Expand+Leaving Cert Subject Entry Requirements

O3/H6 in Mathematics

O3/H6 in a laboratory science (Applied Mathematics or Geography may be used instead of a laboratory science subject) and

O6/H7 in English, Irish and two other recognised subjects ...

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O3/H6 in Mathematics

O3/H6 in a laboratory science (Applied Mathematics or Geography may be used instead of a laboratory science subject) and

O6/H7 in English, Irish and two other recognised subjects
Irish Leaving Certificate

Biology, Mathematics & Education
Special Entry Recommendations
We recommend that all students in Biology & Mathematics Education should have a minimum Grade H4 in Leaving Certificate Mathematics, or equivalent.

Chemistry, Mathematics & Education
Special Entry Recommendations
We recommend that all students in Chemistry, Mathematics & Education should have a minimum Grade H4 in Leaving Certificate Mathematics, or equivalent.

Applied & Computational Mathematics
Special Entry Recommendations
We recommend that all students in Applied & Computational Mathematics should have a minimum Grade H3 in Leaving Certificate Mathematics, or equivalent.

Financial Mathematics
Special Entry Recommendations
We recommend that all students in Financial Mathematics should have a minimum Grade H3 in Leaving Certificate Mathematics, or equivalent.

Mathematics
Special Entry Recommendations
We recommend that all students in Mathematics should have a minimum Grade H3 in Leaving Certificate Mathematics, or equivalent.

Statistics
Special Entry Recommendations
We recommend that all students in Statistics should have a minimum Grade H3 in Leaving Certificate Mathematics, or equivalent.

Applied Mathematics, Mathematics & Education
Special Entry Recommendations
We recommend that all students in Applied Mathematics, Mathematics & Education should have a minimum Grade H4 in Leaving Certificate Mathematics, or equivalent.

Physics Mathematics & Education
Special Entry Recommendations
We recommend that all students in Physics, Mathematics & Education should have a minimum Grade H4 in Leaving Certificate Mathematics, or equivalent.

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+If you have a fascination with natural phenomena and find yourself constantly asking ‘why?’ and ‘how?’ then you’re well on your way to being a scientist. We will help you ask the right questions about how the world works and then find the most reward...

Hide-If you have a fascination with natural phenomena and find yourself constantly asking ‘why?’ and ‘how?’ then you’re well on your way to being a scientist. We will help you ask the right questions about how the world works and then find the most rewarding answers. With an exciting and diverse range of subjects, Science at UCD unfolds a universe of career opportunities for students who have an enquiring mind, an ability to solve problems and a desire to explore new worlds.

Why UCD Science?
UCD offers the broadest and most diverse Science programme in Ireland, with degree courses in biological, biomedical, chemical, geological, mathematical, physical and computer sciences, all delivered by lecturers at the forefront of teaching and research. After studying the foundations of science you will have the opportunity to specialise in areas such as Zoology, Pharmacology, Statistics, Medicinal Chemistry and Chemical Biology, and Theoretical Physics. By fourth year you will conduct your own research and communicate your discoveries under the guidance of some of Ireland’s top scientists.

Your First Year Experience
We offer a flexible and innovative undergraduate Science curriculum through the UCD Horizons programme. In addition to studying the subjects required for your degree, you also have the option to study outside your course by taking elective modules. We offer comprehensive advisory sessions at the start of the year with science lecturers and other staff to help you choose the right modules.

A key feature of UCD Science is our Peer Mentoring programme, which sees all first year Science students linked to a second or third year Science student. Your Peer Mentor will help you to get to know the ropes, answer all your questions and offer great advice and support as you adapt to college life. Academic advice is also available from experienced tutors when you drop in to the Maths and Computer Science Support Centres.

The UCD Science DN200 course offers 27 subjects categorised into the following options:
– Biological, Biomedical & Biomolecular Sciences (BBB)
– Chemistry & Chemical Sciences (CCS)
– Mathematical, Physical and Geological Sciences (MPG)
– No Preference (NPF)

Key points to note about the DN200 Science include:
– DN200 is not a “General Science” degree. It is an Honours degree course where students specialise in one of 27 subjects for their final degree.
– This course is ideal if you’re undecided about which area of Science interests you most. If you select the No Preference option on your CAO form, you can sample subjects in the first semester, before making a decision.
– The No Preference option is also ideal if you’re interested in subjects across more than one stream, e.g. Chemistry and Chemical Sciences (CCS) and Mathematical, Physical and Geological Sciences (MPG).
– If you know the stream you’re interested in studying, you can select it on your CAO form and you can focus on that area of study from first year. For example, if you’re interested in Theoretical Physics, you can focus your studies on Physics, Mathematics and Applied & Computational Mathematics and you don’t need to study any Biology or Chemistry.
– All DN200 Science students are guaranteed a degree from within a stream of their choice. In general, 98% of students study their first choice of degree subject in Years 3 and 4; the remainder study their second choice.

