Expand+Entry Requirements
English, Irish, Mathematics (Min H4 in LC or equivalent), One laboratory science subject (Min H6 in LC or equivalent), Two other recognised subjects.

Leaving Certificate
You must obtain a minimum of Grade H5 in two subjects ...

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English, Irish, Mathematics (Min H4 in LC or equivalent), One laboratory science subject (Min H6 in LC or equivalent), Two other recognised subjects.

Leaving Certificate
You must obtain a minimum of Grade H5 in two subjects and a minimum of Grade O6/ H7 in the remaining four subjects.

Special Entry Recommendations
It is recommended that the Laboratory Science subject should be one of Chemistry, Physics or Biology

Irish Leaving Certificate Minimum entry requirements

– To matriculate on the results of the Leaving Certificate, a student must present at least six recognised subjects selected according to course requirements (see Entry Requirements for each course) and must obtain at least Grade H5 in two subjects and Grade O6/H7 in the remaining four subjects.

– A student may normally combine the results of Leaving Certificate examinations obtained in different years for Matriculation Registration purposes. This concession applies to Matriculation Registration only; it does not apply to the calculation of points. However, it should be noted that students seeking to enter Medicine must meet the minimum entry requirements, including both Leaving Certificate points and matriculation, in the same sitting of the Leaving Certificate.

Acceptable subjects
All subjects of the current Leaving Certificate examination are accepted for Matriculation Registration purposes, with the following exceptions and qualifications:

i. Gaeilge – Bonnleibhéal (Irish – Foundation Level) will not be accepted for Matriculation Registration purposes.

ii. Mathematics Ordinary Alternative/ Foundation Level will be accepted for Matriculation Registration purposes, but not as a substitute for the subject Mathematics in courses for which the subject Mathematics is currently an entry requirement.

Leaving Certificate points are not awarded for either of these subjects.

Applicants presenting Leaving Certificate results from previous which include subjects no longer offered should email admissions@ ucd.ie for advice with regard to acceptability and any exclusions which may apply.

NB The Leaving Certificate Applied Programme is not an acceptable qualification for matriculation purposes.

Combination of subjects not permitted

– The subject “Physics and Chemistry” may not be presented with either “Physics” or “Chemistry”.

– “Agricultural Economics” may not be presented with “Economics”.

– “Classical Studies” may not be presented with “Latin” or “Greek”.

Laboratory science subjects

The following subjects in the Irish Leaving Certificate are recognised laboratory science subjects:

Agricultural Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Chemistry (Joint), Physics.

For Science (DN200) only, Applied Mathematics or Geography may also be used as a laboratory science subject.

For Veterinary Nursing (DN310) only, Home Economics (Social & Scientific) may also be used as a laboratory science subject.

Notes
– Minimum points requirements can change from year to year as they are dependent on demand for each course, as well as the number of places available.

– For entry in 2017, 25 additional points will be awarded for a grade H6 or better in Leaving Certificate Mathematics, where that subject is one of the six subjects being counted for points purposes.

– Applicants’ performance in the Leaving Certificate examination is scored on their best results in no more than six individual subjects taken in the Leaving Certificate examination of any one year. This does not preclude an intending applicant from taking school-leaving examinations in two or more years. In this event, the choice of year for scoring purposes will be such as to ensure that each applicant is credited with the maximum possible score.

– It is still possible to achieve matriculation and subject requirements over more than one year. However, for admission to Medicine, applicants must achieve both the required subject grades and the points in the same sitting.

– The subjects and combinations of subjects not permitted for matriculation also apply when computing an applicant’s points score.

– The points scores for Medicine are adjusted when combined with HPAT – Ireland. Please see www.ucd.ie/myucd/hpat.

– For scoring of pre 2017 Leaving Certificate examinations, please see https://myucd. ucd.ie/admissions/cao-points-scoring.ezc

Expand+Mature Applicants
What is a mature applicant? A mature applicant is anyone who is at least 23 years of age on 1 January of the proposed year of entry and whose school-leaving qualifications are insufficient for admission. For admission in September...

