Expand+Minimum grade H5 in two subjects and minimum grade O6/H7 in four other subjects. Subjects must include Irish, English, Mathematics, and a laboratory science subject (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Physics with Chemistry (joint) or Agricultural Scie...

Hide-Minimum grade H5 in two subjects and minimum grade O6/H7 in four other subjects. Subjects must include Irish, English, Mathematics, and a laboratory science subject (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Physics with Chemistry (joint) or Agricultural Science) and any two other subjects recognised for entry purposes.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
H4 in either a laboratory science subject, Mathematics, Applied Mathematics or Computer Science. If the H4 is in a laboratory science subject an O6/H7 in Mathematics is required or vice versa. If the H4 is in Computer Science, an O6/H7 in Mathematics and an O6/H7 in a laboratory science subject is also required.

Expand+IRISH LEAVING CERTIFICATE SCHOOL LEAVERS
If you present the Irish Leaving Certificate you need to present six recognised subjects, selected according to course requirements, you must obtain a minimum grade H5 in two subjects and minimum grade O...

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If you present the Irish Leaving Certificate you need to present six recognised subjects, selected according to course requirements, you must obtain a minimum grade H5 in two subjects and minimum grade O6/ H7 in the remaining four subjects, in order to meet matriculation requirements. For all courses in UCC this must include Irish (unless exempt) and English. To compete for a place on a programme, you must meet the minimum entry requirements as well as any specific/additional requirements, and then compete based on results obtained, e.g. points. You can combine results achieved in different sittings for the purpose of meeting the minimum entry requirements for programmes (except for Medicine, CK701). However, results achieved in separate years may not be combined for the purpose of scoring points. You will compete based on a points scheme.

Expand+QQI FET (FETAC) Students
Entry to degree programmes at UCC is available on a competitive basis to students who present with a recognised QQI award. For a full list of linked programmes, and the relevant QQI FET requirements, see www.ucc.ie/ e...

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Entry to degree programmes at UCC is available on a competitive basis to students who present with a recognised QQI award. For a full list of linked programmes, and the relevant QQI FET requirements, see www.ucc.ie/ en/study/undergrad/fetac.

Students must meet the requirements and have achieved distinctions in the awards as outlined for each programme.

Due to the competitive nature of the Nursing Programmes, scores will only be calculated when the appropriate award is presented together with all the required modules and grades from a single sitting. For full details of the QQI FET award scoring scheme see www.qqi.ie.

Expand+MATURE STUDENT APPLICANTS
To be eligible to compete for a place as a mature student, you must be 23 years of age on or before 1 January 2022 and apply via www.cao.ie by 1 February. Please check out the CAO website for more information on the app...

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To be eligible to compete for a place as a mature student, you must be 23 years of age on or before 1 January 2022 and apply via www.cao.ie by 1 February. Please check out the CAO website for more information on the application process as a mature student. There is a helpful video for mature applicants.

There are places for mature students on all undergraduate programmes. As a mature student you do not need Leaving Certificate points to enter UCC. However, some degree programmes have specific educational requirements so it is essential that you check the CAO Mature Student Guide, the Mature Student Office website www.ucc.ie/en/mature or contact our Mature Student Advisor for further details mso@ucc.ie. The Mature Student Office will be happy to help you with your application.

If you are a mature applicant, please note that you can also apply to UCC based on Leaving Certificate (LC) or QQI FE results. You may apply under all three pathways, if applicable (LC, QQI FE, Mature). Just ensure to tick boxes 1, 2 & 8, on the Qualifications and Assessment Summary section on the CAO application form, to be assessed under all three pathways.

Some programmes will require a statement of interest, an entrance exam, an interview, and/or the MSAP. The MSAP is an assessment which is designed to allow you to demonstrate your skills in written English and your capacity for critical reasoning. It is a requirement for mature entry to all programmes in the College of Arts, Celtic Studies & Social Sciences.

For more information on the specific requirements per programme, please see: www.ucc.ie/en/study/ undergrad/entryreqs/matureapplicants/ and to contact a Mature Student Advisor, visit www.ucc.ie/en/mature.

Expand+Entry 2022

Early online application (discounted): Fee €30 Closing Date: 20 January 2022 at 5pm

Normal online application: Fee €45 Closing Date: 1 February 2022 at 5pm

Late online application - restrictions apply (see page 3 2022 CAO Hand...

