BSc ED Science Education

at University College Cork

Year 1: Refer to CK402, CK404, CK406, and CK408 for more details.
 

Year 2

• Route 1 - Chemistry: Main Group and Transition Element Chemistry; Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry; Energetics and Kinetics; Aromatics, Carbonyls and Alkenes; Spectroscopy; Structure, Bonding and Quantum Mechanics plus Education: Science Education; Teaching Practice Placement

• Route 2 - Physics: Classical Mechanics; Quantum Physics; Electrostatics and Magnetostatics; Thermodynamics and Statistical Physics; Astrophysics and Special Relativity; Experimental Physics plus Education: Science Education; Teaching Practice Placement

• Route 3 - Biology: Habitats and Ecosystems; Biomolecules; Fundamentals of Microbiology; Principles of Microbiology; Molecular Biology; Physics for the Environmental Sciences* or Plant Biotechnology* plus Education: Science Education; Teaching Practice Placement
   

*Students who enter through CK404 take Physics for the Environmental Sciences. Students who enter through CK402 choose Plant Biotechnology
 

Year 3

• Route 1 - Chemistry: Physical Chemistry I & II; Inorganic Chemistry; Synthesis, Structure and Reactivity of Organic Compounds plus Education: Science Education; Teaching Practice Placement

• Route 2 - Physics: Optics; Quantum Mechanics; Electromagnetism; Condensed Matter Physics; Nuclear and Particle Physics; Experimental Physics plus Education: Science Education; Teaching Practice Placement

• Route 3 - Biology: Conservation Biology; Medical Microbiology; Environmental Microbial Genomics; Plants and Hostile Environments; Plant and Animal Genetics; Adaptions to Extreme Environments plus Education: Science Education; Teaching Practice Placement
   

Year 4

• Science Education; Teaching Practice Placement Science Education; Conceptual Foundations in School Placement Research Portfolio A; Conceptual Foundations in the Philosophy and History of Education; Conceptual Foundations in the Psychology and Sociology of Education; Conceptual Foundations in Curriculum and Assessment; Conceptual Foundations in Inclusive Education; Conceptual Foundations in School Placement Research Portfolio B.

Mature entry applicants: Find out about the mature entry requirements here.
 

Garda Clearance: All students on this programme will come into contact with the public and assume positions of trust through educational and training opportunities. To ensure the protection of the public, and to justify public trust and confidence, UCC is committed to ensuring only suitable candidates are allowed to undertake this programme.


Garda vetting is carried out by the Admissions Office in UCC once a student has accepted their place on the programme. It involves a police check to establish whether the individual being vetted has had criminal convictions in the past or whether there are any criminal proceedings pending. The Garda Síochána provide this information for students who have resided in Ireland for a period of six months or more (including permanent residence).


All students who have resided outside Ireland for a period of six months or more must furnish a Police Clearance Certificate from their country or countries or residence. This certificate should state that the student has no convictions recorded against them while residing there. 
 

Leaving Certificate entry requirements:
 

At least six subjects must be presented. Minimum grade H5 in two subjects and minimum grade O6/H7 in four other subjects. English and Irish are requirements for all programmes unless the applicant is exempt from Irish. Applicants will need to meet the following minimum entry requirements:

• English  
• O6/H7    
   
•  Irish    
• O6/H7    
   
• Other Language
• O6/H7    
   

Additional requirements: There are further subject-specific requirements for subjects on offer through the BA. You can find out details on language-specific entry requirements in the points-to-note section in the Arts and Arts (International) pages of the UCC calendar.

Mature students:  Applicants should apply directly through the CAO, include a statement of interest, and must apply for and sit the MSAP exam.  Approximately four places are available to mature applicants.
 

Minimum Requirements and Accepted English Language Tests & Examinations

The 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 ED Science Education may vary from  - €10,000 to €25,000 anually for tuition fees. The fee's prices may get higher for international students.

Graduates of this degree are fully qualified science teachers, recognised internationally. Teaching opportunities exist not only in Ireland but also abroad and graduates of this course are currently teaching in Ireland, UK, USA, Australia, etc.