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 degrees, 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.

To meet minimum entry requirements (matriculation) on the results of the Leaving Certificate, a student must present at least six recognised subjects selected according to course requirements and must obtain at least Grade H5 in two subjects and Grade O6/H7 in the remaining four subjects. Leaving Cert Subject Entry Requirements O2/H6 in Mathematics O2/H6 in a laboratory science (Applied Mathematics, Computer Science or Geography may be used instead of a laboratory science subject) and O6/H7 in English, Irish and two other recognised subjects Applied & Computational Mathematics Special Entry Recommendations We recommend that all students in Applied & Computation Mathematics should have a minimum Grade H3 in Leaving Certificate Mathematics, or equivalent. Financial Mathematics Special Entry Recommendations We recommend that all students in Financial Mathematics should have a minimum Grade H3 in Leaving Certificate Mathematics, or equivalent. Mathematics Special Entry Recommendations We recommend that all students in Mathematics should have a minimum Grade H3 in Leaving Certificate Mathematics, or equivalent. Statistics & Data Science Special Entry Recommendations We recommend that all students in Statistics should have a minimum Grade H3 in Leaving Certificate Mathematics, or equivalent. Applied Mathematics, Mathematics & Education Special Entry Recommendations We recommend that all students in Applied Mathematics, Mathematics & Education should have a minimum Grade H3 in Leaving Certificate Mathematics, or equivalent. Biology, Mathematics & Education Special Entry Recommendations We recommend that all students in Biology & Mathematics Education should have a minimum Grade H3 in Leaving Certificate Mathematics, or equivalent. Chemistry, Mathematics & Education Special Entry Recommendations We recommend that all students in Chemistry, Mathematics & Education should have a minimum Grade H3 in Leaving Certificate Mathematics, or equivalent. Computer Science, Mathematics & Education Special Entry Recommendations We recommend that all students in Computer Science, Mathematics & Education should have a minimum Grade H3 in Leaving Certificate Mathematics, or equivalent. Physics Mathematics & Education Special Entry Recommendations We recommend that all students in Physics, Mathematics & Education should have a minimum Grade H3 in Leaving Certificate Mathematics, or equivalent.