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Early online application (discounted): Fee €30 Closing Date: 20 January 2022 at 5pm

Normal online application: Fee €45 Closing Date: 1 February 2022 at 5pm

Late online application - restrictions apply (see page 3 2022 CAO Handbook): Fee: €60 Closing Date: 1 May 2022 at 5pm

Change of Mind - restrictions apply (see page 3 2022 CAO Handbook): Fee: Nil Closing Date: 1 July 2022 at 5pm

Exceptional online late application (see page 31 of the 2022 CAO Handbook): Fee €60 Closing Date: 22 July 2022 at 5pm

Be sure to complete any action well in advance of closing dates. You should avoid making an application close to a closing date. No extensions to closing dates will be allowed and all application fees are non-refundable.

LATE APPLICATIONS
Late Applications are those which are received after 5pm on 1 February 2022. The closing date for late applications is 5pm on 1 May 2022, subject to the restrictions listed on page 3 of the 2022 CAO Handbook. The online facility for late applications opens on the 4 March 2022 at 12:00 noon - a fee of €60 applies.

Exceptional Late Applications (Exception to the timetable)
The exceptional closing date of 22 July at 5pm applies only to applicants who are registered as an undergraduate student on 1 May 2022 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, Marino Institute of Education, 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 six HEIs, you should apply through CAO.

Refer to page 31 of the 2022 CAO Handbook on how to make an Exceptional Late Application.

Restrictions
As a CAO applicant you may experience one or more of the following restrictions based on your course choices, your category of application, or restrictions imposed by the HEIs that you wish to apply to. Please read the section on 'Restrictions' on page 3 of the 2022 CAO Handbook carefully. This section includes information on:

General Restricitons
1. Making a late application
2. Making changes to your course choices

Restricted Courses
3. Applying for a restricted course

Mature Applicants
4. Mature applicants

Supplementary Admissions Routes
5. Applying for DARE and/or HEAR

Expand+WHAT IS BIOLOGICAL, EARTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES?
The degrees in CK404 focus on the natural environment on Earth in relation to the physical environment, biota and human environmental interaction. The first year of CK404 gives a strong fo...

Hide-WHAT IS BIOLOGICAL, EARTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES?
The degrees in CK404 focus on the natural environment on Earth in relation to the physical environment, biota and human environmental interaction. The first year of CK404 gives a strong foundation in the scientific skills needed to follow any of the six degrees on offer. After first year, you will have an opportunity to focus in on your chosen degree, each with their own research opportunities and career routes. Please have a look at each of the named degree entries in this prospectus to get a real handle on the variety of degrees on offer in CK404.

WHY UCC?
The School of Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences (BEES) is fortunate to be at the centre of a vibrant research community in UCC. The affiliation of BEES with the Environmental Research Institute (ERI) and its research centre MaREI, (the world-leading Science Foundation Ireland Research Centre for Energy, Climate and Marine research), places BEES at the forefront of environmental research in Ireland and beyond. The Environmental Research Institute (ERI) was established in 2000 by UCC as a flagship institute to integrate over 400 researchers, from 20 University schools and departments, and six research centres, to work together to accelerate the transition to a sustainable society. Check out their informative website at www.ucc.ie/en/eri/

WHAT WILL HELP YOU?
Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Mathematics, and Physics are helpful subjects coming onto this course.

COURSE STRUCTURE
The first year is the foundation year for six different degree awards. The disciplines studied in first year will provide you with a solid grounding to understand environmental, earth, and biological principles and this will support your choice of degree from year two onwards. Our degree courses also place a strong emphasis on practical components, including fieldwork and laboratory skills, which will provide you with relevant hands-on experience.

WORK PLACEMENT
A work-experience module is possible in the fourth year. This enables you to spend up to ten weeks in a structured working environment where you will be evaluated both on your contribution to the placement institution and on a report of your experience

Expand+FIRST YEAR MODULES
All modules are 5 credits unless otherwise stated.
BL1002 Cells, Biomolecules, Genetics and Evolution,
BL1004 Physiology and Structure of Plants and Animals,
BL1006 Habitats and Ecosystems,
BL1009 Grand Challenges in...

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All modules are 5 credits unless otherwise stated.
BL1002 Cells, Biomolecules, Genetics and Evolution,
BL1004 Physiology and Structure of Plants and Animals,
BL1006 Habitats and Ecosystems,
BL1009 Grand Challenges in Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences,
CM1003 Introductory Chemistry for Environmental Scientists (10 credits),
EV1002 The Environment,
GL1001 Introduction to Geology,
GL1004 Geological Evolution of Ireland,
GG1010 Introduction to Physical Geography, MA1001 Calculus for Science Part 1,
PY1009 Physics for the Environmental Sciences 1.