The DN201 Computer Science course is mainly a software engineering degree and is suitable for students with or without previous programming experience.

The Bachelor of Actuarial & Financial Studies (BAFS) DN230 offers the maximum exemptions from the Core Technical and Core Application exams and is designed for students interested in becoming actuaries.

Further details on each category of DN200 available in the link below under "Course Web Page" or in the "Modules link"

Expand+DN200 Science
The first year of the DN200 Science programme is designed to enable you to sample a number of subjects in your chosen area. There are core subjects required for all degrees, e.g. Mathematics, but you do not have to study all the Scienc...

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The first year of the DN200 Science programme is designed to enable you to sample a number of subjects in your chosen area. There are core subjects required for all degrees, e.g. Mathematics, but you do not have to study all the Science subjects in first year. You could, for example, concentrate on one area, such as Physics, but you can also try subjects from anywhere within Science, including subjects you may not have studied before, such as Geology. Students also have the option to become Science and Maths teachers at post-primary level.

The choices you make in first year will have a bearing on your final degree subject(s). In first year, students have a mixture of lectures and practical classes every day. Typically, lectures take place in the mornings and most practicals take place in the afternoons. In addition to the modules you must study within your Science degree, you take two modules called electives. You may choose these from anywhere across the University, including Science.

Towards the end of first year, students choose a number of subjects to study in second year. Students will major in one of these subjects and will continue to study that subject in third and fourth year.

Categories Broken Down:
DN200 BBB
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Cell & Molecular Biology
Environmental Biology
Genetics
Microbiology
Neuroscience
Pharmacology
Physiology
Plant Biology
Zoology
Biology & Mathematics Education

DN200 CCS
Chemistry
Chemistry with Biophysical Chemistry
Chemistry with Environmental & sustainable Chemistry
Medicinal Chemistry & Chemical Biology
Chemistry & Mathematics Education

DN200 MPG
Applied & computational Mathematics
Financial Mathematics
Mathematics
Mathematical Science
Statistics
Physics
Physics with Astronomy & Space Science
Theoretical Physics
Geology
Applied Mathematics & Mathematics Education
Physics & Mathematics Education

Further details of subjects across pages 95-121 of the UG Prospectus 2017 or view course webpage link below or Modules link below.

Expand+KEY FACT
The DN200 Science course is very flexible and enables you to make an informed decision about which subject to major in.

Tours of the UCE O'Brien Centre for Science can be arranged with current science students by emailing science.events...

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The DN200 Science course is very flexible and enables you to make an informed decision about which subject to major in.

Tours of the UCE O'Brien Centre for Science can be arranged with current science students by emailing science.events@ucd.ie

Key Fact
The 5 year course DN200(Education courses) is fully accredited by the Teaching Council of Ireland.

Placements are integrated into this course from first year with year long placements at two different post-primary schools during the final two years of the course.

Expand+Career & Graduate Study Opportunities
There is a wide range of career opportunities available to Science graduates. UCD Science graduates are skilled at analysing data, writing reports, solving problems and are trained to use their own initiative –...

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There is a wide range of career opportunities available to Science graduates. UCD Science graduates are skilled at analysing data, writing reports, solving problems and are trained to use their own initiative – all qualities that companies are looking for in employees. These skills can be transferred to businesses ranging from biotechnology, conservation and wildlife to IT, finance and forensics.

Many graduates continue their studies to master’s or doctoral degree level. Leading UCD institutes and research centres include the UCD Conway Institute, UCD Earth Institute and UCD CASL (Complex & Adaptive Systems Laboratory). UCD is also home to NovaUCD, the Innovation and Technology Transfer Centre. Notable successes include the establishment of a range of spin-off companies including Celtic Catalysts, ChangingWorlds and Lightwave Technologies.

Further information available from pages 94-121 of the UG Prospectus 2017.