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MH201 - Chemistry
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Curious about how the world works at a molecular level? Choosing chemistry in the Bachelor of Science degree (MH201) gives you a flexible, engaging, and career-focused pathway.
It also offers an excellent education in all the major branches of this rewarding subject.
Shape your own degree
In first year, you’ll explore the foundations of chemistry while still keeping your options open.
You can combine chemistry with other science subjects, allowing you to shape your degree around your own interests and career goals.
As you progress, you’ll move from core concepts to cutting-edge topics, like:
- materials chemistry
- environmental/sustainable chemistry
- electroanalytical chemistry
- advanced synthetic chemistry
What makes this programme different?
Chemistry in the MH201 degree opens doors to careers across science, industry, and beyond.
Just some of the benefits of this programme include:
- flexibility – choose additional subjects alongside chemistry in first year and refine your focus as you go
- hands-on learning – gain practical laboratory experience
- research experience – complete an individual research project in your final year
- support – small group learning with access to supportive lecturers
- customisable degree – graduate with either a Single Major or Double Major
- broaden your perspective – potentially spend a semester abroad
Subject Structure
First year
- Chemistry
- Mathematics
- Choose 2 other Science subjects (Biology, Computer Science [15 or 30 credits], Data Science, Engineering Science, Experimental Physics, Mathematical Physics. Chemistry may not be taken with Mathematical Physics or Statistics in third or fourth year)
Second year
- Continue with Chemistry plus 2 of your first year subjects
- Optional 10 credit Elective
Third year
- Continue with Chemistry plus 1 of your second year subjects
- Integrated Study Abroad options may be available in third year
Fourth year
- Chemistry may be taken as a Single Major or as a Double Major with the other subject taken in third year
Disclaimer
The modules below are indicative of the content associated with this course of study.
The modules are subject to change as the curriculum is revised and reviewed annually.
Entry requirements
Leaving Certificate applicants are required to present (as a minimum): 2H5 & 4O6/H7 and O6/H7 in Irish, English, O4/H7 Mathematics & O6/H7 in a Science subject (i.e. Agricultural Science, Applied Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Physics, or Physics with Chemistry).
Postgraduate
Postgraduate study options include MSc and PhD in Chemistry.
Visit the Department website for more information about postgraduate options.
Careers
You will develop highly transferable skills that are valued across a wide range of careers, such as:
- problem-solving
- data analysis
- communication
- critical and analytical thinking
- scientific writing
- The pharma-chemical industry in Ireland employs more than 26,000 people directly and produces over €100bn in annual exports. Graduates of this course work in pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, agrochemical firms, semiconductor manufacturers and manufacturers of detergents, paints and cosmetics.
- Employment in the business and financial sectors, the food sector, the government e.g. forensic science, journalism and the health services.