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What is a mature applicant? A mature applicant is anyone who is at least 23 years of age on 1 January of the proposed year of entry and whose school-leaving qualifications are insufficient for admission. For admission in September 2017, your date of birth must be on or before 1 January 1994.

How do I apply?
For all our full-time, and some of our part-time, undergraduate degree programmes, mature applicants must apply through the Central Applications Office (CAO). The application can be completed online at www.cao.ie.

For Arts (DN500-DN541), Social Science (DN550), Law (DN600 and DN610), Agricultural Science (DN250-DN271) and Science programmes (DN200-DN230), separate registration for the MSAP-Ireland assessment is required.

Further information is available at http://msap-ie.acer.edu.au/

For the Medicine programme(DN400), separate registration for the HPAT-Ireland examination is required.

Further information is available at http://www.hpat-ireland.acer.edu.au/

What should be included with my application?
Mature applicants may need to provide supplementary information in addition to their CAO application form.

Any supplementary information required (e.g. examination results, CV, personal statement) must be sent to the CAO with the completed application form. Those applying online (via www.cao.ie) must ensure that they forward supplementary information to the CAO immediately after submitting the online application.

The CAO Handbook contains useful advice regarding the application process. Applicants should read it carefully, taking particular note of the sections pertaining to mature student applications.

When should I apply?
The opening date for CAO applications is early November 2016. For most of our programmes the closing date is 1 February 2017. Completed CAO application forms and all supplementary information should be returned to the CAO by this date. (There is a reduced application fee for applications made prior to 20 January.) Some courses may accept late applications up to 1 May 2017 but this is subject to the availability of places.

For dates of additional tests, please see pg 205 of the 2017 Undergraduate prospectus.

How are applications assessed?
All applications on the grounds of mature years received by the 1 February closing date are forwarded from the CAO to UCD. The relevant Programme Board then evaluates applications. Generally, the Programme Board is looking for evidence of academic ability, as well as interest in and aptitude for the programme for which you have applied. See www.ucd.ie/ maturestudents for details of what is taken into account for each programme.

NB Applications submitted by 1 February are processed and forwarded to the relevant Programme Boards by mid-March. Applicants must ensure that all supporting documentation is submitted to the CAO within seven days of application.

When will I know the outcome of my application?
If you’re offered a place you’ll receive an official offer from the CAO, usually in early July. However, we generally advise mature applicants of the decision in advance when the decisions are received from the Programme Board. Please note that, in accordance with CAO procedures, applicants will only be offered their highest successful preference so it is extremely important that you fill out your CAO choices in order of genuine preference.

The CAO offer will state the date by which you must accept the place. Places that have not been accepted by that date will be offered to other applicants at a later stage. Consequently, mature applicants may receive an offer in later rounds. If you plan to be away from home between July and September, make sure to access the CAO online to check the status of your application or arrange for someone to deal with your post for you.

Please Note
You must ensure that all relevant information is submitted to the CAO. There is no separate UCD application form, although some courses require a supplementary statement.

www.ucd.ie/maturestudents provides advice for personal statements. Your documents must arrive in the CAO within seven days of the submission of the online application.

Contact us with your queries
UCD Registry - Admissions is available to help with the application process. You can email your query to mature.students@ucd.ie. We also have dedicated time set aside for calls from mature applicants from October to April.

Please call Emma Donnelly at 01 716 1536 between the following hours: Mon - Fri 10:00 - 12:00 and 14:00 - 16:00

Expand+Early online application (discounted): Fee €25 Closing Date: 20th January 2017 at 5:15pm

Normal online application: Fee €40 Closing Date: 1st February 2017 at 5:15pm

Late online application - restrictions apply: Fee: €50 Closing Date: 1st May 2...

