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BSC SCIENCE - CHEMISTRY

Qualification: BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE
Award Type and NFQ Level:
Course code: SCI
CAO/PAC code: MH201
Points: 375
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	Chemistry is a central area of science that underpins almost every aspect of our lives. We are surrounded by chemical reactions: we breathe in and out, we wear manufactured clothing, we consume processed food, we take drugs when we are ill, we use electronic devices for work or entertainment, we use energy drawn from the environment. Chemistry is the study of what happens at the molecular scale – the physical and chemical properties of molecules, their structure, and how they can be made and put to good use. Chemistry brings together a wealth of diverse disciplines. It underlies innovations in drug design and medical imaging systems, the advent of nanotechnology, the harnessing of renewable energy resources, and the manufacture of biodegradable materials. As a student, an investigation of the chemical world will help you to think logically, develop a facility for numeracy, and gain strong communications skills. A previous knowledge of Chemistry is not essential. Applicants are required to have a minimum of six subjects in the Irish Leaving Certificate with two Higher Level papers at C3 and four Ordinary or Higher Level papers at grade D3

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Chemistry is a central area of science that underpins almost every aspect of our lives. We are surrounded by chemical reactions: we breathe in and out, we wear manufactured clothing, we consume processed food, we take drugs when we are ill, we use electronic devices for work or entertainment, we use energy drawn from the environment. Chemistry is the study of what happens at the molecular scale – the physical and chemical properties of molecules, their structure, and how they can be made and put to good use.

Chemistry brings together a wealth of diverse disciplines. It underlies innovations in drug design and medical imaging systems, the advent of nanotechnology, the harnessing of renewable energy resources, and the manufacture of biodegradable materials. As a student, an investigation of the chemical world will help you to think logically, develop a facility for numeracy, and gain strong communications skills. A previous knowledge of Chemistry is not essential.

Applicants are required to have a minimum of six subjects in the Irish Leaving Certificate with two Higher Level papers at C3 and four Ordinary or Higher Level papers at grade D3

Entry requirements

	Additional information
	OD3/HD3 in a Science subject (i.e. Agricultural Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Physics with Chemistry)

Course structure

Chemistry can be taken as a Single Honours or Double Honours Bachelor of Science degree.

All First Year Science students must take Mathematics and three other subjects. In Second Year, students take Chemistry and two of their First Year subjects. In Third Year, students take Chemistry and one of their Second Year subjects. In Fourth Year, Chemistry is taken at Single or Double Honours level. Double Honours students take Chemistry and one of their Third Year subjects. Single Honours students take Chemistry only.

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. Please check periodically for updates.

Year 1

CHEMISTRY

This programme provides an excellent education in all the major branches of Chemistry, where topics ranging from fundamentals to the frontiers of modern Chemistry are covered. If you are interested in specialising in Chemistry and/or would like the flexibility to experience our other sciences, Critical Skills and Electives courses, then the BSc is the best pathway to study Chemistry.

In the early years, in addition to the core Chemistry modules, there is a flexible curriculum to suit personal interests, allowing courses and modules in other sciences, critical skills or elective streams to be combined with the core Chemistry content.
There is scope for some specialisation, through appropriate choice of modules in the fourth year. In fourth year you will also have the opportunity to undertake a Single Major or Double Major degree, as well as direct experience of research through an in-depth individual research project.
The Department of Chemistry at Maynooth University offers state-of-the-art facilities and high standards in both teaching and research, which ensures a highly supportive learning environment, as well as a personal supervisor to oversee an in-depth final year research project.
In addition to becoming an expert in chemical science, you will develop skills in problem-solving, critical thinking, communication, and scientific writing. These highly valued transferable skills will leave you well-prepared for a range of careers and employment opportunities in chemistry and non-chemistry disciplines.

CH1F15 - CHEMISTRY

Credits: 15 Not compulsory:

		Module	Code	Credits	Semester	Compulsory
		GENERAL CHEMISTRY	CH101	7.5	1
		GENERAL CHEMISTRY	CH102	7.5	2

Year 2

CHEMISTRY

In the early years, in addition to the core Chemistry modules, there is a flexible curriculum to suit personal interests, allowing courses and modules in other sciences, critical skills or elective streams to be combined with the core Chemistry content.
There is scope for some specialisation, through appropriate choice of modules in the fourth year. In fourth year you will also have the opportunity to undertake a Single Major or Double Major degree, as well as direct experience of research through an in-depth individual research project.
The Department of Chemistry at Maynooth University offers state-of-the-art facilities and high standards in both teaching and research, which ensures a highly supportive learning environment, as well as a personal supervisor to oversee an in-depth final year research project.
In addition to becoming an expert in chemical science, you will develop skills in problem-solving, critical thinking, communication, and scientific writing. These highly valued transferable skills will leave you well-prepared for a range of careers and employment opportunities in chemistry and non-chemistry disciplines.

