below in order to fulfill their Stage requirements. |
GEOL20110 | Global Environmental Change | Autumn and Spring (separate) | 5 |
Stage 3 Options - B) Min 0 of: Students must register to a minimum of 50 Programme Credits (Core/Options). Students may register to 10 Elective credits or select additional Option modules from the list below in order to fulfill their Stage requirements. |
BSEN30030 | Air Pollution | Spring | 5 |
Stage 3 Options - B) Min 0 of: Students must register to a minimum of 50 Programme Credits (Core/Options). Students may register to 10 Elective credits or select additional Option modules from the list below in order to fulfill their Stage requirements. |
ENVB20050 | Principles of Environmental Biology & Ecology | Spring | 5 |
Stage 4 Core Modules |
CHEM41460 | Env Sus Chem Research Project | 2 Trimester duration (Aut-Spr) | 20 |
Stage 4 Core Modules |
CHEM40110 | Advanced Applications of Inorganic Chemistry | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 4 Core Modules |
CHEM40740 | Electrochemistry | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 4 Core Modules |
CHEM40960 | Green and Sustainable Chem | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 4 Core Modules |
CHEM40060 | Methods in Organic Synthesis | Spring | 5 |
Stage 4 Core Modules |
CHEM40140 | Modern Methods and Applications of Catalysis | Spring | 5 |
Stage 4 Core Modules |
CHEM41450 | Sustainable Development Chemistry | Spring | 5 |
Stage 4 Options - A)2 of: Please note that students who successfully completed SCI30080 will be manually registered to this module by the relevant School. |
CHEM40050 | Metals in Biology | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 4 Options - A)2 of: Please note that students who successfully completed SCI30080 will be manually registered to this module by the relevant School. |
CHEM40090 | Methods in Organic Synthesis 2 | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 4 Options - A)2 of: Please note that students who successfully completed SCI30080 will be manually registered to this module by the relevant School. |
CHEM40870 | Nanomaterials Chemistry | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 4 Options - A)2 of: Please note that students who successfully completed SCI30080 will be manually registered to this module by the relevant School. |
SCI30080 | Professional Placement-Science | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 4 Options - A)2 of: Please note that students who successfully completed SCI30080 will be manually registered to this module by the relevant School. |
CHEM40080 | Reactivity and Change | Spring | 5 |
Stage 4 Options - A)2 of: Please note that students who successfully completed SCI30080 will be manually registered to this module by the relevant School. |
CHEM40290 | Special topics in Medicinal Chemistry and Chemical Biology (level 4) | Spring | 5 |
Stage 4 Options - A)2 of: Please note that students who successfully completed SCI30080 will be manually registered to this module by the relevant School. |
CHEM41430 | Advanced Topics in Phys Chem | 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 |