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Courses at DCU

Undergraduate Science and Health Courses

A tantalising medley of opportunity, we're proud of the platform of education we offer to those embarking on an undergraduate degree. To find out more explore our range of course below and visit the DCU CAO Hub @ www.dcu.ie/cao
Chemistry Overview
Level:
Undergraduate
School:
School of Chemical Sciences

As a chemist, you can help to solve everyday challenges and change people’s lives for the better. 

 

Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Level:
Undergraduate
School:
School of Chemical Sciences

Are you a highly motivated independent student who is eager to challenge yourself in the different branches of chemistry?

Chemistry with AI
Level:
Undergraduate
School:
School of Chemical Sciences

Do you want to have real impact in an area such as drug design, climate change,fighting pollution, or smart materials development?

Analytical Science
Level:
Undergraduate
School:
School of Chemical Sciences

Are you interested in how analytical science can help make a better world?

 

Blood Lactate Profiling. Sample Collection
Level:
Undergraduate
School:
School of Health and Human Performance

Can you imagine supporting an elite athlete to the heights of their career or helping to coach a team to be among the best in the world?

 

Athlete on treadmill with monitor
Level:
Undergraduate
School:
School of Health and Human Performance

Are you fascinated by how the body works and passionate about improving how people move, work, exercise and play sports? This course provides students with the opportunity to pursue a dual award and attain both a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science.

Physical Education with Mathematics
Level:
Undergraduate
School:
School of Health and Human Performance

Do you really enjoy both physical activity and mathematics? This course is a brilliant opportunity to combine your passions and go on to make a positive impact on society through education.

Physical Education with Biology
Level:
Undergraduate
School:
School of Health and Human Performance

Do you really enjoy getting active while also having a passion for subjects such as biology and science?

Level:
Undergraduate
School:
School of Psychology

Are you interested in upskilling by studying psychology modules? Are you seeking to study for personal enjoyment? Then the Single Module Programme Psychology (SMPPY) is for you.

BA in Humanities (Psychology Major)
Level:
Undergraduate
School:
School of Psychology
Woman looking at monitors
Level:
Undergraduate
School:
School of Psychology

Do you want to gain the collaborative and transferable skills you’ll need to move forward in a society driven by digital and technological innovation?

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Level:
Undergraduate
School:
School of Psychology

Are you interested in human behaviour? Do you have an aptitude for high-level mathematics and scientific inquiry? 

 

Psychology
Level:
Undergraduate
School:
School of Psychology

Are you fascinated by the human mind and human behaviour? Would you like to understand how we think, act, react and interact, and use your knowledge and skills to help people?

Biotechnology
Level:
Undergraduate
School:
School of Biotechnology

Are you fascinated by the idea of controlling, fixing or changing biological systems to benefit humanity and global society? 

 

Scientist in laboratory
Level:
Undergraduate
School:
School of Biotechnology

If you’re endlessly fascinated by how living things function and keen to make a contribution to humanity, biological sciences will appeal to you.

Genetics and Cell Biology
Level:
Undergraduate
School:
School of Biotechnology

Do you want to work at the forefront of genetic research and medical treatment?

Environmental Science and Technology
Level:
Undergraduate
School:
School of Chemical Sciences

Do you want to help solve society's greatest challenges such as climate change and environmental pollution?

Bioprocessing and Biopharma
Level:
Undergraduate
School:
School of Biotechnology

Interested in developing new drugs such as life-saving vaccines or in creating innovative mass market food products?

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Level:
Undergraduate
School:
School of Physical Sciences

Interested in how the world works and how science seeks to answer the big questions? If you can answer yes to that question, have a logical mind and a flair for mathematics, Physics General Entry may be the route for you.

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Level:
Undergraduate
School:
School of Physical Sciences

By doing this groundbreaking degree, you’ll combine the skills and knowledge of a physics degree with the advanced data analytics tools you need to solve real-world problems in new and exciting ways.

Physics with Astronomy
Level:
Undergraduate
School:
School of Physical Sciences

Do you enjoy maths and have a keen interest in how the universe works? This course is ideal for you.

Physics with Biomedical Sciences
Level:
Undergraduate
School:
School of Physical Sciences

Are you a naturally curious person with analytical skills, perseverance, and a broad range of interests?

Applied Physics
Level:
Undergraduate
School:
School of Physical Sciences

Are you interested in understanding how the natural world works at a deep level?

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Level:
Undergraduate
School:
School of Mathematical Sciences

Want to use your love of and talent for mathematics to set yourself apart on the job market?

Actuarial Mathematics
Level:
Undergraduate
School:
School of Mathematical Sciences

Do you excel in mathematics and problem solving? Do you love to understand subjects through using logic and tackling challenges?

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Level:
Undergraduate
School:
School of Mathematical Sciences

Do you love maths? Do you especially enjoy calculus, probability and statistics?

Health and Society
Level:
Undergraduate
School:
School of Nursing, Psychotherapy and Community Health

If you know you’d like to support and improve people’s health, in Ireland or elsewhere, you can explore the possibilities in this course.

Children's Nursing (Higher Diploma)
Level:
Undergraduate
School:
School of Nursing and Human Sciences

If you’re already a registered nurse who would like to specialise in paediatric nursing, this course is for you.

Nursing (Mental Health)
Level:
Undergraduate
School:
School of Nursing, Psychotherapy and Community Health

Are you interested in mental health? Do you love working with people of all ages and from diverse backgrounds?

Nursing (General)
Level:
Undergraduate
School:
School of Nursing, Psychotherapy and Community Health

If you have a genuine interest in people and love the idea of working with people of all ages and from diverse backgrounds, nursing could be for you.

Nursing (Children's and General integrated)
Level:
Undergraduate
School:
School of Nursing, Psychotherapy and Community Health

If helping both adults and children, and making a difference to their lives while they are ill, appeals to you, this programme is a good choice for you.

Nursing (Intellectual Disability)
Level:
Undergraduate
School:
School of Nursing, Psychotherapy and Community Health

Would you like a career providing holistic care to people with an intellectual disability?

Level:
Undergraduate
School:
School of Nursing, Psychotherapy and Community Health

Would you like a career as a peer support worker or a family peer support worker?  Then this course is ideal for you.

Homeless Prevention and Intervention
Level:
Undergraduate
School:
School of Nursing and Human Sciences

Are you working in a service that supports homeless people?