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114 CAO Code DN200 BBB


Entry Requirements Irish1, English, Mathematics2, One laboratory science subject3, Two other recognised subjects.


Leaving Certificate Passes in six subjects including those shown above, of which two must be minimum HC3.


Average CAO Points 2010 470 Minimum CAO Points 2010 435


A-Level/GCSE Passes (GCSE Grade C or above) in six recognised subjects including those above, of which two must be minimum Grade C or above at A-Level.


Guideline Equivalent Average A-Level Grades AAA (A-Level) & a (AS) or equivalent combination


Guideline Equivalent Minimum A-Level Grades ABB (A-Level) & b (AS) or equivalent combination


Average Intake 380 Length of Programme 4 Years


Progression Entry Routes FETAC Entry Route — Yes See www.ucd.ie/myucd/fetac


IT Transfer Route — Yes See www.ucd.ie/myucd/transfer


1 A-Level candidates are usually exempt from the Irish Language Requirement.


2 Minimum Grade OB3/HD3 in Leaving Certificate or equivalent.


3 Minimum Grade OB3/HD3 in Leaving Certificate or equivalent. Applied Mathematics may be used instead of a Laboratory Science subject.


Other programmes of interest


Agri-Environmental Sciences


Zoology Plant Biology


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Cell & Molecular Biology 113 Further information


Dr Tasman Crowe UCD School of Biology & Environmental Science Science Centre (West) Belfield, Dublin 4


BIOLOGI CAL, BIOMEDI CAL & BIOMOLECULAR SCIENCES Environmental Biology BSc (Hons) (NFQ Level 8)


learn how environmental biology is central to our ability to understand and manage the world’s environmental problems.


develop practical skills in field-based sampling of plants and animals in their natural environments in Ireland and Spain.


Why is this course for me? Tis degree focuses on the biological aspects of environmental science. It equips students with a strong background in ecology and its application to environmental assessment and management. Marine, terrestrial and freshwater ecosystems are studied through the disciplines of plant, ani- mal and microbial ecology, evolutionary biology, conservation biology, global change biology, pol- lution biology, soil science and wildlife ecology. Tere is a strong emphasis on vocational skills and links with industry; core modules include mock environmental impact assessment, field- based sampling in Ireland and Spain, and guest lectures from environmental managers and con- sultants.


What will I study? Te programme reflects the integrated multi- disciplinary approach required in modern environmental research and ecosystem-based management. Topics include animal diversity and evolution, wildlife and fisheries, ecology and environmental microbiology, environmen- tal impact assessment and biodiversity. Tis is a sample pathway for a degree in Environmental Biology.


First Year Biology • Chemistry • Mathematics • Optional Science modules • Elective modules Second Year Environmental Biology • Chemistry • Mathematics • Elective modules Third Year Environmental Biology • Elective modules • (Includes field trips in Ireland and Spain) Fourth Year Environmental Biology • (Includes an Environmental Biology research project)


Career & Graduate Study Opportunities Environmental Biologists pursue a wide range of careers such as: A Fisheries managers


A Environmental consultants A Habitat ecologists A Pollution biologists


Studying reptiles in southern Spain. Image by Dr Tasman Crowe.


A Wildlife and conservation officers A National park supervisors A Technical and scientific officers A University researchers and professors


Graduate opportunities are also available for students to pursue MSc or PhD programmes. Taught MSc programmes at UCD include Applied Science (Environmental Science), Evolutionary Biology, Imaging and Microscopy and World Heritage Management.


International Study Opportunities Students in third year have spent time at the fol- lowing universities: A University of Auckland, New Zealand


A University of California, Santa Barbara, USA Avril


Hanbidge STUDENT


Having grown up in the Glen of Imaal, in the Wicklow Mountains, I’ve had nature and wildlife on my doorstep and have always had an intense inter- est in it. I studied Biology and Chemistry in school but it wasn’t long before I realised that Biology


was the science I wanted to pursue. Te Science course in UCD has enabled me to study a diverse range of subjects, such as systems ecology and agri-environmental issues. I am currently doing biogeography and field biology and I will get to travel to Southern Spain to sample the marine, freshwater and terrestrial habitats! When I graduate I hope to continue to work in the area of wildlife conservation and management.


www.ucd.ie/myucd/environmentalbiology tasman.crowe@ucd.ie


+353 1 716 2194


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