Overview

The Biological and Chemical Sciences (Hons) programme from University College Cork is carefully constructed to foster an interdisciplinary approach across a wide range of biological, biotechnology, medical, chemical and pharmaceutical research areas.

Key facts

If you enjoy Biology and/or Chemistry as Leaving Certificate subjects, enjoy working in a laboratory environment and like the challenge and excitement of scientific research and development, then Biological and Chemical Sciences, with its broad range of opportunities, may be the CAO entry route for you.
An extremely wide variety of career opportunities are available to graduates of the degree streams. For further information on career opportunities from each are of study, please see the information for the relevant degree programme.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Cells, Biomolecules, Genetics and Evolution

Biochemistry and the Biological Basis of Disease

Physiology and Structure of Plants and Animals

Microbiology in Society

Physics for Biological and Chemical Sciences

Calculus for Science

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-05-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-05-31 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-05-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

63

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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120

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Chemistry Biology View 52 other Bachelors in Biology in Ireland

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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63

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90

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120

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Other requirements

General requirements

At Least six subjects must be presented. Minimum grade H4 in one subject, minimum grade H5 in one subject and minimum grade O6/H7 in four other subjects. English and Irish are requirements for all programmes unless the applicant is exempt from Irish.

Non-EU candidates are expected to have educational qualifications of a standard equivalent to the Irish Leaving Certificate.

In addition, where such candidates are non-native speakers of the English language they must satisfy the university of their competency in the English language.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

24000 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 24000 EUR per year during 48 months.
EU/EEA

7527 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7527 EUR per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Cork

860 - 1400 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Programme Structure

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Duration

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Credits

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Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Student insurance

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Tuition Fee

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EU/EEA

Living costs for Cork

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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