CH2F20 - CHEMISTRY

Credits: 20 Not compulsory:

Module	Code	Credits	Semester
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY: CO-ORDINATION CHEMISTRY AND S-BLOCK GROUPS	CH224	5	2
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY	CH201	5	1
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY	CH203	5	2
SPECTROSCOPY & ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY	CH202	5	1

CH2F10 Non progression subject taken with an elective subject

CH2F10 - CHEMISTRY

Credits: 10 Not compulsory:

Module	Code	Credits	Semester
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY: CO-ORDINATION CHEMISTRY AND S-BLOCK GROUPS	CH224	5	2
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY	CH201	5	1
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY	CH203	5	2
SPECTROSCOPY & ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY	CH202	5	1

Year 3

CHEMISTRY

In the early years, in addition to the core Chemistry modules, there is a flexible curriculum to suit personal interests, allowing courses and modules in other sciences, critical skills or elective streams to be combined with the core Chemistry content.
There is scope for some specialisation, through appropriate choice of modules in the fourth year. In fourth year you will also have the opportunity to undertake a Single Major or Double Major degree, as well as direct experience of research through an in-depth individual research project.
The Department of Chemistry at Maynooth University offers state-of-the-art facilities and high standards in both teaching and research, which ensures a highly supportive learning environment, as well as a personal supervisor to oversee an in-depth final year research project.
In addition to becoming an expert in chemical science, you will develop skills in problem-solving, critical thinking, communication, and scientific writing. These highly valued transferable skills will leave you well-prepared for a range of careers and employment opportunities in chemistry and non-chemistry disciplines.

CH3DM - CHEMISTRY

Credits: 30 Not compulsory:

Module	Code	Credits	Semester
ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUES	CH304C	5	1
HETEROCYCLIC CARBOHYDRATE AND PEPTIDE CHEMISTRY	CH326	5	1
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY: SOLID STATE AND P-BLOCK CHEMISTRY	CH322	5	2
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY	CH301C	5	1
THERMODYNAMICS AND GROUP THEORY	CH323	5	2
TRANSITION METAL CHEMISTRY	CH331	5	2

Year 4

CHEMISTRY

In the early years, in addition to the core Chemistry modules, there is a flexible curriculum to suit personal interests, allowing courses and modules in other sciences, critical skills or elective streams to be combined with the core Chemistry content.
There is scope for some specialisation, through appropriate choice of modules in the fourth year. In fourth year you will also have the opportunity to undertake a Single Major or Double Major degree, as well as direct experience of research through an in-depth individual research project.
The Department of Chemistry at Maynooth University offers state-of-the-art facilities and high standards in both teaching and research, which ensures a highly supportive learning environment, as well as a personal supervisor to oversee an in-depth final year research project.
In addition to becoming an expert in chemical science, you will develop skills in problem-solving, critical thinking, communication, and scientific writing. These highly valued transferable skills will leave you well-prepared for a range of careers and employment opportunities in chemistry and non-chemistry disciplines.

CH4DM - CHEMISTRY

Credits: 30 Not compulsory:

Module	Code	Credits	Semester
ADVANCED ORGANIC CHEMISTRY	CH405C	5	2
ATMOSPHERIC CHEMISTRY AND APPLIED SPECTROSCOPY	CH424	5	1
BIOINORGANIC AND �F� BLOCK CHEMISTRY	CH427	5	2
CATALYTIC AND STEREOSELECTIVE ORGANIC CHEMISTRY	CH408C	5	2
ELECTROCHEMISTRY AND ELECTROANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY	CH422	5	1
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY	CH426	5	2
ORGANOMETALLIC CHEMISTRY AND CATALYSIS	CH421	5	1
PROJECT	CH410D	10	Year-Long
REACTION DYNAMICS AND STATISTICAL THERMODYNAMICS	CH423	5	1

CHEMISTRY

In the early years, in addition to the core Chemistry modules, there is a flexible curriculum to suit personal interests, allowing courses and modules in other sciences, critical skills or elective streams to be combined with the core Chemistry content.
There is scope for some specialisation, through appropriate choice of modules in the fourth year. In fourth year you will also have the opportunity to undertake a Single Major or Double Major degree, as well as direct experience of research through an in-depth individual research project.
The Department of Chemistry at Maynooth University offers state-of-the-art facilities and high standards in both teaching and research, which ensures a highly supportive learning environment, as well as a personal supervisor to oversee an in-depth final year research project.
In addition to becoming an expert in chemical science, you will develop skills in problem-solving, critical thinking, communication, and scientific writing. These highly valued transferable skills will leave you well-prepared for a range of careers and employment opportunities in chemistry and non-chemistry disciplines.

CH4SM - CHEMISTRY

Credits: 60 Not compulsory:

Module	Code	Credits	Semester
ADVANCED ORGANIC CHEMISTRY	CH405C	5	2
ATMOSPHERIC CHEMISTRY AND APPLIED SPECTROSCOPY	CH424	5	1
BIOINORGANIC AND �F� BLOCK CHEMISTRY	CH427	5	2
CATALYTIC AND STEREOSELECTIVE ORGANIC CHEMISTRY	CH408C	5	2
ELECTROCHEMISTRY AND ELECTROANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY	CH422	5	1
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY	CH426	5	2
ORGANOMETALLIC CHEMISTRY AND CATALYSIS	CH421	5	1
PROJECT	CH410SA	15	Year-Long
REACTION DYNAMICS AND STATISTICAL THERMODYNAMICS	CH423	5	1
SUSTAINABLE AND ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY	CH429	10	Year-Long

	Cannot be combined with
	Third and Fourth Year: Mathematical Physics

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Department of Chemistry

Tel: 01 708 3770

Fax: 01 708 3815

Email: chemistry.department@nuim.ie

http://www.chemistry.nuim.ie

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	Career options: The chemical industry in Ireland employs more than 25,000 people and generates around EUR27.2 billion in exports annually, which accounts for some 13 percent of total exports. Chemists can expect to find work at pharmaceutical companies, agrochemical firms, oil companies, and manufacturers of detergents, paints, and cosmetics. Graduates are also suitable for employment in the business and financial sectors, the government, journalism, the health services, forensic science, and technical recruitment. Postgraduate options: - MSc by Research - PhD For further information on Postgraduate options please go to the Graduate Studies site

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