Courses / Subject

	Required	Ordinary level grade	Higher level grade
Irish		O6	-
English		O6	-
Language		-	-
Math		O4	-
Science		O6	-

This course requires 2 additional subjects

Mature Applicants 

Mature applicants are assessed separately to school-leavers. Mature applicants are 23 years or older by 1st January in the year of entry to the University. For part-time/flexible degrees the mature age is 21. 
Click here to be taken to our mature applicant information page - tab 3 on that page outlines application steps for this degree.

Mature student applicants who have a disability 

If you have a disability or specific learning difficulty (e.g. dyslexia), and require support for any required written exercise/interview/ online video audition which may form part of your application assessment, you must complete an online request form and submit supporting documentation by 15 March 2025. Applications for alternative examination accommodation cannot be considered after this deadline.

For further information on the supporting documentation required, as well as examination and other supports visit the Access Office website.

Leaving Certificate Applicants 

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). MH201 Round 1 Points 2024: 350

HEAR and DARE

DARE: The Disability Access Route to Education is a third level alternative admissions scheme for school-leavers whose disabilities have had a negative impact on their second level education.

HEAR: The Higher Education Access Route is a third level admissions scheme for school leavers from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds.

Contact the Access Office for more information about these access routes.

The Maynooth Education

Click here for details about optional Critical Skills courses, Electives and degree pathways.

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The application process depends on the type of applicant you are. Click here for all information about how to apply.

Categories of applicant:

• School-leavers (Leaving Certificate students)
• Mature students (23 years or older by 1st January in the year of entry to the University/part-time degrees the mature age is 21)
• EU/EFTA/UK students
• International students (outside the EU)
• QQI (Further Education) students
• Transferring students
• Deferring students

1st year

• In the BSc programme, you take Mathematics and Data Science with two other subjects except Mathematical Physics

2nd year

• Data Science is a year 1 subject only, but in year 2 students can take Mathematics, either of their other year 1 subjects or Statistics (which begins as a subject in year 2).
• Students who enjoyed and excelled in Data Science in year 1 are recommended to take Statistics and Mathematics in year 2

Statistics / Mathematics

• Students who have taken Mathematics, Data Science and Computer Science in year 1 may be considered for transfer entry into year 2 of MH207 Data Science (subject to entry requirements) – see MH207 Data Science

Sample MH201 subject choice pathways that include Data Science/Statistics
1st year

• Mathematics, Data Science, Biology, Computer Science
• Mathematics, Data Science, Experimental Physics, Computer Science

2nd year

• Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science
• Mathematics, Statistics, Biology
• Mathematics, Computer Science, Experimental Physics

3rd year

• Statistics, Computer Science
• Statistics, Biology
• Statistics, Mathematics (Pure or Applied)

Final year

• Statistics, Computer Science
• Biology
• Statistics, Mathematics (Pure or Applied)

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

DATA SCIENCE Subject Overview >Data Science is the science of collating, managing, analysing, visualising and understanding data. It is key to unlocking the hidden wisdom that is stored in the vast amounts of data available in today’s world. >In MH201, students have the opportunity to study Data Science as a subject in first year - introducing students to the basics of how to manipulate, visualise and ‘bring to life’ large volumes of data. The hands on data experience that is gained in first year Data Science will be invaluable to any scientist, whether they plan to pursue the life sciences (e.g. Biology), the physical sciences (e.g. Experimental Physics) or are more interested in the highly quantitative sciences (e.g. Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science). >Are you considering taking Statistics as a subject (available in MH201 from second year) to degree level? If so, taking Data Science in first year is strongly recommended. Taking Data Science in first year gives students the chance to try out the practical side of analysing and visualising data, while taking Statistics from second year gives students a deeper understanding of modelling and analysis techniques. >Are you choosing Computer Science in first year and considering taking it through to degree level? If so, Data Science in first year is highly complementary to first year Computer Science: these subjects combine the hands on practical side of working with data that students get in first year Data Science with the more rigorous programming and database skills that they learn in first year Computer Science. DS1F15 - DATA SCIENCE Credits: 15 Not compulsory: Module Code Credits Semester Compulsory INTRODUCTION TO DATA SCIENCE 1 DS151 7.5 1 INTRODUCTION TO DATA SCIENCE 2 DS152 7.5 2

Maynooth University Department of Mathematics and Statistics
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After Graduation
>Data science graduates pursue careers with a wide range of organisations such as multinationals, financial services, and professional services companies. Some related roles in data science include data scientist, business intelligence analyst, customer insight lead, risk analyst, knowledge engineer, and data programmer.

We offer a range of postgraduate courses - visit the Department's website for more information about postgraduate options.

After Graduation
>Data science graduates pursue careers with a wide range of organisations such as multinationals, financial services, and professional services companies. Some related roles in data science include data scientist, business intelligence analyst, customer insight lead, risk analyst, knowledge engineer, and data programmer.

We offer a range of postgraduate courses - visit the Department's website for more information about postgraduate options.

For further information on Postgraduate options please go to the Graduate Studies site