| | A year of study is 60 credits. Biology as part of a Single Major or Double Major Science degree. 1st year - Biology
- Mathematics
- 2 other Science subjects (Chemistry, Computer Science [15 or 30 credits], Data Science, Experimental Physics, Mathematical Physics).
2nd year - Biology
- Continue with 2 of your 1st year subjects
- Optional 10 credit Elective or Critical Skills available in 2nd year
3rd year - Biology
- Continue with 1 of your 2nd year subjects
Fourth year - Biology may be taken as a Single Major or as a Double Major with the other subject taken in 3rd year.
See MH201 COURSE STRUCTURE overview for any specific subject combination limits/requirements in the BSc degree. Duration: 4 years  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 | | | Subject Overview >Biology is the study of life - everything from the tiniest microbe to entire ecosystems that spread across the planet. It encompasses all aspects of living things including their structure, function, growth, origin, evolution, distribution and interactions with the environment. There are many “umbrella” fields of biology including:
- Biochemistry: the study of molecules and of chemical processes in living organisms.
- Cellular biology: the study of the cellular units of living things.
- Ecology: the study of how organisms interact with/in their environment.
- Evolutionary biology: the study of the origins and changes in the diversity of life over time.
- Genetics: the study of genetic inheritance.
- Immunology: the study of the immune system and how organisms defend themselves against microbes and disease.
- Microbiology: the study of bacteria, fungi and viruses, as well as communities of microorganisms (microbiomes).
- Molecular biology: the study of biological molecules.
- Plant Science: the study of plants, including applications to crops.
- Physiology: the study of the functions of organisms and their parts.
- Zoology: the study of animals, including animal behaviour.
>Many of these fields overlap, for example, to study animals (zoology) it is also important to know about evolution, physiology and ecology. To study cellular biology, it is important to know about biochemistry and molecular biology as well.
>The Biology Department is unique in the university system in Ireland because it houses several biological disciplines
together. This means that most aspects of biology are taught alongside each other throughout the degree programmes. This allows students to establish links between different areas of biology and gives students an integrated and comprehensive view of biology, from cells to ecosystems. Over the years, undergraduate students are exposed to a wide range of biological disciplines, and are given the opportunity to focus on their chosen area of interest in 4th year (for example, immunology, or ecology, or microbiology). | BL1F15 - BIOLOGY | Credits: 15 Not compulsory:  | | | | Year 2 | | | Subject Overview >Biology is the study of life - everything from the tiniest microbe to entire ecosystems that spread across the planet. It encompasses all aspects of living things including their structure, function, growth, origin, evolution, distribution and interactions with the environment. There are many “umbrella” fields of biology including:
- Biochemistry: the study of molecules and of chemical processes in living organisms.
- Cellular biology: the study of the cellular units of living things.
- Ecology: the study of how organisms interact with/in their environment.
- Evolutionary biology: the study of the origins and changes in the diversity of life over time.
- Genetics: the study of genetic inheritance.
- Immunology: the study of the immune system and how organisms defend themselves against microbes and disease.
- Microbiology: the study of bacteria, fungi and viruses, as well as communities of microorganisms (microbiomes).
- Molecular biology: the study of biological molecules.
- Plant Science: the study of plants, including applications to crops.
- Physiology: the study of the functions of organisms and their parts.
- Zoology: the study of animals, including animal behaviour.
>Many of these fields overlap, for example, to study animals (zoology) it is also important to know about evolution, physiology and ecology. To study cellular biology, it is important to know about biochemistry and molecular biology as well.
>The Biology Department is unique in the university system in Ireland because it houses several biological disciplines
together. This means that most aspects of biology are taught alongside each other throughout the degree programmes. This allows students to establish links between different areas of biology and gives students an integrated and comprehensive view of biology, from cells to ecosystems. Over the years, undergraduate students are exposed to a wide range of biological disciplines, and are given the opportunity to focus on their chosen area of interest in 4th year (for example, immunology, or ecology, or microbiology). | BL2F20 - BIOLOGY | Credits: 20 Not compulsory: |
BL2F10 Non progression subject taken with an elective subject | BL2F10 - BIOLOGY | Credits: 10 Not compulsory: | | | | Year 3 | | | Subject Overview >Biology is the study of life - everything from the tiniest microbe to entire ecosystems that spread across the planet. It encompasses all aspects of living things including their structure, function, growth, origin, evolution, distribution and interactions with the environment. There are many “umbrella” fields of biology including:
- Biochemistry: the study of molecules and of chemical processes in living organisms.
- Cellular biology: the study of the cellular units of living things.
- Ecology: the study of how organisms interact with/in their environment.
- Evolutionary biology: the study of the origins and changes in the diversity of life over time.
- Genetics: the study of genetic inheritance.
- Immunology: the study of the immune system and how organisms defend themselves against microbes and disease.
- Microbiology: the study of bacteria, fungi and viruses, as well as communities of microorganisms (microbiomes).
- Molecular biology: the study of biological molecules.
- Plant Science: the study of plants, including applications to crops.
- Physiology: the study of the functions of organisms and their parts.
- Zoology: the study of animals, including animal behaviour.
>Many of these fields overlap, for example, to study animals (zoology) it is also important to know about evolution, physiology and ecology. To study cellular biology, it is important to know about biochemistry and molecular biology as well.
