BIOLOGI CAL, BIOMEDI CAL & BIOMOLECULAR SCIENCES Neuroscience BSc (Hons) (NFQ Level 8)
learn how to employ state-of-the-art techniques to study the nervous system at the molecular, cellular and behavioural levels.
understand how the application of novel molecular and genetic applications has resulted in dramatic advances in our understanding of how the brain functions in health and disease.
Why is this course for me? Neuroscience is the study of the nervous sys- tem, directed towards understanding how cells within the nervous system interact with each other to form the brain and regulate body func- tions, human behaviour, memory, emotions and consciousness. Te malfunction of the nervous system lies at the heart of a number of devastating and currently incurable conditions such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. Neuroscience research probes the mechanisms underlying such malfunctions with a view to helping in the discovery of drugs to prevent or manage these disorders.
What will I study? Tis is a sample pathway for a degree in Neuroscience. Topics include membrane biology, developmental neuroscience, higher
cortical
function, synaptic plasticity, sensory neuro- science, as well as core modules in biomolecular and biomedical science. First Year Chemistry • Biology • Mathematics • Optional Science modules • Elective modules Second Year Neuroscience • Chemistry • Mathematics • Elective modules Third Year Neuroscience • Elective modules Fourth Year Neuroscience • (Includes a research project in topics such as neurodegenerative diseases, cognition and synaptic plasticity)
Professional Work Experience A limited number of opportunities exist in sec- ond and third year to gain additional laboratory experience during the summer. Funded schemes are organised by public and private bodies, e.g. the Irish Health Research Board and Te Wellcome Trust (UK). In addition, occasional opportunities arise within individual research groups.
Career & Graduate Study Opportunities As a Neuroscience graduate you will have the opportunity to obtain employment in:
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.
Cillian Lynch and Claire Mooney looking at embryos at different stages of development.
A Biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies
A Medical research including drug development and clinical trials
A Hospital and university laboratories A Neuroscience research institutes A Government agencies
Neuroscience graduates also pursue graduate studies at MSc or PhD level. PhD programmes in Ireland and abroad cover areas as diverse as biotechnology, cell biology, and biomedical and health science.
International Study Opportunities Erasmus opportunities in fourth year to date have included the University of Copenhagen, Denmark.
Anna
Krasnow STUDENT
I am an international student in my third year of a Neuroscience degree. I studied Chemistry, Biology and Physics for my Matura exam. I have always been interested in Biology, in particular in the fabulous machine that is the human body.
Originally, I wanted to study Medicine, but when I came across Neuroscience it drew me in. Neuroscience is a relatively new discipline, which means there is still a lot to discover and I hope to be a part of this process.
www.ucd.ie/myucd/neuroscience neuroscience.degree@
ucd.ie
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
Pharmacology Physiology
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Further information
Dr John O’Connor UCD School of Biomolecular & Biomedical Science UCD Conway Institute of Biomolecular & Biomedical Research, Belfield, Dublin 4
+353 1 716 6765
facebook.com/UCDScience
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