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Normal online application: Fee €40 Closing Date: 1st February 2017 at 5:15pm

Late online application - restrictions apply: Fee: €50 Closing Date: 1st May 2017 at 5:15 pm

Change of Mind: Fee: Nil Closing Date: 1st July 2017 5:15 pm

Exceptional online late application - see page 14 of the 2017 CAO Handbook: Fee €50 Closing Date: 22nd July 2017 at 5:15pm

You should avoid submitting an application close to a closing date. No extensions to closing dates will be allowed and all fees are non-refundable.

LATE APPLICATIONS
Late Applications are those which are received after 5:15pm on 1st February 2017 and will be accepted up to 5:15pm on 1st May 2017, subject to the restricitions listed on page 3 of the 2017 CAO Handbook.

Late Applications (Exception to Timetable)
The exceptional closing date of 22nd of July at 5:15pm applies only to applicants who are currently undergraduate students in any year in any one of the participating HEIs (subject to the exclusions listed below). In order to avail of the Exceptional Late Application facility you must have entered the HEI through the CAO system.

If you did not enter your current course through the CAO system, you must first contact the Admissions Office of the HEI to which you wish to apply and they will inform you if you may submit an application direct to the institution.

Exclusions:
You may submit a late application only for entry to courses other than your existing course. If you wish to repeat the year in the same course you must arrange this within your HEI.

Mary Immaculate College Limerick, Trinity College Dublin and the University of Limerick have special procedures in place in the case of current or previous students who wish to apply for entry to another course in the same HEI. Such applicants must contact their Admissions Office to determine the application procedure. However, if you are a student in another HEI and you wish to apply to any of these three HEIs, you should apply through CAO.

Refer to page 15 of the 2017 CAO Handbook on how to make an Exceptional Late Application.

Restricted-category Applicants
Mature applicants – most HEIs will require mature applicants, who wish to be assessed on mature grounds, to have applied to CAO by 1st February 2017 at 5:15pm. (This restriction does not apply if the applicant wishes to be considered on the basis of school leaving qualifications only.) For more information about applying to CAO on the basis of mature years go to www.cao.ie/mature.

Applying for the HEAR and/or DARE schemes – to be considered for the HEAR and/or DARE schemes applicants must have registered on the CAO system by 1st February 2017 at 5:15pm and must have completed the HEAR/DARE application form by 1st March 2017 at 5:15pm – supporting documents must be sent to CAO offices before 1st April 2017 at 5:15pm.

Expand+As an engineer, you will make a real difference in the world and be responsible for leading the way in finding solutions to real problems. Will you develop alternative or new sources of energy, invent life-saving medical devices or create new modes o...

Hide-As an engineer, you will make a real difference in the world and be responsible for leading the way in finding solutions to real problems. Will you develop alternative or new sources of energy, invent life-saving medical devices or create new modes of communication? UCD Engineering offers a particularly wide range of engineering specialisations, from the traditional disciplines to new ones such as Biomedical and Energy Systems Engineering.

Why UCD Engineering?
At UCD, we provide a first-class education across our engineering disciplines which are variously accredited by Engineers Ireland, the Institute of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) and the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IoM3). Whatever the specialisation, we place considerable emphasis on the mastery of analytical skills and the use of quantitative methods. Study is based on solid mathematical, scientific and engineering principles. Essentially these are the fundamentals of engineering and they will enable you to navigate successfully through the challenges you will face in your future career.

We work with industry to ensure that our programmes produce graduates who are highly skilled and trained to address the problems that organisations and society face. This, coupled with the fact that our lecturers are recognised experts in specific fields – such as solar, wave and renewable energy, and biomedical and structural engineering – makes UCD the first choice for anyone interested in engineering.

Your First Year Experience
Your first year in Engineering at UCD will see you immersed in a completely new life from both an educational and a social perspective. Educationally, the first year is a common year which allows you gain an understanding of the many engineering disciplines available, before you specialise.

