BSc Hons Chemical Sciences

at University College Cork

Modules (All modules 5 credits unless otherwise stated.)
 

Year 1
 

Option 1

• CM1200 Fundamentals of Modern Chemistry Parts 1 (10 credits)
• CM1201 Fundamentals of Modern Chemistry Parts 2 (10 credits)
• MA1001 Calculus for Science I 
• MA1002 Calculus for Science II
• PY1010 Physics for Biological and Chemical Sciences (10 credits) 
• PY1006 Physics for Engineers II 
• PY1007 Physics for Engineers I 

Plus 20 credits from the following:

• AM1020 Mathematical Modelling  
• AM1021 Mechanics I
• BC1001 Introduction to Biochemistry and the Biological Basis of Disease 
• BL1002 Cells, Biomolecules, Genetics and Evolution
• BL1004 Physiology and Structure of Plants and Animals
• CS1068 Programming in Python
• GL1001 Introduction to Geology
• MB1003 Microbiology in Society  

Option 2

• CM1200 Fundamentals of Modern Chemistry Parts 1 (10 credits)
• CM1201 Fundamentals of Modern Chemistry Parts 2 (10 credits)
• AM1020 Mathematical Modelling  
• AM1021 Mechanics I
• MA1011 Mathematical Methods I 
• MA1012 Mathematical Methods II
• PY1052 Introductory Physics I  
• PY1053 Introductory Physics II
   

Mature students:   Applicants should apply directly through the CAO, include a statement of interest and may be called for interview.  Applicants must have studied a laboratory science subject at second level or at QQI/FETAC level, or be able to demonstrate involvement with science-related areas.  Approximately three places are available on this course for mature students.
 

Non-EU Candidates
Non-EU candidates are expected to have educational qualifications of a standard equivalent to the Irish Leaving Certificate. In addition, where such candidates are non-native speakers of the English language they must satisfy the university of their competency in the English language.
 

Minimum Requirements and Accepted English Language Tests & ExaminationsThe minimum English language entry requirements for admission onto a postgraduate programme at UCC are outlined below. These requirements are for postgraduate applicants whose first language is not English. If Gaeilge (Irish) is your first language these requirements do not apply to you.There are a small number of programmes with a higher minimum English language entry requirement and we list these below under Programmes with a Higher Minimum English Language Requirement.IELTS*  
 

• 6.5 Overall
• 6.0 Individual Skills (academic version)
   

TOEFL iBT  

• 90 Overall
• Listening 20
• Reading 19
• Speaking 21
• Writing 20

The fees for BSc Hons Chemical Sciences may vary from €16,000 to €35,000 anually for tuition fees. The fee's prices may get higher for international students.

See the Career Opportunities for each separate degree programme in the CK406 entry route.