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UCD Science Stage 1 Module Guide 2025/26

The UCD Science Stage 1 Guide outlines the various streams and degree subjects available for BSc degrees, including Biological, Biomedical, Chemistry, Earth & Environmental Sciences, Mathematics, and Physics. It details the core and conditional core modules required for each stream, emphasizing the importance of module selection for students wishing to keep multiple options open for Stage 2. Additionally, it provides guidance on mathematics requirements and offers tips for navigating the module selection process.
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UCD Science Stage 1 Module Guide 2025/26

The UCD Science Stage 1 Guide outlines the various streams and degree subjects available for BSc degrees, including Biological, Biomedical, Chemistry, Earth & Environmental Sciences, Mathematics, and Physics. It details the core and conditional core modules required for each stream, emphasizing the importance of module selection for students wishing to keep multiple options open for Stage 2. Additionally, it provides guidance on mathematics requirements and offers tips for navigating the module selection process.
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Stage 1 Guide
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Tables

2025/26
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Contents
Streams and Degree Subjects within Science......................................................................1
Modules required for BSc Degrees within Science............................................................. 2
• Biological, Biomedical & Biomolecular Sciences Stream................................................ 3
• Earth & Environmental Sciences Stream........................................................................... 3
• Chemistry (includes Medicinal/Sustainable) Stream...................................................... 4
• Mathematics (includes Applied/Financial/Statistics) Stream........................................ 4
• Physics (includes Theoretical/Astronomy & Space Science) Stream............................ 4
• Science, Mathematics & Education Stream.......................................................................5
• Explore Multiple Streams...................................................................................................... 6
Conditional Core Modules..................................................................................................... 7
Mathematics Requirements.................................................................................................. 8
Core Modules required for Stage 1....................................................................................... 9
Top Tips...................................................................................................................................11

2 Stage 1 Guide & Core Modules Tables 2025/26


Science
UCD offers one of the widest choices of science subjects in Ireland, providing access to 26-degree subjects in
Biological, Biomedical, Biomolecular Sciences, Chemistry, Earth & Environmental Sciences, Mathematics, Physics,
including fully accredited Science, Mathematics & Education degrees.

Table 1 Streams and Degree Subjects within Science

Stream Degree Subjects

Biological, Biomedical & Biochemistry & Molecular Biology


Biomolecular Sciences Stream Cell & Molecular Biology
Environmental Biology
Genetics
Microbiology
Neuroscience
Pharmacology
Physiology
Plant Biology
Zoology

Earth & Environmental Sciences Earth Sciences


Stream Environmental Biology

Chemistry (includes Medicinal/ Chemistry


Sustainable) Stream Chemistry with Environmental & Sustainable Chemistry
Medicinal Chemistry & Chemical Biology

Mathematics (includes Applied/ Applied & Computational Mathematics


Financial/Statistics) Financial Mathematics
Stream
Mathematics
Statistics

Physics (includes Theoretical/ Physics


Astronomy & Space Science) Physics with Astronomy & Space Science
Stream
Theoretical Physics

Science, Mathematics & Applied Mathematics, Mathematics & Education


Education Biology, Mathematics & Education
Stream
Chemistry, Mathematics & Education
Computer Science, Maths. & Education
Physics, Mathematics & Education

Explore Multiple Streams Students can select a number of streams in the Explore Multiple Streams
option. As with all streams in Stage 1, careful selection of modules will
ensure that you keep your options open for Stage 2.
The information in Table 2 will guide you when you come to choose your
modules for Stage 1.

Stage 1 Guide & Core Modules Tables 2025/26 1


The course in Stage 1 is divided into 12 modules. Students can either focus on a particular
Students choose their modules in order to fulfil area, while fulfilling the requirements for at
the requirements of the subjects that they wish least 2 subjects, or choose to cover the core
to keep open in the degree programme. requirements for a wide range of subjects.

Modules required for BSc Degrees within Science

Conditional Programme
CORE CORE CORE
modules
modules modules

A module that students Students must take these Are also compulsory, but
must do as part of their modules in Stage 1 of the students can choose to
programme. Science programme if take them in Stage 1 or
they have not achieved Stage 2.
the specified grade (see
Table 3) or completed
the subject at Leaving
Certificate standard, or
equivalent.

