SECTION 6 – THE MAYNOOTH BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE
BSc Bachelor of Science: Chemistry CAO Code: MH201 | CAO Points 2017: 366
For overview of the BSc Bachelor of Science MH201 go to p. 156.
Minimum entry requirements: For full details see p. 156.
>This programme provides an excellent education in all the major branches of Chemistry, where topics ranging from fundamentals to the frontiers of modern Chemistry are covered.
>In the early years, in addition to the core Chemistry modules, there is a flexible curriculum to suit personal interests, allowing courses and modules in other sciences, critical skills or elective streams to be combined with the core Chemistry content.
>There is scope for some specialisation, through appropriate choice of modules in the fourth year. In fourth year you will also have the opportunity to undertake a Single Major or Double Major degree, as well as direct experience of research through an in-depth individual research project.
Why choose this degree? >If you are interested in specialising in Chemistry and/or would like the flexibility to experience our other sciences, Critical Skills and Electives courses, then the BSc is the best pathway to study Chemistry.
>The Department of Chemistry at Maynooth University offers state-of-the-art facilities and high standards in both teaching and research, which ensures a highly supportive learning environment, as well as a personal supervisor to oversee an in-depth final year research project.
>In addition to becoming an expert in chemical science, you will develop skills in problem-solving, critical thinking, communication, and scientific writing. These highly valued transferable skills will leave you well-prepared for a range of careers and employment opportunities in chemistry and non-chemistry disciplines.
Options after graduation? >The pharma-chemical industry in Ireland employs more than 25,000 people and produces €39bn in annual exports. Chemists work in pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, agrochemical firms, oil companies and manufacturers of detergents, paints and cosmetics.
>Employment in the business and financial sectors, the government e.g. forensic science, journalism and the health services.
>Postgraduate study options include: Research MSc and PhD in Chemistry.
Maynooth Education
Critical Skills Option | Electives Option See p. 8 for details.
Contact us
Maynooth University Department of Chemistry, Science Building
chemistry.department@
mu.ie + 353 1 708 3770
www.maynoothuniversity.ie/chemistry
Chemistry is also available with MH202: BSc Biotechnology p. 168
MH210: BSc Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Chemistry p. 173 MH212 SED: BSc Science (with Education) p. 175 MH204: BSc Physics with Astrophysics p. 169 MH208: BSc Biological and Biomedical Sciences p. 171
Course structure 1st year
> Chemistry > Mathematics > Choose 2 other Science subjects (Biology, Computer Science, Experimental Physics, Mathematical Physics. Chemistry may not be taken with Mathematical Physics in 3rd or 4th year) or 1 Science subject & Critical Skills
Possible topics 1st year
> An introduction to chemistry along with chemistry in solution, the periodic table, an introduction to reaction mechanisms and stoichiometry, and experimental/ practical chemistry
2nd year
> Continue with Chemistry plus 2 of your 1st year subjects
> Optional 10 credit Elective in 2nd year (see p. 8 for details)
3rd year
> Continue with Chemistry plus 1 of your 2nd year subjects
Final year
> Chemistry may be taken as a Single Major or as a Double Major with the other subject taken in 3rd year
2nd year
> Stereochemistry, synthesis, analytical chemistry, rates of reactions, metal based chemistry, and experimental/practical chemistry
3rd year
> Inorganic chemistry, metals and the periodic table, organic chemistry, amino acid and peptide chemistry, analytical chemistry and chromatography, electrochemistry, and experimental/practical chemistry
Full degree and module detail on our Course Finder
www.maynoothuniversity.ie/ourcourses 159
Final year
> Advanced chemistry including bioinorganic chemistry, material science, organic chemistry, catalysis, physical chemistry, an in-depth research project and advanced laboratory experiments
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