# Biological Sciences
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BSc (NFQ Level 8)
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### Direct entry to BGS4 Biological Sciences *(BSc)* 4 Years
Available to International (non-EU) applicants only
Duration:
: 4 Years
Attendance:
: Full Time
Delivery:
: On Campus
NFQ Level:
: 8 (240 credits)
Level:
: Undergraduate
Award:
: Bachelor of Science
Next Intake:
: September
Country Specific Entry Requirements:
: Visit the [UCD Global Undergraduate Entry Requirements](https://www.ucd.ie/global/study-at-ucd/undergraduate/entryrequirements/) webpage.
Other School Leaving Requirements:
: See [www.ucd.ie/admissions](https://www.ucd.ie/admissions)
Curricular information is subject to change.
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## About This Course
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### View All Modules
Below is a list of all modules offered for this degree in the current academic year. Click on the module to discover what you will learn in the module, how you will learn and assessment feedback profile amongst other information.
Incoming Stage 1 undergraduates can usually select an Elective in the Spring Trimester. Most continuing undergraduate students can select up to two Elective modules (10 Credits) per stage. There is also the possibility to take up to 10 extra Elective credits.
| Module Type | Module | | Trimester | Credits |
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| **Stage 3 Core Modules** | [BMOL20110](https://hub.ucd.ie/usis/!W_HU_MENU.P_PUBLISH?p_tag=MODULE&MODULE=BMOL20110&TERMCODE=202500&ACYR=2026) | [Biomolecular Sciences](https://hub.ucd.ie/usis/!W_HU_MENU.P_PUBLISH?p_tag=MODULE&MODULE=BMOL20110&TERMCODE=202500&ACYR=2026) | Autumn | 5 |
| **Stage 3 Core Modules** | [BSEN30310](https://hub.ucd.ie/usis/!W_HU_MENU.P_PUBLISH?p_tag=MODULE&MODULE=BSEN30310&TERMCODE=202500&ACYR=2026) | [The Bioeconomy; A strategy for sustainable fuel, material and chemical production](https://hub.ucd.ie/usis/!W_HU_MENU.P_PUBLISH?p_tag=MODULE&MODULE=BSEN30310&TERMCODE=202500&ACYR=2026) | Autumn | 5 |
| **Stage 3 Core Modules** | [CELB30110](https://hub.ucd.ie/usis/!W_HU_MENU.P_PUBLISH?p_tag=MODULE&MODULE=CELB30110&TERMCODE=202500&ACYR=2026) | [Plant Cell Biology](https://hub.ucd.ie/usis/!W_HU_MENU.P_PUBLISH?p_tag=MODULE&MODULE=CELB30110&TERMCODE=202500&ACYR=2026) | Autumn | 5 |
| **Stage 3 Core Modules** | [CPSC30100](https://hub.ucd.ie/usis/!W_HU_MENU.P_PUBLISH?p_tag=MODULE&MODULE=CPSC30100&TERMCODE=202500&ACYR=2026) | [Emerging Crop Pathogens](https://hub.ucd.ie/usis/!W_HU_MENU.P_PUBLISH?p_tag=MODULE&MODULE=CPSC30100&TERMCODE=202500&ACYR=2026) | Autumn | 5 |
| **Stage 3 Core Modules** | [GENE30010](https://hub.ucd.ie/usis/!W_HU_MENU.P_PUBLISH?p_tag=MODULE&MODULE=GENE30010&TERMCODE=202500&ACYR=2026) | [Genetics and Recombinant DNA](https://hub.ucd.ie/usis/!W_HU_MENU.P_PUBLISH?p_tag=MODULE&MODULE=GENE30010&TERMCODE=202500&ACYR=2026) | Autumn | 5 |
| **Stage 3 Core Modules** | [MICR30030](https://hub.ucd.ie/usis/!W_HU_MENU.P_PUBLISH?p_tag=MODULE&MODULE=MICR30030&TERMCODE=202500&ACYR=2026) | [Microbial Physiology](https://hub.ucd.ie/usis/!W_HU_MENU.P_PUBLISH?p_tag=MODULE&MODULE=MICR30030&TERMCODE=202500&ACYR=2026) | Autumn | 5 |
| **Stage 3 Core Modules** | [BIOL30030](https://hub.ucd.ie/usis/!W_HU_MENU.P_PUBLISH?p_tag=MODULE&MODULE=BIOL30030&TERMCODE=202500&ACYR=2026) | [Working with Biological Data](https://hub.ucd.ie/usis/!W_HU_MENU.P_PUBLISH?p_tag=MODULE&MODULE=BIOL30030&TERMCODE=202500&ACYR=2026) | Spring | 5 |
| **Stage 3 Core Modules** | [CELB30120](https://hub.ucd.ie/usis/!W_HU_MENU.P_PUBLISH?p_tag=MODULE&MODULE=CELB30120&TERMCODE=202500&ACYR=2026) | [Hot Topics in Cell and Molecular Biology](https://hub.ucd.ie/usis/!W_HU_MENU.P_PUBLISH?p_tag=MODULE&MODULE=CELB30120&TERMCODE=202500&ACYR=2026) | Spring | 5 |
| **Stage 3 Core Modules** | [GENE20020](https://hub.ucd.ie/usis/!W_HU_MENU.P_PUBLISH?p_tag=MODULE&MODULE=GENE20020&TERMCODE=202500&ACYR=2026) | [Principles of Genetics](https://hub.ucd.ie/usis/!W_HU_MENU.P_PUBLISH?p_tag=MODULE&MODULE=GENE20020&TERMCODE=202500&ACYR=2026) | Spring | 5 |
| **Stage 3 Options -** A) Min 1 of: Option Modules | [AESC30160](https://hub.ucd.ie/usis/!W_HU_MENU.P_PUBLISH?p_tag=MODULE&MODULE=AESC30160&TERMCODE=202500&ACYR=2026) | [Agrichemicals and the Environment](https://hub.ucd.ie/usis/!W_HU_MENU.P_PUBLISH?p_tag=MODULE&MODULE=AESC30160&TERMCODE=202500&ACYR=2026) | Spring | 5 |
| **Stage 3 Options -** A) Min 1 of: Option Modules | [AESC40690](https://hub.ucd.ie/usis/!W_HU_MENU.P_PUBLISH?p_tag=MODULE&MODULE=AESC40690&TERMCODE=202500&ACYR=2026) | [Ecosystem Monitoring](https://hub.ucd.ie/usis/!W_HU_MENU.P_PUBLISH?p_tag=MODULE&MODULE=AESC40690&TERMCODE=202500&ACYR=2026) | Spring | 5 |
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## How to Apply
**General application route(s) for Irish/UK/EU applicants\* for International (non-EU) applicants\* to *Biological Sciences*:**
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*\* you can change options at the [top of the page](# "Go to the top of the page")*
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**Additional special entry route(s) to *Biological Sciences*:**
These options have additional eligibility requirements to cater for specific applicant cohorts. You should not apply via these routes before consulting the requirements or contacting the responsible UCD office.
| ROWCLASS | Apply to |
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| showAudience-audienceEU showAudience-audienceInt | **BGS4** Biological Sciences *Bachelor of Science* **Full-Time** Commencing September 2026 South China Agricultural University undergraduate South China Agricultural Uni [Apply](https://crm.ucd.ie/apply/s/?ptat_id=39196) |
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