2 Stage 1 Guide & Core Modules Tables 2025/26


Table 2 Modules required for Science Degree subjects in Stage 1
Key: For modules marked with a plus symbol (+) Please refer to Table 4 Mathematics requirements table for further
required criteria.

Biological, Biomedical & Biomolecular Sciences Stream


Degree Subjects Conditional Core Modules Core Modules Programme Core Modules
Biochemistry & Refer to table 3 on page 7 SCI10010 At least two of:
Molecular Biology for further details on these Scientific Enquiry
BIOL10130
Cell & Molecular Biology modules BIOL10110 Biology in Action
Environmental Biology BIOL00010 Cell Biology & Genetics
BIOL10140
Fundamentals of Biology CHEM10050
Genetics Life on Earth
CHEM00010 Basis of Organic &
Microbiology BMOL10030
Introductory Chemistry Biological Chemistry
Neuroscience Biomedical Sciences
MATH00010 MATH10290
Pharmacology +
Introduction to Linear Algebra for Science
Physiology Mathematics MATH10310
Plant Biology +
PHYC10070 Calculus for Science
Zoology Foundations of Physics
(this is a conditional core
+
for Neuroscience and Please refer to table 4 on
Physiology) page 8 for modules

Earth & Environmental Sciences Stream


Degree Subjects Conditional Core Modules Core Modules Programme Core Modules
Environmental Biology Refer to table 3 on page 7 SCI10010 At least two of:
for further details on these Principles of Scientific
Students who complete the BIOL10130
modules Enquiry
modules for this subject Biology in Action
will also be eligible for BIOL00010 BIOL10110
BIOL10140
subjects listed under the Fundamentals of Biology Cell Biology & Genetics
Life on Earth
Biological, Biomedical & CHEM00010 CHEM10050
BMOL10030
Biomolecular Stream in Introductory Chemistry Basis of Organic &
Biomedical Sciences
Stage 2. MATH00010 Biological Chemistry
Introduction to MATH10290
+
Mathematics Linear Algebra for Science
PHYC10070 MATH10310
+
Foundations of Physics Calculus for Science
(this is a conditional core
+
for Neuroscience and Please refer to table 4 on
Physiology) page 8 for modules
Earth Sciences Refer to table 3 on page 7 SCI10010 GEOL10070
for further details on these Principles of Scientific Understanding Earth
modules Enquiry Systems
MATH00010 GEOL10060
Introduction to Introduction to Earth
Mathematics Sciences
MATH10290
+
Linear Algebra for Science
MATH10310 +
+ Please refer to table 4 on
Calculus for Science page 8 for modules

Stage 1 Guide & Core Modules Tables 2025/26 3


Chemistry (includes Medicinal/Sustainable) Stream
Degree Subjects Conditional Core Modules Core Modules Programme Core Modules
Chemistry Refer to table 3 on page 7 SCI10010 CHEM20100
Chemistry with for further details on these Principles of Scientific Enquiry Basis of Inorganic
Environmental modules CHEM10050 Chemistry
& Sustainable CHEM00010 Basis of Organic & Biological
Chemistry Introductory Chemistry Chemistry
Medicinal Chemistry MATH00010 MATH10290
+
& Chemical Biology Introduction to Linear Algebra for Science
Mathematics MATH10310
+
BIOL00010 Fundamentals Calculus for Science
of Biology (Conditional core BIOL10110
for Medicinal Chemistry) Cell Biology & Genetics
+
(Core module for Medicinal Please refer to Table 4 on
Chemistry) page 8 for modules

Mathematics (includes Applied/Financial/Statistics) Stream

Degree Subjects Conditional Core Modules Core Modules Programme Core Modules
Applied & Refer to Table 3 on page 7 SCI10010 MATH10040 Numbers
Computational for further details on these Principles of Scientific & Functions (required for
Mathematics modules Enquiry Mathematics & Financial Maths)
Mathematics ACM10080 ACM10060 MATH10320 Mathematical
Financial Introduction to Applied Applications of Analysis (required for Applied
Mathematics & Computational Differential Equations & Computational Mathematics;
Mathematics (Conditional MATH10340 Financial Math., Mathematics &
Statistics
core for Applied Linear Algebra (MPS) Statistics)
& Computational ECON10720
MATH10350
Mathematics only) Microeconomics for Business
Calculus (MPS)
COMP10290 (Required for Financial Maths.
STAT10060
Computation for Scientists Students who wish to progress with
Statistical Modelling
both Applied & Computational
Math and Financial Maths in Stage 2
must take ECON10720 in Stage 1.)

