Expand+Leaving Cert Subject Entry Requirements
H4 in Mathematics
H6 in a laboratory science and
O6/H7 in English, Irish. and two other recognised subjects

Special Entry Recommendations
It is recommended that the Laboratory Science subject should be ...

Hide-Leaving Cert Subject Entry Requirements
H4 in Mathematics
H6 in a laboratory science and
O6/H7 in English, Irish. and two other recognised 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.

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.

Assessment of applications
Admission to most undergraduate courses is extremely competitive. Entry is normally based on the points system for students presenting Irish Leaving Certificate examinations.

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 2018, 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: www.ucd.ie/ registry/admissions/points.html.

Expand+Early online application (discounted): Fee €30 Closing Date: 20th January 2018 at 5:15pm

Normal online application: Fee €45 Closing Date: 1st February 2018 at 5:15pm

Late online application - restrictions apply: Fee: €60 Closing Date: 1st May 2...

Hide-Early online application (discounted): Fee €30 Closing Date: 20th January 2018 at 5:15pm

Normal online application: Fee €45 Closing Date: 1st February 2018 at 5:15pm

Late online application - restrictions apply: Fee: €60 Closing Date: 1st May 2018 at 5:15 pm

Change of Mind - restrictions apply: Fee: Nil Closing Date: 1st July 2018 5:15 pm

Exceptional online late application - see page 14 of the 2018 CAO Handbook: Fee €60 Closing Date: 22nd July 2018 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 2018 and will be accepted up to 5:15pm on 1st May 2018, subject to the restricitions listed on page 3 of the 2018 CAO Handbook. The online facility for late applications opens on the 5th March 2018 at 12:00 noon - a fee of €60 applies.

Exceptional Late Applications (Exception to the 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, University of Limerick, Maynooth University and Galway Mayo Institute of Technology 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 five HEIs, you should apply through CAO.

Refer to page 15 of the 2018 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 2018 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 2018 at 5:15pm and must have completed the HEAR/DARE application form by 1st March 2018 at 5:15pm – supporting documents must be sent to CAO offices before 1st April 2018 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...

Hide-First Year
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 ...

Hide-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 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.