BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

Qualification : BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE

Award Type and NFQ level : UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE (8)

CAO/PAC code : MH201

CAO Points : 350

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THE MAYNOOTH BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE

Why Maynooth University Science?

The Maynooth University Faculty of Science and Engineering is engaged in cutting-edge research in various scientific fields, with professors bringing their expertise into the classroom.
We take great pride in our warm and supportive campus community, which creates a positive learning environment where students can thrive academically and feel comfortable asking questions.
Our MH201 BSc Science programme goes beyond just teaching content we focus on nurturing critical thinking, problem-solving, and effective communication skills, all of which are valuable for a wide range of careers.
The Faculty of Science and Engineering at Maynooth University comprises the following departments:
1. The Department of Biology
2. The Department of Chemistry
3. The Department of Computer Science
4. The Department of Electronic Engineering
5. The Department of Mathematics and Statistics
6. The Department of Physics
7. The Department of Psychology
All Faculty of Science and Engineering departments are involved in a diverse range of interesting and dynamic research areas. Visit the departments webpages for more detail and read the pages that follow for MH201 subject information relating to each department.

Why MH201 Bachelor of Science Degree?

MH201 BSc Science is the most sought-after degree in the Faculty of Science and Engineering at Maynooth University.
It is the perfect choice for those who are curious about the natural world and want to understand how it operates from the smallest atom to the vastness of space.
This degree is ideal for students interested in multiple areas of science and who want the flexibility to explore their interests before specialising.
MH201 BSc Science will equip you with valuable skills that go beyond specific scientific knowledge. You will hone your critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical abilities. You will learn to communicate complex ideas effectively, both in writing and verbally. These skills are highly sought after by employers in various fields, making it a versatile and rewarding choice.

Choose 4 subjects from the 8 available (1 of the 4 must be Mathematics). Refine your subject choices during the following three years of your BSc degree.

Please check the Course Structure tab for details about some timetabling limits for subject combinations.

For more details on the course structure click here

Structure of the Maynooth Bachelor of Science Degree MH201

1st year - 4 subjects, one of which is Mathematics. Students choose their three other science subjects from the seven remaining subjects - see below.
No decision about subject choice is necessary until four weeks after commencement of 1st year. This gives you a chance to sample various subjects and make an informed decision.
2nd year - continuing with three of your 1st year subjects or take an Elective or Critical Skills (for more about Electives and Critical Skills see page 21).
3rd year - continue with two subjects.
4th year - continue with one or two subjects.
MH201 offers potential transfer opportunities into other degrees which are outlined together with the transfer criteria on the following page.

1st year

Mathematics (required in first year)
Plus choose three subjects from:

> Biology
> Chemistry
> Computer Science
> Data Science⁷
> Engineering Science⁶
> Experimental Physics
> Mathematical Physics

Please scroll down to the NOTES to see the timetabling restrictions in certain subject combinations.

2nd year

Continue with 3 of the 4 subjects taken in first year or apply to *transfer into a specialised degree (*the number of transfer places is limited and it is competitive)

> Biology
> Chemistry
> Computer Science¹
> Engineering Science⁶
> Experimental Physics
> Mathematical Physics
> Mathematics
> Statistics⁴
> Elective or Critical Skills (10 credit optional)