>The Biology Department is unique in the university system in Ireland because it houses several biological disciplines
together. This means that most aspects of biology are taught alongside each other throughout the degree programmes. This allows students to establish links between different areas of biology and gives students an integrated and comprehensive view of biology, from cells to ecosystems. Over the years, undergraduate students are exposed to a wide range of biological disciplines, and are given the opportunity to focus on their chosen area of interest in 4th year (for example, immunology, or ecology, or microbiology). | BL3DM - BIOLOGY | Credits: 30 Not compulsory: | | | | Year 4 | | | Subject Overview >Biology is the study of life - everything from the tiniest microbe to entire ecosystems that spread across the planet. It encompasses all aspects of living things including their structure, function, growth, origin, evolution, distribution and interactions with the environment. There are many “umbrella” fields of biology including:
- Biochemistry: the study of molecules and of chemical processes in living organisms.
- Cellular biology: the study of the cellular units of living things.
- Ecology: the study of how organisms interact with/in their environment.
- Evolutionary biology: the study of the origins and changes in the diversity of life over time.
- Genetics: the study of genetic inheritance.
- Immunology: the study of the immune system and how organisms defend themselves against microbes and disease.
- Microbiology: the study of bacteria, fungi and viruses, as well as communities of microorganisms (microbiomes).
- Molecular biology: the study of biological molecules.
- Plant Science: the study of plants, including applications to crops.
- Physiology: the study of the functions of organisms and their parts.
- Zoology: the study of animals, including animal behaviour.
>Many of these fields overlap, for example, to study animals (zoology) it is also important to know about evolution, physiology and ecology. To study cellular biology, it is important to know about biochemistry and molecular biology as well.
>The Biology Department is unique in the university system in Ireland because it houses several biological disciplines
together. This means that most aspects of biology are taught alongside each other throughout the degree programmes. This allows students to establish links between different areas of biology and gives students an integrated and comprehensive view of biology, from cells to ecosystems. Over the years, undergraduate students are exposed to a wide range of biological disciplines, and are given the opportunity to focus on their chosen area of interest in 4th year (for example, immunology, or ecology, or microbiology).
BL4DM Double Major Biology BI422 is compulsory. Students are required to take either BI428 or BI448 OR BI424 AND BI426. Optional Modules Students must select 1, 2 or 3 modules from Semester 1 AND 1, 2 or 3 modules from Semester 2. SEMESTER 1 BI441 is timetabled against BI405. BI407 cannot be taken with BI411. SEMESTER 2 BI440 is timetabled against BI436. BI406 cannot be taken with BI443. Notes re. registration: 1. There is a cap on the numbers that can be accommodated in BI407, BI437, BI439, BI441 - see the individual modules for quota numbers. 2. There is also a cap on the numbers that can be accommodated in BI448. Please contact the department for details of how to apply for this module. | BL4DM - BIOLOGY | Credits: 30 Not compulsory: | Subject Overview >Biology is the study of life - everything from the tiniest microbe to entire ecosystems that spread across the planet. It encompasses all aspects of living things including their structure, function, growth, origin, evolution, distribution and interactions with the environment. There are many “umbrella” fields of biology including:
- Biochemistry: the study of molecules and of chemical processes in living organisms.
- Cellular biology: the study of the cellular units of living things.
- Ecology: the study of how organisms interact with/in their environment.
- Evolutionary biology: the study of the origins and changes in the diversity of life over time.
- Genetics: the study of genetic inheritance.
- Immunology: the study of the immune system and how organisms defend themselves against microbes and disease.
- Microbiology: the study of bacteria, fungi and viruses, as well as communities of microorganisms (microbiomes).
- Molecular biology: the study of biological molecules.
- Plant Science: the study of plants, including applications to crops.
- Physiology: the study of the functions of organisms and their parts.
- Zoology: the study of animals, including animal behaviour.
>Many of these fields overlap, for example, to study animals (zoology) it is also important to know about evolution, physiology and ecology. To study cellular biology, it is important to know about biochemistry and molecular biology as well.
>The Biology Department is unique in the university system in Ireland because it houses several biological disciplines
together. This means that most aspects of biology are taught alongside each other throughout the degree programmes. This allows students to establish links between different areas of biology and gives students an integrated and comprehensive view of biology, from cells to ecosystems. Over the years, undergraduate students are exposed to a wide range of biological disciplines, and are given the opportunity to focus on their chosen area of interest in 4th year (for example, immunology, or ecology, or microbiology).
BL4SM Single Major Biology BI420 and BI421 are compulsory modules. Students are required to take either BI449 or BI447 or BI448 OR BI423 AND BI425. Optional Modules Students must choose either 3 or 4 modules from Semester 1, AND either 3 or 4 modules from Semester 2. SEMESTER 1
BI441 is timetabled against BI405. BI407 cannot be taken with BI411. SEMESTER 2 BI440 is timetabled against BI436. BI406 cannot be taken with BI443. Notes for registration: 1. There is a cap on the numbers that can be accommodated in BI407, BI437, BI439, BI440, BI441 - see the individual modules for quota numbers. 2. There is also a cap on the numbers that can be accommodated in BI447 and BI448. Please contact the department for details of how to apply for these modules. | BL4SM - BIOLOGY | Credits: 60 Not compulsory: | | |
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