Chemical Sciences General Entry
Chemistry is the key to understanding the world we live in. Chemical science unlocks the secrets to many challenges facing us for example understanding and developing pharmaceuticals which enables us to create treatments for diseases and infections, and thus change peoples lives. If this type of Science appeals to you then our Chemical Sciences General Entry programme is for you. Chemistry holds the key to our future, continuously developing new cures while creating possibilities for a greener, more sustainable future. With our Chemical Sciences General Entry option, which includes lots of innovative hands-on laboratory work in our modern laboratories you can be part of this future.
This programme introduces you to the fascinating world of chemical sciences, allowing you to experience a wide array of topics before specialising in either Analytical Science, Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences or Chemistry with Artificial Intelligence (subject to accreditation) in your 2nd year.
The Chemical Sciences General Entry programme will provide you with the opportunity to study different types of chemistry, so that you can discover which aspects of chemistry inspire you most before choosing your degree specialism.
The programme ensures you will gain excellent hands-on laboratory experience in our award winning undergraduate laboratories (Education lab of the Year-Irish Laboratory Award). Small student groups within the laboratory assisted by a fully trained laboratory Tutors helps to ensure an excellent student-centred laboratory learning experience for each student.·
You will have the opportunity to study dynamic and interesting Chemistry topics and some Biology focused modules before you select your preferred degree programme and the end of year one. Topics include drug design, analytical techniques as applied to industry and forensics, environmental chemistry and biomolecules
Upon successful completion of year one the degree choices are:
- BSc in Analytical Science, or
- BSc in Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences
- BSc in Chemistry with Artificial Intelligence (subject to accreditation)
The dynamic range of labwork you will conduct ensures you will develop your problem solving skills while conducting innovative experiments that reflect the needs of the Pharmaceutical, Biopharmaceutical and broader Chemical industry.
For more information and an overview of our courses here in the School of Chemical Sciences visit our undergraduate course presentation pages.
View the current course structure
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We have a unique and vibrant culture on our modern campus close to Dublin city centre. We provide state-of-the-art study facilities for all our courses and everything else you need for a healthy, fun and active student life.
Exceptional Facilities
DCU students enjoy exceptional teaching and learning facilities across our 3 academic campuses. These include modern learning theatres, research centres, television and sound studios, classrooms, computer suites and advanced laboratories in the areas of languages, engineering, physics, chemistry and biotechnology, as well as a sports performance centre and a virtual hospital ward.
A Vibrant, Dynamic Social Environment
Student facilities include a superb sports complex with a 25 metre pool, two libraries and The Helix, our renowned performing arts centre. In 2016 we announced plans to invest over €230m in developing new, world-class facilities across our three academic campuses. Already building has begun on an exciting, new €14m Student Centre that will be home to the more than one hundred and twenty student clubs and societies. This commitment to student facilities means that our world-class learning experiences are complemented by a vibrant, dynamic social environment.
Choosing Chemistry in DCU gave me the all skills and opportunities to have a wonderfully diverse career, working in a wide range of roles, from research, through technical, to my current role as a Forensic Scientist
Sarah Martyn, Analytical Science Graduate and PhD Graduate. Forensics Science Ireland, Garda Headquarters, Dublin
Graduates will have the opportunity to work in a number of industries, including:
- Food and drinks,
- Cosmetics and pharmaceuticals,
- Forensics,
- Advanced manufacturing.
Our graduates work in research and development laboratories,
- Discovering new drugs,
- Developing vaccines,
- Ensuring medicines are safe.
Our graduates support our environment,
- Reducing waste,
- Creating greener technologies.
Requirements
In addition to the general entry requirements for admission to the university the following entry requirements apply
Minimum of O3 or H6 in Mathematics and minimum of O3 or H5 in one of Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Physics with Chemistry, Agricultural Science or Computer Science.
In addition to the general entry requirements for admission to the university the following entry requirements apply
Minimum of O3 or H6 in Mathematics and minimum of O3 or H5 in one of Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Physics with Chemistry, Agricultural Science or Computer Science.
In addition to the general entry requirements for admission to the university the following entry requirements apply
GCE A Level D or GCE AS Level C or GCSE B Mathematics and GCE A Level D or GCE AS Level C or GCSE B in one of Physics, Chemistry, Physics with Chemistry, Biology or Agricultural Science
For details of QQI requirements and relevant codes please click here. Simply enter the DC code for the programme you are interested in or if you are not sure of the code enter DC in the Select by Institution option, then click on Go.
Holders of Higher Certificate/National Certificates or Bachelor (Ordinary) Degree/National Diplomas with Merit or Distinction may be admitted into second year if the relevant Programme Boards are satisfied that the candidate has achieved an appropriate standard in the major subjects covered in Year One. Direct entry into third year is possible for well-motivated students holding a distinction at Diploma level in a related discipline.
International candidates are expected to have educational qualifications of a standard equivalent to those outlined above. In addition, where such candidates are non-native speakers of the English language they must satisfy the university of their competency in the English language. For further information on international applications click here.
