UG Prospectus 2025

62 WhyDCU? − The only course of its kind in Ireland to develop your knowledge of the science behind climate change, pollution, water, soil, waste and recycling − Use this scientific knowledge in your subsequent career to help improve and protect our environment − Be involved in environmentally relevant research projects − Undertakemultiple dedicated field trips and educational projects − Opportunities to do a paidwork placement (INTRA) in industry, academia andNonGovernmental Organisations (NGO’s) − Environmental science and technology are growth areas, offering excellent career prospects About You Do you have an interest in our environment? Do youwant to understand and contribute to challenges such as climate change? Then our BSc in Environmental Science and Technology will provide youwith the skills and experience you need. 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 or Agricultural Science. Understanding: Environmental Science andTechnology Climate change, species extinction, pollution, managingwaste and recycling are huge challenges that we face and are nowat the forefront of public discourse and debate. These are complex phenomena that we must understand in order to address. Environmental scientists are needed to provide technical solutions and advanced innovations through the application of chemistry, physics and biology. This course explores the environment, the technologies used for its analysis, and how it is impacted by our activities froma scientific perspective. Youwill consider and probe the problems we face and investigatemeans for reducing our negative impact on the environment. As a graduate of this course youwill have the scientific and technological background required to positively influence our common future. Course Structure One of the core objectives of this course is to integrate elements of physics, chemistry and biotechnology in a multidisciplinary way, ensuring that you understand all the sciences froman environmental perspective. This will give you a greater working knowledge of the influences on the environment and, as a result, will present youwith greater job opportunities when you graduate. The followingmodules will provide the scientific understanding of our environment that is required for graduates tomake a positive impact on the environment and in their careers. Modules such as: − Climate andAquatic Science − Climate Related Field Trips − Soil, Energy andWaste − Analysis of the Environment − Environmental Monitoring andDataAnalysis − Environmental Field Trips − Renewable Energy Year 1 provides the essential background knowledge of mathematics, chemistry, physics and biology that are the basis for a career in environment science. The first field trip occurs in semester 2. In Year 2, youwill continue to build on the 4 areas of study in Year 1 as well as develop IT and computing skills. In Year 3, climate change science is introduced, and the study of climate is encouraged through fieldwork. A field tripmodule includes visits to: − Theworld renowned Burren region in CoClare to study past climates and how this knowledge is required to predict the future − Water treatment plants − Energy facilities − DublinBaywater qualitymonitoring sites − Wind farms Youwill continue to develop in environmental aspects of biotechnology, chemistry and physics. In Year 4 youwill carry out a semester- long research project, with topics offered fromacross the entire Science andHealth Faculty. 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 in Environmental Science and Technology Gain the skills to apply science for the good of our environment