1st year	2nd year specialised degree	Requirements for eligibility to transfer - having successfully completed 1st year
MH201	MH202 BSc Biotechnology	Students must take Biology, Chemistry and Maths plus 1 other available 1st year subject. Students must achieve an overall grade of 60%. Places are limited and are based on results.
	MH204 BSc Astrophysics	Students attaining 60% in Experimental Physics and 60% in either Mathematics or Mathematical Physics in 1st year of MH201 may apply to transfer into 2nd year of MH204. Places are limited and are based on results.
	MH207 BSc Data Science	Students must take Computer Science/Mathematics/Data Science plus 1 other available 1st year subject. Students must pass the year and achieve an overall grade of 55% or better in Mathematics in their 1st year science examination.
	MH208 BSc Biological and Biomedical Sciences	Students must take Biology, Mathematics plus 2 other available subjects. Transfer is based on Leaving Certificate performance and 1st year university results. Places are limited.
	MH210 BSc Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Chemistry	Students must take Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry plus 1 other available 1st year subject. Students must achieve an overall grade of 60%. Places are limited and are based on results.
	MH212 SED Science (with Education)	Students must take Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Experimental Physics. Up to 2 places each year may become available in MH212 for students successfully completing their first year of MH201. Availability and selection will be on the basis of first year results and dependent on programme capacity.
	MH212 MCS Computer Science and Mathematics (with Education)	Students must take Mathematics and Computer Science plus 2 available 1st year subjects. Up to 2 places each year may become available in MH212 for students successfully completing their first year of MH201. Availability and selection will be on the basis of first year results and dependent on programme capacity.
	MH212 MED Mathematics (with Education)	Students must take Mathematics, Mathematical Physics plus 2 other available 1st year subjects. Up to 2 places each year may become available in MH212 for students successfully completing their first year of MH201. Availability and selection will be on the basis of first year results and dependent on programme capacity.
	MH304 BE Electronic Engineering	MH201 Engineering Science to 2nd year MH304 BE Electronic Engineering for students who have taken Engineering Science, Computer Science, Mathematics and one other subject. Subject to attaining 50% or more in Mathematics and passing 1st year. Subject to availability of places.
	MH602 BSc Computer Science & Software Engineering	Students must take 22.5 credits Computer Science (including CS172), Mathematics plus one other available subject. Students must pass 1st year MH201. There is no limit on places.
	MH602 BSc Multimedia, Mobile and Web Development	Students must take 22.5 credits Computer Science (including CS172), Mathematics plus one other available subject. Students must pass 1st year MH201. There is no limit on places.

3rd year

Continue with 2 of the 3 subjects taken in 2nd year
> Applied Mathematics
> Biology
> Chemistry³
> Computer Science²
> Engineering Science⁶
> Experimental Physics
> Mathematical Physics³
> Mathematics (Pure)
> Statistics^{4 5}

4th year

Double Major: continue with your two subjects taken in third year
> Applied Mathematics
> Biology
> Chemistry³
> Computer Science²
> Engineering Science⁶
> Experimental Physics
> Mathematical Physics³
> Mathematics (Pure)
> Statistics^{4 5}

Single Major: continue with one of the two subjects taken in third year
> Applied Mathematics
> Biology
> Chemistry³
> Computer Science²
> Engineering Science⁶
> Experimental Physics
> Mathematical Physics³
> Mathematics (Pure)

NOTES:

^{1 Students taking Computer Science in second year must also take Mathematics.}
^{2 Students intending to take Computer Science as a Single Major degree must take Mathematics (Pure) or Mathematics (Applied) in third year.}
^{3 Chemistry and Mathematical Physics cannot be taken together in third or fourth year.}
^{4 Statistics may not be taken with Mathematical Physics in any year, or with Chemistry in third and fourth year. Students taking Statistics must also take Mathematics in second year.}
^{5 Statistics can be, but does not have to be, combined with Mathematics in third and fourth year.}
^{6 Engineering Science cannot be taken with Biology. Students taking Engineering Science must also take Computer Science. Students may take Computer Science and not take Engineering Science.}
^{7 Data Science cannot be combined with Mathematical Physics. Students taking Data Science in first year can follow on with Statistics in second year, provided they get 55% in first year Mathematics. However, Data Science in first year is not a requirement for taking Statistics in second year.}

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Maths-And-Stats---Stephen-Buckley---NUI-Maynooth

Prof Stephen Buckley

Head of Department

Subject	Required	Ordinary Level Grade	Higher Level Grade
Irish	Yes	O6	H7
English	Yes	O6	H7
Language	No	N/A	N/A
Math	Yes	O4	H7
Science	Yes	O6	H7

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