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The exploitation and control of microorganisms impacts on human and animal health, industry (food, health, pharmaceutical, water, biotechnology), environment and climate. We aim to provide students with a comprehensive knowledge and perspective of microbiology, coupled with valuable transferable skills that will improve their further education and employment opportunities within and beyond the scientific sector. The aim of this programme is to educate and train students in the discipline of microbiology to pursue careers in industry, scientific research, education, and related professions. We aim to develop students to be expert, independent, critical thinkers, with strong practical knowledge. Students will develop a deep understanding of microorganisms, their role in the environment, health, infection, and industrial applications. We provide a scholarly environment combining classical teaching methods with blended learning approaches, within state of the art facilities that enhance independent learning, questioning and investigational skills combined with problem solving skills. The placement of final year undergraduate students in academic and industry laboratories offers students the opportunity to gain first hand experience of real-life professional environments that will prepare them for their career path and/or further education. This educational ethos will allow microbiology graduates to maximize their human resource potential at local, national and international levels to address societal needs. The students' progress is assessed using a variety of methods including classical written exams, assessed essays/case studies, oral presentations, team exercises and written reports.
Students take eight core modules and two optional modules. Students may take additional option modules to complete Stage 3 or alternatively, take 10 credits from elective modules.
If you are interested in doing an Internship as part of Stage 4, you must indicate your interest now (in Stage 3). See full details www.ucd.ie/science/careers/internships/students/
Students take a total of 60 credits
Award | GPA | ||||
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Programme | Module Weightings | Rule Description | Description | ||
BHSCI001 | Stage 4 - 70.00% Stage 3 - 30.00% |
Standard Honours Award | First Class Honours | 3.68 |
4.20 |
Second Class Honours, Grade 1 | 3.08 |
3.67 |
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Second Class Honours, Grade 2 | 2.48 |
3.07 |
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Pass | 2.00 |
2.47 |