Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science Course content
This course will help you understand more about global challenges around climate change and sustainability in preparation for a career to tackle these issues.
Entry routes
Key information
CAO points 2026
403
NFQ Level
NFQ Level 8
Duration
Four years
Attendance
Full-time
Semester 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 |
Semester 2
| 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) |
Semester 3
| Module code | Module title |
|---|---|
| ER4001 | Energy & the Environment 1 |
| HS4003 | Occupational Hygiene 1 |
| CH4253 | Inorganic Chemistry 2B |
| BY4215 | Soil Science |
| BY4013 | General Microbiology |
Semester 4
| Module code | Module title |
|---|---|
| ER4002 | Environmental Modelling & GIS 1 |
| BY4505 | Pollution Biology |
| BY4104 | Ecology 1 |
| CH4554 | Environmental Chemistry |
| CH4354 | Analytical Chemistry for the Environment |
Semester 5
| Module code | Module title |
|---|---|
| ER4003 | Environmental Modelling & GIS 2 |
| ER4507 | Waste Management 1 |
| ER4707 | Monitoring and Research Methods |
| CH4308 | Discrete Analytical Methods |
| ER4407 | Environmental Management 1 |
Semester 6
| Module code | Module title |
|---|---|
| Cooperative Education |
Semester 7
| Module code | Module title |
|---|---|
| ER4417 | Environmental Impact Assessment |
| ER4627 | Safety & Industry |
| CH4055 | Environmental Catalysis |
| ER4405 | Conservation Ecology |
| ER4907 | Research Project |
Semester 8
| Module code | Module title |
|---|---|
| HS4208 | Safety Technology |
| ER4448 | Managing Health & Safety |
| ER4606 | Clean Technology |
| ER4508 | Waste Management 2 |
| ER4908 | Research Project (cont.) |
