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Faculty of Science & Engineering:
Science Overview
Bachelor of Science (MH201) Four Year, Level 8 Honours Degree
Subject Choice
All first year Science students must take Mathematics
and three other subjects from:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Experimental Physics
- Mathematical Physics
Subjects are offered at a common level. Students have
a number of weeks at the beginning of First Year to
choose their subjects.
Degree Structures and Levels
Results in Second Year Mathematics determine whether
students may take Mathematics or Applied Mathematics
in Third Year, if they wish to continue studying
Mathematics. Results in Third Science examinations
determine the options available in Fourth Year.
Second Year
Students continue with three of their First Year subjects.
Students choosing Computer Science must also take
Mathematics. Mathematical Physics may be combined
with Chemistry, but this combination is not permitted in
Third Year. Students should bear this in mind if selecting
these two subjects in Second Year.
Third and Fourth Year
Students take two of their Second Year subjects in
Third Year. Students require 45% in their Third Year
examination to proceed in that subject in Fourth Year.
Students may opt for either a Double or Single Honours
Programme in Fourth Year.
Double Honours
Students take two subjects in Third and Fourth Year.
Students choose two subjects from: Biology,
Chemistry*, Computer Science, Experimental Physics**,
Mathematical Physics*, Mathematics, Applied
Mathematics or Statistics**. Statistics is based on
foundation material which is part of the Mathematics
Course in First and Second Year.
Single Honours
Students take two subjects in Third Year and proceed to
Fourth Year with their Single Honours subject.
Students choose two subjects in Third Year from:
Biology, Chemistry*, Computer Science, Experimental
Physics**, Mathematical Physics*, Mathematics, Applied
Mathematics or Statistics**.
Students choose one subject in Fourth Year from:
Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Experimental
Physics, Mathematics, Applied Mathematics or
Mathematical Physics.
Note:
• Statistics is not available as a Single Honours Degree.
* Mathematical Physics may not be combined with Chemistry.
Degree Structures and Levels - Single or Double Honours
Results in Third Science examinations determine the options available in Fourth Year except for Mathematics where second Science examination determine whether students can undertake Mathematics or Applied Mathematics in Third and Fourth Year. Students may proceed at Honours level as follows:
Duration |
Degree Level |
Degree Level |
Second Year |
Third Year |
Fourth Year |
4 years |
B.Sc. (Honours) Double |
4 Subjects taken at Common level.
|
3 Subjects |
2 Subjects taken at Honours level |
2 Subjects taken at Honours level |
4 years |
B.Sc. (Honours) Single
|
4 Subjects taken at Common level |
3 Subjects |
2 Subjects taken at Honours level ¥ |
1 Subject taken at Honours level |
Single Honours Degrees are offered in Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Experimental Physics, Mathematics and Mathematical Physics.
¥ Students intending to take Computer Science as a Single Honours Degree must take Mathematics or Mathematics (Applied) also in Third Year.
Degree Structures for Honours Bachelor Degrees within the Science Faculty
|
1st Year
|
2nd Year |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| MH201 Science | 1( √ ) + 3 others |
3 of the 4 subjects taken in first year |
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| MH201 | Two Honours Degree options are available: Route 1) Single Honours – Four subjects studied at common level in First Year, three in Second, and two subjects studied at honours level in Third and a single subject studied at honours level in the Fourth Year. Subjects available are: Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Experimental Physics, Mathematics and Theoretical Physics § . This route is suitable for those wishing to specialise in a single honours discipline. Route 2) Double Honours – Both of the subjects are studied at honours level in the Third Year are continued into Fourth Year. Mathematics (Applied) and Statistics are available in addition to all of the subjects listed under Route 1). This route is suitable for those wishing to obtain a broader, more interdisciplinary Science Degree |
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| MH202 Biotechnology | 3( √ ) + 1 other |
2( √ ) + 1 other |
|
| MH203 Computer Science and Software Engineering | Computer Science and Software Engineering |
Computer Science and Software Engineering |
|
| MH204 Physics with Astrophysics | 2( √ ) + 2 others |
1( √ ) + 2 others |
|
MH206 Theoretical Physics and Mathematics |
2( √ ) |
2( √ ) |
|
MH208 Biological Sciences |
Biology √ One other science subject or an Arts subject from Anthropology, Business, Economics, Geography, German, History, Music, Nua-Ghaeilge, Sociology, Spanish |
Biology √ or the Science subject selected in First Year (except Computer Science) |
|
MH209 Psychology through Science |
1( √ ) + 3 others |
1( √ ) + 2 others |
|
MH210 Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Chemistry |
3( √ ) + 1 others |
Chemistry √ |
|
| MH211 Multimedia | 2( √ ) + 1 other Multimedia √ Mathematics √ Biology Chemistry Experimental Physics Mathematical Physics |
Multimedia | |
| MH212 Science Education | Students study: Chemistry Biology Mathematics Experimental Physics |
Two first science subjects + Modules in Science Education |
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3rd Year |
4th Year |
|
|---|---|---|---|
MH201 Science |
2 subjects taken at honours level |
BSc (Double Honours) Continuation of the 2 Third Year subjects
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BSc (Single Honours) One of: |
MH202 Biotechnology |
Biotechnology |
B.Sc. Biotechnology |
|
MH203 Computer Science and Software Engineering |
Computer Science and Software Engineering |
B.Sc.Computer Science and Software Engineering |
|
MH204 Physics with Astrophysics
|
1( √ ) + 1 other |
BSc Physics with Astrophysics |
|
MH206 Theoretical Physics and Mathematics |
BSc Mathematical |
|
|
MH208 Biological Sciences |
Biological and Biomedical Sciences |
BSc Biological and Biomedical Sciences |
|
MH209 Psychology through Science |
Psychology |
BSc Psychology |
|
MH210 Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Chemistry |
Chemistry Pharmaceutical Chemistry |
Chemistry |
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| MH211 Multimedia | Multimedia + work placement | BSc Multimedia | |
| MH212 Science Education | Two first science subjects + Modules in Science Education |
Two first science subjects + Modules in Science Education |
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* The combination of Chemistry and Mathematical Physics is allowed in Second Year but
not in subsequent years.
** Experimental Physics may not be combined with Statistics.
√ Compulsory
(DH) Double Honours
§ Theoretical Physics is offered by the Mathematical Physics Department
# Students taking Computer Science in Second Year must take Mathematics.
• Biological Sciences cannot be combined with Mathematical Physics or Psychology.
++ Exept Physics with Astronomy within Arts (MH101)
What do Science Graduates Do?
Science graduates have a vast array of potential employment opportunities in the biotechnological, chemical, electronics, food, pharmaceutical and software industries.
The following is just a short extract from the list of job titles of NUI Maynooth Science graduates in recent years: actuary, aerospace engineer, airline pilot, biotechnologist, company manager, currency trader, hospital physicist, information retrieval specialist, information technologist, lecturer, meterologist, optical design engineer, professional chemist, programmer, software development engineer, software engineer, statistician, systems analyst, teacher, technical sales engineer, technical support engineer, telecommunications engineer, urban traffic controller.
Departmental Telephone and Fax Numbers
| Department | Telephone | Fax |
|---|---|---|
| Biology | 708 3843 | 708 3845 |
| Biotechnology | 708 3843 | 708 3845 |
| Chemistry | 708 3770 | 708 3815 |
| Computer Science | 708 3847 | 708 3848 |
| Experimental Physics | 708 3641 | 628 9277 |
| Mathematical Physics | 708 3774 | 708 3967 |
| Mathematics | 708 3914 | 708 3913 |
| Statistics | 708 3914 | 708 3913 |