This year will be spent intensively learning and discovering how to solve problems through physics, chemistry and mathematics, as well as gaining exposure to engineering subjects such as mechanics, energy engineering, creativity in design and electronic or electrical engineering.

At the end of first year you will be presented with information about the various specialisations, and given advice to guide you in making the right decision when choosing your engineering pathway.

Studying Engineering at UCD
At UCD Engineering we provide a rigorous education in the fundamental engineering subjects and help you to develop problem-solving and design skills based on maths and physics. As a UCD Engineering student you will enrol in a common first year, which allows you to gain an understanding of the many different engineering disciplines available, before being offered an unrestricted choice of specialisation*, subject to health and safety based capacity constraints. We have the widest range of degree choices in the country and, after completing this common first year, you can choose your second year pathway from one of the following:

- Biomedical Engineering
- Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical or Electronic Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Structural engineering with architecture

Your chosen area of specialisation in second year will also offer routes to further branches of engineering at a Masters level. The range of study and career opportunities that can be accessed through our bachelor’s and master’s degree options is illustrated on the diagram on page 155 of the Undergraduate Prospectus 2017 (link to section below). You can choose a Bachelor of Engineering Science, BSc [3 years], a Bachelor of Engineering, BE [4 years] or a Master of Engineering, ME [5 years).

Since 2013, the educational standard for the professional title of Chartered Engineer (Engineers Ireland) has been an accredited master’s degree programme in engineering or equivalent. The BE degree (four years) in Chemical & Bioprocess Engineering is accredited at the master’s level by the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) and satisfies the educational standard for the professional title of Chartered Engineer (IChemE).

Expand+First Year
Explore your options:
• Physics
• Chemistry
• Mathematics
• Energy Engineering
• Mechanics
• Electrical/ Electronic Engineering
• Creativity in Design
• Energy Challenges
• Understanding Digital Devices
• Biosystems Des...

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Explore your options:
• Physics
• Chemistry
• Mathematics
• Energy Engineering
• Mechanics
• Electrical/ Electronic Engineering
• Creativity in Design
• Energy Challenges
• Understanding Digital Devices
• Biosystems Design Challenge
• Introduction to Civil & Environmental Engineering

Years 2 & 3
Choose your pathway:
• Chemical & Bioprocess
• Civil
• Electrical/Electronic
• Mechanical
• Biomedical
• Structural engineering with Architecture
Optional Study Abroad

Year 4 & 5
Focus on your area(s) of specialisation
BE (4 years) Bachelor of Engineering
• Biomedical
• Chemical & Bioprocess*
• Civil
• Electrical
• Electronic
• Energy Systems
• Mechanical

ME (5 years)
Master of Engineering
Biosystems & Food Engineering
Biomedical
Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering
Civil, Structural & Environmental
Electrical Energy
Electronic & Computer
Energy Systems
Engineering with Business
Materials Science & Engineering
Mechanical
Structural engineering with Architecture
Professional Work Experience

Graduate with a Master of Engineering

Biomedical Engineering:
Engineering students follow a common first year.

Second to Fifth Year
Sample modules for Biomedical Engineering students include:
Bioinstrumentation
Biomechanics
Biomaterials
Neural Engineering
Nanomaterials
Cell Culture & Tissue Engineering
Biosignal Processing
Medical Device Design
Rehabilitation Engineering
Medical Sciences for Engineers
Introduction to Physiology
Electrical & Electronic Circuits
Computer Engineering
Electromagnetics
Control Theory
Mechanics of Fluids
Mechanics of Solids
Applied Physics
Applied Dynamics
Functional Anatomy & Kinesiology

Chemical & Bioprocess Engineering:
Common First Year

Second to Fourth Year Sample modules for Chemical & Bioprocess Engineering students in years two to four include:
Organic Chemistry for Engineers
Inorganic & Physical Chemistry for Engineers
Chemical & Bioprocess Engineering Measurement
Biotechnology for Engineers
Computing in Chemical & Bioprocess Engineering
Chemical & Bioprocess Reaction Engineering
Chemical & Bioprocess Engineering Thermodynamics
Commercial Pharmaceutical & Bioprocessing Technology
Chemical & Bioprocess Engineering Design
Professional Engineering (Finance)
Environmental Engineering
Advanced Separation Processes
Advanced Experimental Design

