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This academic programme is aimed at students who wish to develop a career or pursue further studies in science, particularly in fields related to Genetics and Molecular Biology. We wish to promote passion and enthusiasm for scientific thinking. We therefore encourage our students to be pro-active and autonomous learners, who constantly and constructively challenge the status quo. We particularly value the application of quantitative and stringent approaches to scientific experimentation and analysis. We provide a learning environment that will encourage students to work individually and as part of teams to develop expertise in what is currently known in the field of Genetics, but also to push the boundaries and explore potential future applications. We encourage students to obtain internship positions that increase their exposure to scientific research. The programme uses lectures, tutorials, and individual and team projects in the curriculum. A variety of assessment methods will be used, including essay writing, multiple choice exams, group projects, oral and poster presentations, and practical examinations. There will be a particular emphasis on experiencing scientific research,including planning and executing a research project, particularly in the final year.
Students take eight core modules and two optional modules. Students may take additional option modules to complete Stage 3 or alternatively, take 10 credits from elective modules.
If you are interested in doing an internship as part of Stage 4, you must indicate your interest in Stage 3. See full details at: http://www.ucd.ie/science/careers/internships/students/
Students must take 60 credits of modules (core and options) from within the BSc programme. Students take 6 core modules and one module from Set A.
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 |