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Cell & Molecular Biology
BSc (Hons) (NFQ Level 8)
Niamh Morgan studying mammalian cells under a fluorescence wide field microscope
CAO Code DN200 BBB
CAO Points Range 2014 515 — 625 Length of Course 4 Years DN200 Places 402
Entry Requirements English ¬ Irish ¬ Mathematics (Min OB3/HD3 in LC or equivalent) ¬ One laboratory science subject (Min OB3/HD3 in LC or equivalent. Applied Mathematics or Geography may be used instead of a laboratory science subject.) ¬ Two other recognised subjects
Leaving Certificate Passes in six subjects including those shown above, of which two must be minimum HC3
A-Level/GCSE See
www.ucd.ie/myucd/alevel
Other EU Applicants See
www.ucd.ie/myucd/eu
Non-EU Applicants See
www.ucd.ie/myucd/noneu
Level 5/6 FETAC Entry Routes Yes, see
www.ucd.ie/myucd/fetac
Level 6/7 Progression Routes Yes, see
www.ucd.ie/myucd/hetac
Mature Entry Route Yes, see page 182
Why is this course for me? Cell & Molecular Biology is the study of cells and the molecules that combine to form them. This includes their physiological properties such as their structure, their interaction with the extra-cellular environment and other cells, their life cycle, division and function, and eventual death. This is done both on a microscopic and molecular level.
Cell biology researches both single-celled organisms such as bacteria, and specialised cells in organisms, such as humans and plants. Microscopy and molecular approaches are used to understand how organisms develop, how they respond to their environment and how the diseased state differs from the healthy state. Knowledge of cell biology is vital to our understanding of disease and infection and in developing new methods to combat these.
What will I study? This is a sample pathway for a degree in Cell & Molecular Biology. Topics include regulation of gene expression, molecular basis of disease, animal development, plant and animal genetics, and research methods in cell biology.
First Year Biology ¬ Chemistry ¬Mathematics ¬Optional Science modules ¬ Elective modules
Second Year Cell & Molecular Biology ¬ + 2 other Science subjects ¬ Elective modules
Third Year Cell & Molecular Biology ¬ Elective modules
Other courses of interest Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Neuroscience
Agricultural Science Medicine
www.ucd.ie/myucd/ cellandmolecularbiology
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Fourth Year Cell & Molecular Biology (includes a research project)
All Science courses are full time, with many student timetables running from 9.00am to 5.00pm or later. Depending on the subject choices, a weekly timetable can include lectures, practicals and tutorials.
Assessment varies with each module but may comprise continuous assessment of practicals, written exams and online learning activities.
Career & Graduate Study Opportunities Graduates in Cell & Molecular Biology can find employment in:
– Pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries
– Biomedical research – Hospital and university laboratories – Forensic science laboratories – Genetic counselling
Graduates can also pursue MSc programmes in Imaging and Microscopy, Biotechnology or Biotechnology with Business, or apply for PhD programmes in cell signalling, membrane biology or genetics, in Ireland and abroad.
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facebook.com/UCDScience
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