Undergraduate Programmes

Science / Eolaíocht DT212

Qualification awarded: BSc (Science) Level 7 / BSc (Eolaíocht) Leibhéal 7
Duration of programme: 3 years
Type of programme: Ordinary Degree
Number of places: 40 approx.

Programme Description

The main aim of this programme is to produce graduates with the necessary skills for employment as technicians/technologists or scientific personnel in the fields of biosciences, chemistry and physics.

What are my career opportunities?

Please see the course entries for: DT259, DT260 and DT261.

What other options do I have after completion?

Bachelor of Science (Biosciences) OR Bachelor of Science (Industrial and Environmental Physics) OR Bachelor of Science (Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences)

What will I study on this programme?

Students will be able to select from a range of specialised modules which will be delivered in the second semester of year one including; Medicinal Chemistry, Astronomy/Environmental and Energy Physics and Human Biology and Disease. Entry to this programme affords the opportunity to experience the three main scientific subjects prior to committing to a specific programme. After successful completion of the first year students will select and transfer to the second year of one of the following programmes and will complete their studies as registered students of this programme: BSc Biosciences (DT259) BSc Industrial and Environmental Physics (DT260), BSc Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Science (DT261).

Module listing

Year One

The programme is offered on a modular basis. Six common core modules in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Professional Skills and Information Technology provide students with a sound foundation in science. Students are required to take an additional three modules commencing in semester two. Selection of these modules depends on the preferred choice of programme that a student will select following successful completion of the Year one examinations.

Year Two & Year Three

Each student will transfer into the second year of one of the following three programmes upon successful completion of the Year one examination: BSc Biosciences (DT259), BSc Industrial and Environmental Physics (DT260), BSc Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Science (DT261). For further information please consult the relevant course entry.