Physics (includes Theoretical/Astronomy & Space Science) Stream


Degree Subjects Conditional Core Core Modules Programme Core Modules
Modules
Physics Refer to Table 3, page SCI10010 ACM10060 Application of
Physics with 7 for further details on Principles of Scientific Differential Equations (Must be taken
Astronomy & Space these modules Enquiry in Stage 1 for Theoretical Physics)
Science ACM10080 PHYC10080 PHYC10050 Astronomy & Space
Introduction to Applied Frontiers of Physics Science (Must be taken in Stage 1
Theoretical Physics
& Computational for Physics with Astronomy & Space
MATH10340 Science)
Mathematics Linear Algebra (MPS)
PHYC10250 Thermal Physics &
MATH00010 MATH10350 Materials (Taken in Stage 1 or Stage 2
Introduction to Calculus (MPS) for all Physics degree subjects)
Mathematics or PHYC20080 Fields, Waves & Light
PHYC10070 MATH10400 (Taken in Stage 1 or Stage 2 for all
Foundations of Physics Calculus (Online) Physics degree subjects. Can only
COMP10290 be taken in Stage 1 if students have
Computation for achieved H3 in Mathematics at
Scientists Leaving Cert or equivalent.

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Science, Mathematics & Education Stream

Degree Subjects Conditional Core Modules Core Modules Programme Core Modules
Biology, Refer to table 3 on page 7 SCI10010 At least two of the following
Mathematics & for further details on these Principles of Scientific three modules must be
Education modules Enquiry taken in Stage 1 or Stage 2:
BIOL00010 BIOL10110 BIOL10130
Fundamentals of Biology Cell Biology & Genetics Biology in Action
CHEM10050 BIOL10140
Basis of Organic & Biological Life on Earth
Chemistry
BMOL10030
MATH10290 Biomedical Sciences
+
Linear Algebra for Science
or MATH10340
+ ACM10060
Linear Algebra (MPS)
Appl of Differential
MATH10410 Equations
Maths & Science Education
(If ACM10060 is not taken in
MATH10350 Stage 1, students will instead
Calculus (MPS) take ACM10100 in Stage 2)
STAT10060
+
Statistical Modelling Please refer to table 4 on
page 8 for modules
Applied Refer to table 3 on page 7 SCI10010 MATH10040
Mathematics, for further details on these Principles of Scientific Numbers & Functions
Mathematics & modules Enquiry MATH10320
Education ACM10080 ACM10060 Mathematical Analysis
Introduction to Applied Application of Differential
& Computational Equations
Mathematics MATH10350
COMP10290 Calculus (MPS)
Computation for Scientists MATH10410
Maths & Science Education
MATH10340
Linear Algebra (MPS)
STAT10060
Statistical Modelling
Computer Science, Refer to table 3 on page 7 SCI10010 MATH10040
Mathematics & for further details on these Principles of Scientific Numbers & Functions
Education modules Enquiry MATH10320
COMP10290 ACM10060 Mathematical Analysis
Computation for Scientists Applications of Differential
Equations
MATH10350
Calculus (MPS)
MATH10410
Maths & Science Education
MATH10340
Linear Algebra (MPS)
STAT10060
Statistical Modelling
COMP10020
Introduction to
Programming II

Stage 1 Guide & Core Modules Tables 2025/26 5


Science, Mathematics & Education Stream

Degree Subjects Conditional Core Modules Core Modules Programme Core Modules
Chemistry, Refer to table 3 on page 7 SCI10010 ACM10060
Mathematics & for further details on these Principles of Scientific Application of Differential
Education modules Enquiry Equations
CHEM00010 CHEM10050 CHEM20100
Introductory Chemistry Basis of Organic & Biological Basis of Inorganic Chemistry
Chemistry
MATH10290
+
Linear Algebra for Science
or MATH10340
+
Linear Algebra (MPS)
MATH10350
Calculus (MPS)
MATH10410
Maths & Science Education
+
STAT10060 Please refer to table 4 on
Statistical Modelling page 8 for modules
Physics, Refer to table 3 on page 7 SCI10010 MATH10320
Mathematics & for further details on these Principles of Scientific Mathematical Analysis
Education modules Enquiry PHYC10250
ACM10080 PHYC10080 Thermal Physics & Materials
Introduction to Applied Frontiers of Physics PHYC20080
& Computational MATH10350 Fields, Waves & Light
Mathematics Calculus (MPS)
PHYC10070 MATH10340
Foundations of Physics Linear Algebra (MPS)
COMP10290 MATH10410
Computation for Scientists Maths & Science Education
ACM10060
Application of Differential
Equations
STAT10060
Statistical Modelling

