BSc Hons Chemistry

First Year
 

• Chemistry

• Mathematics

• Optional Science modules

• Elective module

 

Second Year
 

• Chemistry

• + 1 Science Subject

• Elective modules

 

Third Year
 

• Chemistry

• Elective modules

 

Fourth Year
 

• Chemistry (includes a research project)

General Requirements

Standard XII
 

Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
Council for the Indian School Certificate (CISCE)
 

Intermediate Exam (some state boards)
Higher/Senior School Certificate/Examination (most state boards)

English Language Requirements

CBSE/AISSCE/CUSCE/ISC - English Language 80% OR IELTS/TOEFL or equivalent
 

IELTS
 

• An average score of 6.5 over all components and a minimum of 6.0 in each band on the Academic Version. 

• In 2022 and 2023 we will accept IELTS indicator. It may not be recognised after that depending on the outcome of a review.

 

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
 

• A minimum score of 90 is required in the Internet based TOEFL (iBT) with no less than 21 in writing and at least 19 in every other section.

• In 2022 and 2023 we will accept TOEFL Home Edition. . It may not be recognised after that depending on the outcome of a review.

Non-EU fees for academic year 2022/23 are:
 

• € 26400

The pharmaceutical industry is one of the largest in Ireland, and UCD Chemistry graduates work in the following:
 

• Analytical roles in laboratories on the synthesis, testing and analysis of active pharmaceutical ingredients, medicines and medical devices

• Research chemist roles in laboratories in research and development

• Management and supervisory roles in regulatory affairs, production and validation