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University College Dublin

Dublin , Dublin ,Ireland

BSc Science

If you have a fascination with natural phenomena and find yourself constantly asking “why?” and “how?”, then you are well on your way to being a scientist. 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.

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. By Fourth Year, you will conduct your own research and communicate your discoveries under the guidance of some of Ireland’s top scientists.

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Application Processing Time in Days: 20

Application Process

Conditional/Unconditional Offer Letter
20 Days
Visa Process
30 Days

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

UCD Careers Network joins the dots between your time at University and your future career

If you are a UCD student based on the Belfield campus, or a recent graduate (up to two years after graduation), you can book a 20 minute 1-2-1 consultation with one of our Belfield based Career & Skills Consultants to:

  • talk about your options
  • get advice on an application
  • prepare for interview
  • cover anything else career-related

If you are a Smurfit Graduate School of Business student or recent graduate, you can make a 30 minute consultation appointment with one of the Smurfit Careers Network team, based on the Blackrock campus.

Current and recently graduated, UCD Graduate Researchers (PhDs and Research Masters students), can book a 60 minute appointment with a dedicated Career & Skills Consultant to discuss:

  • Individual Career Planning
  • Academic and non-Academic Career Options 
  • Job Applications
  • Interviews and Presentations
  • All appointments can be booked via CareersConnect

PSW Opportunity

2 year

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

INDIA:

Standard XII

  • Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
  • Council for the Indian School Certificate (CISCE)
  • Intermediate Exam (some state boards)
  • Higher/Senior School Certificate/Examination (most state boards)
  • Average is calculated on best 5 recognised subjects
  • Cambridge A Level or International Baccalaureate Diploma applicants should refer to the relevant linked webpages.
  • Applicants taking US curriculum exams (High School Diploma, Advanced Placement (AP), SAT, ACT, SAT II) should refer to entry requirements for the USA
  • CBSE/AISSCE/CUSCE/ISC - English Language 80% OR IELTS/TOEFL or equivalent

BANGLADESH:

  • Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) / Intermediate Certificate / Alim + 2 Years of a Bachelor's Degree at a recognised university with acceptable grades.
  • or UCD International Foundation Year
  • Cambridge A Level or International Baccalaureate Diploma applicants should refer to the relevant linked webpages.
  • Applicants taking US curriculum exams (High School Diploma, Advanced Placement (AP), SAT, ACT, SAT II) should refer to entry requirements for the USA
  • C at GCSE Level IB 4 at Standard Level/3 at Higher Level or equivalent

NEPAL:

  • Higher Secondary Education Board Examination (HSEB).
  • Award of HSEB with at least 2 subjects at First Division.
  • Highly competitive programmes may also require 2 or 3 years of undergraduate degree at a recognised university.
  • Cambridge A Level or International Baccalaureate Diploma applicants should refer to the relevant linked webpages.
  • Applicants taking US curriculum exams (High School Diploma, Advanced Placement (AP), SAT, ACT, SAT II) should refer to entry requirements for the USA

SRI LANKA:

  • Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education (Advanced level)
  • A total of 6 passes between Ordinary Level and Advanced Level, with at least 2 A-levels with a minimum grade C
  • Sri Lanka A-Level English Grade C OR IELTS/TOEFL

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