Explore Multiple Streams

The “Explore Multiple Streams” option is designed for students with interests in degree subjects in more than
one stream. For example, a student may be interested in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and Chemistry.
As Biochemistry and Molecular Biology is in the Biomomolecular_Biomedical stream and Chemistry is in the
Chemistry stream, students interested in these degree subjects can choose “Explore Multiple Streams”.

Scan the QR core and select


the ‘View All Modules’ section of
this webpage for further information
on modules and streams.

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Conditional Core Modules
Some students may not have a sufficiently strong background in a subject and may be required to take an
introductory module in the subject before they can take more advanced modules. Table 3 below outlines the specific
prior learning requirements associated with these modules.
Table 3: Prior Learning requirements

Relevant Leaving Requirement Rule


Certificate Subject (Conditional Core Module)
Applied ACM10080 For the degrees where ACM10080 appears as a Conditional
Mathematics Introduction to Applied & Core Module in Table 2, students must take ACM10080 or
Computational Mathematics have attained a minimum grade H5 in Leaving Certificate
Higher Applied Mathematics (A Level; Grade C).
Biology BIOL00010 To take BIOL10110, BIOL10130 and BIOL10140 students
Fundamentals of Biology must have taken BIOL00010 or have attained a minimum
grade O2 or H6 in Leaving Certificate Biology (A Level;
Grade D).
Chemistry CHEM00010 To take CHEM10050, students must have taken
Introductory Chemistry CHEM00010 or have attained a minimum grade O1 or H5
in Leaving Certificate Chemistry (A Level; Grade C).
Mathematics MATH00010 Students who did not achieve a minimum grade O1 or H5
Introductory Mathematics in Leaving Certificate Mathematics (GCSE; Grade A*, A
Level; Grade C) must take MATH00010 in addition to other
required Mathematics modules.
Physics PHYC10070 Students who wish to take Physics subjects must have
Foundations of Physics attained a minimum grade of H5 in Higher Leaving
Certificate Physics (A Level; Grade C). Otherwise, they
ACM10080
must take PHYC10070 in Stage 1. Students who wish to
Introduction to Applied &
pursue Neuroscience, Physiology or Biology, Mathematics
Computational Mathematics
& Education must have undertaken Leaving Certificate
Physics or must take PHYC10070 in Stage 1.
To take any Physics subjects, students must take
ACM10080 or have attained a minimum grade of H5 in
Leaving Certificate Higher Applied Mathematics.
Computer Science COMP10290 Students who wish to remain eligible for Mathematics or
Computation for Scientists Physics subjects in Stage 2 who did not achieve at least
H5 or equivalent in Higher Leaving Certificate Computer
Science must take COMP10290 in Stage 1.

Stage 1 Guide & Core Modules Tables 2025/26 7


Mathematics
Students are required to take at least two modules in Mathematics (Linear Algebra and Calculus) during their degree
in UCD. Mathematics teaching has been tailored to meet the requirements of different subjects. Mathematics is
fundamental to many disciplines of Biology and Chemistry. You should consider studying Mathematics to the level
of your ability. If you are unsure, you may sample the Mathematics modules required for the Mathematics or Physics
degree subjects (i.e. MATH10340 Linear Algebra (MPS) and MATH10350 Calculus (MPS)). If you find those modules
too challenging you may change to Mathematics for the Sciences (i.e. MATH10290 and MATH10310) in the first two
weeks of the Autumn Trimester. However, keep in mind that MATH10340 and MATH10350 are required core
modules for the Mathematics, Physics and some of the Education based degree subjects.
Students must take one Mathematics module in the Autumn Trimester. If a student is required to do MATH00010,
then their Calculus module must be deferred until Stage 2. Students who wish to pursue Physics subjects but who
have to take MATH00010 in Autumn, MATH10400 can be taken in the Summer Trimester to ensure they meet the
prior learning requirements for Stage 2 Physics modules. If you are interested in pursuing your studies in Mathematics
to a higher level, you should seek academic advice in relation to the mathematics modules you should study.
Table 4: Mathematics Requirements

Subjects/Areas Mathematics Topics Comment (to substitute Mathematics modules,


you must contact the Science Office
Linear Algebra Calculus [Link]/askscience)

1 Biological Biomedical and MATH10290 MATH10310 MATH10340 should be taken instead of


Biomolecular Sciences MATH10290 if students want to keep Mathematics
Chemistry; Medicinal or Physics degree subjects open.
Chemistry; Environmental MATH10350 should be taken instead of
& Sustainable Chemistry MATH10310 if students want to keep the Education
degrees or Mathematics or Physics degree subjects
open.

