By studying an undergraduate degree in the Science programme, you will be joining a global community of scientists and will be taught by world-class researchers at the forefront of research in one of the most innovative and diverse programmes in Ireland, encompassing biology, sustainability, chemistry, physics, earth sciences, mathematics and computer science. Faculty who teach on the Science programme draw on their research to provide an inclusive and equitable education for scientists who will be leaders and innovators in a range of industries and research institutes working towards a sustainable and equitable future.
The curriculum is informed by the following research:
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Exploring and understanding the processes that drive and can mitigate and enable adaptation to global change from evolutionary, environmental and social perspectives at levels ranging from molecular and genetic to individual, ecosystem and landscape
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Translating fundamental discoveries to a greater understanding of health and disease, with the ultimate aim of informing novel drug discovery
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Performing fundamental and applied research with a focus on current societal challenges including the energy transition, environmental change, geohazards and access to natural resources
The College of Science offers a range of degree subjects within the Science and Sustainability common entry courses that embed sustainability principles and are working towards the following Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):
- Good Health and Well-being (SGD 3)
- Quality Education (SDG 4)
- Affordable and Clean Energy (SGD 7)
- Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure (SDG 9)
- Sustainable Cities and Communities (SGD 11)
- Responsible Consumption and Production (SGD 12)
- Life Below Water (SDG 14)
- Life on Land (SDG 15)
The programmes at UCD are designed to equip students with the best education in their chosen field, while at the same time embedding the UN’s sustainable development goals (SDGs) in their education where most relevant.