UG Prospectus 2025

58 WhyDCU? − Award-winning undergraduate teaching labs under the Irish Laboratory Awards (ILA) programme − Highly qualified and accessible staff to guide your progress − 6month paidwork placement (INTRA) − Access tomodern, industry- standard, analytical equipment − Project options in chemistry, biology and environmental science − Modern course integrating emerging new technologies and transversal skills − The first Analytical Science (chemistry option) course in Ireland to be awarded the Eurobachelor label; for details, please visit ectn. eu/committees/label/labels/ About You Do you have an interest in science? Do you have an analytical and problem-solving approach to life? If you are looking for a bright and productive career, then the BSc in Analytical Science is the course for you. Additional Requirements In addition to the general entry requirements for admission to the University (see page 174), the following entry requirements apply: minimum of O3 or H6 inMathematics PLUS minimumof O3 or H5 in one of Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Physics with Chemistry, Agricultural Science or Computer Science. Understanding: Analytical Science Analytical Science is the termgiven to the science of detection andmeasurement. It is of fundamental importance in today’s information society. We see, use and benefit from it every day – from tests to check the purity of medicines to the dailymonitoring of industrial waste or analysis in the forensic laboratory. Through analytical science, we solve problems of critical importance. The BSc in Analytical Science employs an interdisciplinary approach, educating you in both theoretical and practical aspects of chemical, biochemical and microbiological analyses. The ever- increasing demand for more detailed and accurate data fromwithin these disciplines means your services as a trained analytical scientist will be in constant demand. Course Structure Year 1 provides the essential background knowledge of mathematics, chemistry, physics and biology. These are of vital importance in later years. Thought- provoking laboratory work in each year is an integral part of the course. Themajor emphasis in Years 2 and 3 is on analytical science, with chemical and biological aspects being developed in parallel. In Year 3, you can choose between a chemistry streamor a biology stream, so you can specialise in the area that suits you best. Both streams cover major, modern, state-of-the-art analytical techniques, and youwill enjoy plenty of hands-on experience in our exceptionally well-equipped facilities. Year 4 coversmore specialisedmethods and applications of analytical science, which, when integratedwith the basic analytical techniques you have already learned, offer you the opportunity to develop your own analytical approach to solving complex problems. Chemistry and biology specialist options are maintained, ensuring that you still gain themultidisciplinary education that modern employers demand. The final part of your course is a full-time project taken in the last semester. INTRAwork placement In Year 3, youwill have the opportunity to undertake a paidwork placement (INTRA) giving you a unique opportunity to enhance your CV, increase your employability, and apply your knowledge and skills in the real world. Our experience has been that students who have been on INTRA have a significant competitive edgewhen seeking employment after graduation. For more information, please visit dcu.ie/intra BSc inAnalytical Science Analysis, detection andmeasurement – solve problems of critical importance