2 Earth & Environmental MATH10290 MATH10310 MATH10340 should be taken instead of


Science MATH10290 if students want to keep Mathematics
or Physics degree subjects open.
MATH10350 should be taken instead of
MATH10310 if students want to keep the Education,
Mathematics or Physics degree subjects open.

3 Mathematics; Financial MATH10340 MATH10350 Students who have not attained at least a H3 in
Mathematics; Leaving Certificate Mathematics (or equivalent)
Applied & Computational are strongly advised to consult with the College of
Science Office for further advice.
Mathematics; Statistics

4 Mathematics, Physics MATH10340 MATH10350 Students who have not attained at least a H3 in
& Education; Applied Leaving Certificate Mathematics (or equivalent)
Mathematics & Education are strongly advised to consult with the College of
Science Office for further advice.
Computer Science,
Mathematics & Education

5 Physics; Theoretical Physics; MATH10340 MATH10350 For students who wish to pursue Physics subjects,
Physics with Astronomy & MATH10400 can be taken in the Summer Trimester
Space Science instead of MATH10350 if a student must take
MATH00010 in Trimester 1 (Autumn Trimester).

6 Biology, Mathematics & MATH10290 MATH10350 MATH10340 can be taken instead of MATH10290
Education if students want to keep Mathematics or Physics
Chemistry, Mathematics & degree subjects open.
Education MATH10350 also fulfils the requirements for all
Biological, Biomedical, Biomolecular Chemistry,
Earth and Environmental Sciences degree subjects.

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Core Modules required for Stage 1
Core Modules required for Stage 1 Biological, Biomedical & Biomolecular Sciences Stream
Earth & Environmental Sciences Stream and Chemistry Stream in DN200
Conditional core (may need to be taken in Stage 1 depending on Leaving Certificate results)
Programme core (taken in Stage 1 or 2)
Earth & Environmental
Core (taken in Stage 1) Sciences Stream (EES)

Biological, Biomedical & Biomolecular Chemistry


Sciences (BBB) Stream Stream

Environmental Biology (BBB and EES Streams)


Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Cell and Molecular Biology

Chem. Envl & Chem

Med Chem & Chem


Pharmacology

Earth Sciences
Neuroscience

Plant Biology
Microbiology

Physiology

Chemistry
Genetics

Zoology
Table 5: Core Module Summary by Streams
Module Code Title Trimester
SCI10010 Scientific Enquiry Aut
BIOL10110 Biology-Cell Biology & Genetics Spr
CHEM10050 Basis of Organic & Biol Chem Spr
BIOL00010 Fundamentals of Biology Aut
CHEM00010 Introductory Chemistry Aut
PHYC10070 Foundations of Physics Aut
BIOL10130 Biology in Action Aut
BIOL10140 Life on Earth Aut
BMOL10030 Biomedical Sciences Spr
GEOL10060 Introduction to Earth Sciences Aut or Spr
GEOL10070 Understanding Earth Systems Spr
MATH00010 Introduction to Mathematics Aut A A A A A A A A A A A A A A

MATH10290 Linear Algebra for Science Spr C C C C C C C C C C C C C C

MATH10310 Calculus for Science Aut D D D D D D D D D D D D D D

CHEM20100 Basis of Inorganic Chemistry Aut


NOTES:
A Students required to take MATH00010 must defer MATH10310 or MATH10350 until Stage 2.
B Students must take at least 2 of BIOL10130, BIOL10140 or BMOL10030 in either Stage 1 or Stage 2.
C Students required to take MATH10290 can take MATH10340 instead. MATH10340 is required for all Mathematical or Physical Science
degrees.
D Students required to take MATH10310 can take MATH10350 instead. MATH10350 is required for all Education, Mathematical or Physical
Sciences degrees.