Civil Engineering
Common First Year

Second to Fifth Year
Areas of study for Civil Engineering include:
Theory, Design & Analysis of Structures
Hydraulic Engineering
Treatment Processes for Water & Wastewater
Soil Mechanics & Geotechnical Engineering
Construction Materials & Practice
Transportation Engineering

Electronic Engineering or Electrical Engineering:
Common First year

Second to Fifth Year
Students on this degree follow the same pathway until their third year, when they specialise in either Electrical or Electronic Engineering. Modules include:

Electrical & Electronic Circuits
Electromagnetics
Digital Electronics
Electrical Energy Systems
Communication Systems
Electromagnetic Waves
Signal Processing
Analogue Electronics
Power System Engineering
Analogue & RF Electronics
Neural Engineering
Renewable Energy Systems
Power System Operation

Energy Systems Engineering:
Common First Year

Second to Fifth Year
Sample modules for Energy Systems Engineering students include: Mechanics of Fluids
Electrical & Electronic Circuits
Engineering Thermodynamics
Electrical Energy Systems
Power System Engineering
Air Pollution
Measurement & Instrumentation
Energy Systems & Climate Change
Wind Energy
Energy Economics
Power System Operation
Energy Systems in Buildings

Mechanical Engineering:
Common First Year

Second to Fifth Year
Sample modules for Mechanical Engineering students include: Mechanical Engineering Design
Mechanics of Fluids
Materials Science & Engineering
Heat Transfer
Electrical & Electronic Circuits
Manufacturing Engineering
Mechanics of Solids
Professional Engineering
Engineering Thermodynamics
Applied Dynamics
Biomechanics
Measurement & Instrumentation
Control Theory

Structural Engineering with Architecture:
Common First year

Second Year
- Construction Materials
- Construction Practice
- Mechanics of Solids
- Soil Mechanics 1
- Architecture for Structural Engineers

Third Year
Structure & Form
- Analysis of Structures
- Design of Structures
- Energy Systems: Buildings

Fourth Year
Taught modules in semester one are typically followed by an eight-month work placement. Those not on work placements will do a design project in addition to taught modules.

Modules include:
Professional Engineering for Civil & Structural Engineers
Structural Analysis, Design & Specification
- Structural Dynamics Soil
- Materials & Design
- Realising Built Projects

Fifth Year
Innovation Leadership
- Advanced Structural Analysis & Design
- Professional Engineering (Management)
- Soil Mechanics & Geotechnical Engineering
- Bridge Engineering
- Research Project

Expand+Career & Graduate Study Opportunities
A world of opportunity awaits you as a UCD Engineering graduate, and as our programmes are professionally accredited they are fully recognised internationally.

You will be able to establish a career in many ...

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A world of opportunity awaits you as a UCD Engineering graduate, and as our programmes are professionally accredited they are fully recognised internationally.

You will be able to establish a career in many sectors, including:
- Energy/ clean technology
- Infrastructure
- Healthcare
- Food
- Information and communications technology
- Business and research
- Education

You will be equipped with a mindset and skills that will make you an asset to any employer. The Engineering education offered by UCD is recognised by the world’s top companies. In addition to our wide range of BE degrees, UCD has numerous graduate degrees including taught master’s with specialisations in:

- Biomedical Engineering
- Biosystems Engineering
- Civil Structural & Environmental Engineering
- Electronic and Computer Engineering
- Energy Systems Engineering
- Engineering with Business
- Mechanical Engineering
- Materials Science and Engineering
- Structural Engineering with Architecture

There are also research programmes available to students at both master’s and PhD level.