Overview
Students enter Second Science Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences from the First Science Area of Study - (CK404) - and proceed to a BSc (Hons) Degree in one of:
The quotas for entry to the various degree programmes in Second Science are:
Quotas for Second Year from CK404
Quotas for Second Year from CK404 | Subject | Quota |
| Applied Plant Biology | 25 |
| Ecology and Environmental Biology | 25 |
| Environmental Science | 25 |
| Geoscience | 25 |
| Zoology | 25 |
BSc Ordinary Degree - NFQ Level 7, Major Award
Students who pass Third Year may choose not to proceed to Fourth Year and may opt instead to be conferred with a BSc Ordinary Degree.
Programme Requirements
For information about modules, module choice, options and credit weightings, please go to Programme Requirements.
Programme Requirements
First Science Area of Study
Module List | Code | Title | Credits |
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| BL1002 | Cells, Biomolecules, Genetics and Evolution | 5 |
| BL1004 | Physiology and Structure of Plants and Animals | 5 |
| BL1006 | Habitats and Ecosystems | 5 |
| BL1009 | Grand Challenges in Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences | 5 |
| CM1003 | Introductory Chemistry for Environmental Scientists | 10 |
| EV1002 | Introduction to Environmental Science | 5 |
| GL1001 | Introduction to Geology | 5 |
| GL1004 | Geological Evolution of Ireland | 5 |
| GG1010 | Introduction to Physical Geography | 5 |
| MA1001 | Calculus for Science Part 1 | 5 |
| PY1009 | Physics for the Environmental Sciences I | 5 |
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| Total Credits | 60 |
BSc Degree Outlets
BSc Single Honours
- Applied Plant Biology,
- Ecology and Environmental Biology,
- Environmental Science,
- Geoscience,
- Science Education (Biology route only) (for students who entered prior to 2023/24)
- Zoology
For students who entered in/prior to 2021/22
- Applied Plant Biology
- Earth Science
- Ecology and Environmental Biology
- Environmental Science
- Geography
- Geology
- International Field Geosciences
- Science Education (Biology route only)
- Zoology
Notes
- Students who, for special reasons, wish to take modules not specifically allowed by the regulations, must make an application to the College.
- Individual elective modules may occasionally not be offered in some calendar years.
- For students who entered first year from 2022/23, the degree outlets of Earth Science, Geography, Geology and International Field Geosciences have been replaced by the degree outlet of Geoscience. Geoscience is not available as a degree outlet for students who entered first year prior to 2022/23.
Examinations
Full details and regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards Book and for each module in the Book of Modules.