Stage 1 Guide & Core Modules Tables 2025/26 9


Core Modules required for Stage 1
Mathematics; Physics; Mathematics & Education Streams in DN200

Computer Science, Mathmatics & Education


Applied & Computational Mathematics

Appl Maths, Mathmatics & Education

Chemistry, Mathmatics & Education


Biology, Mathmatics & Education

Physics, Mathmatics & Education


Astronomy & Space Science
Financial Mathematics
Conditional core (may need to be taken in Stage 1))

Theoretical Physics
Programme core (taken in Stage 1 or 2)

Mathematics
Core (taken in Stage 1)

Statistics

Physics
Table 6: Core Module Summary by Streams
Module Code Title Trimest Maths stream Physics Stream Mathematics & Education Stream
SCI10010 Scientific Enquiry Aut
BIOL10110 Biology-Cell Biology & Genetics Spr
CHEM10050 Basis of Organic & Biol Chem Spr
BIOL00010 Fundamentals of Biology Aut
CHEM00010 Introductory Chemistry Aut
PHYC10070 Foundations of Physics Aut
BIOL10130 Biology in Action Aut
BIOL10140 Life on Earth Aut
BMOL10030 Biomedical Sciences Spr
MATH00010 Introduction to Mathematics Aut A D A D A D

CHEM20100 Basis of Inorganic Chemistry Aut


ACM10080 Intro to Applied & Comp Math Aut
ACM10060 Appl of Differential Equations Spr
MATH10290 Linear Algebra for Science Spr
MATH10340 Linear Algebra (MPS) Spr
MATH10350 Calculus (MPS) Aut D D D

STAT10060 Statistical Modelling Spr


MATH10040 Numbers & Functions Aut
MATH10320 Mathematical Analysis Spr
ECON10720 Microeconomics for Business Spr E

PHYC10080 Frontiers of Physics Spr


PHYC10050 Astronomy & Space Science Aut
PHYC10250 Thermal Physics and Materials Aut
PHYC20080 Fields, Waves & Light Spr
MATH10410 Maths & Science Education Spr
COMP10020 Intro to Programming II Spr
COMP10290 Computation for Scientists Aut
NOTES:
A Students required to take MATH00010 must defer MATH10310 or MATH10350 until Stage 2.
B Students must take at least two of BIOL10130, BIOL10140 or BMOL10030 in either Stage 1 or Stage 2.
C Students should also take either ACM10060 in Stage 1 or if not taken, take ACM10100 in Stage 2.
D Students who wish to pursue Physical Sciences and who are required to take MATH00010 MUST achieve at least an A- and take MATH10400
in the Summer Trimester as a substitute for MATH10350.
E Students who wish to progress with both subjects Applied & Computational Mathematics and Financial Mathematics in Stage 2 must take
ECON10720 in Stage 1.

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Top Tips

• Students are required to study twelve modules in your final degree subject(s). Make sure that you
a year – it is recommended that you try to balance meet the core (compulsory) requirements for your
your workload as evenly as possible across the year, subjects of choice and consider taking Programme
e.g. study six modules in the Autumn Trimester and Cores (Table 2) to reduce restrictions on your Stage
six modules in the Spring Trimester. The maximum 2 choices.
number permitted in a trimester is eight.
• The Level 0 and Level 1 modules required for entry
• Eleven of your Stage 1 modules must be from to the degrees in the various subject areas are listed
within Science. As well as core modules, there in Table 2.
are modules which students can choose from a
• Laboratory and/or tutorial times for Science
selection offered in their programme (Option
modules, where required, will be allocated at the
Modules). You may take one non-science elective
start of trimester after you register online to your
module in Stage 1 in the Spring Trimester. Elective
preferred area and your optional Science modules.
modules allow you to explore subjects outside of
Once the allocation to practicals and tutorials has
Science or to deepen your knowledge in Science.
been made, you will be able to see and print your
For example, a student in Science can take a
individual timetable.
Business or Language elective module. You are
advised to consider your choice of elective module • Attendance
carefully. Lack of attendance at lectures has been identified
in several studies as a significant risk factor for
• The wide variety of science modules available
having below average scores in Science courses.
in Stage 1 allows you to sample and experience a
Students who attend >75% of lectures generally
number of subjects, while also studying the core
achieve higher grades.
modules required for your discipline. The choices
you make in first year will have a bearing on

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