Biological and Chemical Sciences
University of Limerick
Key Information
Campus location
Limerick, Ireland
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
4 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
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Application deadline
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Introduction
Biological and Chemical Sciences
This entry route is designed to provide you with a gateway to better choice if you’re unsure which area you’d like to study. You can avail of a broad common first year which will introduce you to various topics in Biological and Chemical Sciences. Having gained a better understanding of each subject area, you then choose your preferred pathway to specialise for the remaining 3 years of your degree programme. At UL, you get to try before you decide.
Science requires a fundamental understanding of the key areas of biology and chemistry and the LM123 Biological and Chemical Sciences at the University of Limerick offers prospective students an opportunity to develop a core competency in both scientific areas in their first year at University.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Curriculum
Year 1
Semester 1
- General Chemistry 1
- Biology 1
- Science Mathematics 1
- Laboratory Calculations
- Introduction to Environmental and Biosciences
- Introduction to Applied Chemistry and Biochemistry
- Introduction to Scientific Calculations
Semester 2
- Biology for Biosciences
- Organic Chemistry 1
- Introduction to Physics
- Science Mathematics 2
- General Chemistry 2 (Inorganic)
- General Chemistry 2 (Physical)
Program Outcome
NFQ Level 8 major Award Honours Bachelor Degree
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
- B.Sc in Industrial Biochemistry
- B.Sc. in Environmental Science
- B.Sc. in Pharmaceutical and Industrial Chemistry
- B.Sc in Bioscience
- BSc in Biomedical Science