Biological and Chemical Sciences (Common Entry) Course content
As a common entry course, Chemical and Biological Sciences allows you to sample various subjects before deciding what you want to complete your degree in.
Key information
CAO points 2026
474
NFQ Level
NFQ Level 8
Duration
Four years
Attendance
Full-time
Course code
LM123
Students entering the programme will undertake specific modules in the areas of chemistry, biology, maths and physics. As the subsequent degree programme choices focus heavily on biology or chemistry (or a combination of both), the biology and chemistry subjects taken in LM123 are designed to facilitate students in developing a fundamental competency in these areas. In conjunction with these core scientific modules, there will also be an interesting set of modules designed to give students a clear understanding of the key areas and content of the subsequent degree programme options of industrial biochemistry, pharmaceutical & industrial chemistry, biosciences and environmental science.
Year 1
| Module code | Module title |
|---|---|
| CH4701 | General Chemistry 1 |
| BY4001 | Biology 1 |
| MA4601 | Science Mathematics 1 |
| CH4021 | Laboratory Calculations |
| ER4011 | Introduction to Environmental and Biosciences |
| CH4051 | Introduction to Applied Chemistry and Biochemistry |
| CS4131 | Introduction to Scientific Calculations |
| Module code | Module title |
|---|---|
| BY4102 | Biology for Biosciences |
| CH4102 | Organic Chemistry 1 |
| PH4142 | Introduction to Physics |
| MA4602 | Science Mathematics 2 |
| CH4031 | General Chemistry 2 (Inorganic) |
| CH4041 | General Chemistry 2 (Physical) |
