BIOLOGI CAL, BIOMEDI CAL & BIOMOLECULAR SCIENCES Zoology BSc (Hons) (NFQ Level 8)
learn about animals from the level of individual molecules to how animals interact with one another and their environment.
develop key practical skills in field work, behavioural observation, species identification, genetic analysis, physiology and anatomy.
Why is this course for me? Zoology is often thought of in terms of treks into the wild to study rare and endangered spe- cies. Modern Zoology deals with all aspects of animals from genetics and cell biology to ecol- ogy and animal behaviour. Te Zoology pro- gramme at UCD allows students to choose from a wide range of disciplines, including terrestrial, marine and freshwater biology, evolutionary biology, palaeontology, immunology, ecology, population genetics, developmental biology and zoonotic and other diseases.
What will I study? Tis is a sample pathway for a degree in Zoology. Topics include animal behaviour, animal devel- opment, systems ecology and cell biology.
First Year Biology • Chemistry • Mathematics • Optional Science modules • Elective modules Second Year Zoology • Biochemistry • Chemistry • Mathematics • Elective modules Third Year Zoology • Elective modules • (Field work includes a six-day field course in southern Spain) Fourth Year Zoology • (Includes a research project where students work alongside researchers in areas as diverse as animal genetics, evolution, freshwa- ter biology or conservation and biodiversity.)
Career & Graduate Study Opportunities Employers of Zoology graduates in Ireland include National Parks and Wildlife Services, National Museum, Marine Institute, Semi- state bodies such as ESB, BIM and the Salmon Research Trust, conservation bodies, agricul- ture and aquaculture, universities, secondary schools and environmental consultancies. 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.
www.ucd.ie/myucd/zoology tom.hayden@ucd.ie
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
Image by Dr Eamonn Gormley. © UCD 2008
International Study Opportunities Zoology students have had opportunities to go abroad and study at: A University of California, Berkeley, USA
A University of Auckland, New Zealand
Students also have the opportunity to carry out their research projects with organisations in Africa, South America and South East Asia.
Aidan
O’Hanlon STUDENT
Having grown up in Dublin City, most of the wildlife I experienced was usually dead specimens in the natural history museum or dramatic portrayals in David Attenborough programmes. If you were always fascinated by how animals look and why they
behave as they do, then studying Zoology may be one of the most satisfying sciences you can study. Past field work included trips to Seapoint, Bull Island and Glendalough, and this year our class is carrying out a sampling exercise in Spain. I’m hoping to help researchers with the Marine Institute in carrying out surveys of fish populations around Ireland, during the summer, and some of my classmates are travel- ling to Madagascar, Indonesia and South Africa.
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
Animal Science Further information
Professor Thomas Hayden UCD School of Biology & Environmental Science Science Centre (West) Belfield, Dublin 4
+353 1 716 2363
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