Science

Program Overview

This Bachelor of Science (BSc) program in Science from University College Dublin (UCD) requires the completion of 240 credits over four stages. Students can choose a single major from various science disciplines, including Biological, Biomedical and Biomolecular Sciences, Chemistry, Earth & Environmental Sciences, Mathematics, Physics, and Science. The program's curriculum comprises a combination of core, option, and elective courses, with a focus on research and laboratory work.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Overall Credits for Programme: 240
• Credits per Stage:
• 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

Other:

• College: Science
• UCD Level: Undergraduate
• NFQ Level: 8
• Degree: Bachelor of Science (BSc)
• Programme Majors/Minors:
• Single Major:
• BLS1: Biological, Biomedical and Biomolecular Sciences
• CLS1: Chemistry & Chemical Sciences
• CHS2: Chemistry (includes Medicinal/Sustainable/Biophysical)
• EES1: Earth & Environmental Sciences
• MHS2: Mathematics (includes Applied/Financial/Statistics)
• PYS2: Physics (includes Theoretical/Astronomy & Space Science)
• SCU1: Science
• MHS3: Science, Mathematics & Education
• Degree GPA and Award Calculation Rules:
• GPA Band:
• First Class Honours: >=3.68 <=4.2
• Second Class Honours, Grade 1: >=3.08 <=3.67
• Second Class Honours, Grade 2: >=2.48 <=3.07
• Pass: >=2 <=2.47
• Degree GPA Calculation:
• Stage Weightings: S4 - 70.00%, S3 - 30.00%
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