University College Cork: University College Cork (UCC) is a prestigious public research university located in Cork, Ireland. Established in 1845, UCC is known for its academic excellence, innovative research, and vibrant campus life. It offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various fields, including arts, sciences, business, engineering, medicine, and law. UCC is committed to providing a supportive learning environment, fostering critical thinking, and preparing students for successful careers and global citizenship.

Year 1 Modules:

Refer to CK402 and CK404 for more details.

Year 2 Modules:

Core:

AE2001 – Fundamentals of Ecology
AE2007 – Ecological Fieldwork & Analysis
BL2001 – Plant and Animal Genetics
GS2002- The Evolving Earth
MB2905 – Fundamentals of Microbiology
MB2906 – Principles of Microbiology
PS2001 – Introduction to Plant Biotechnology
PS2002 – Ecological Plant Physiology
PS2003 – Plant Identification
Year 3 Modules:

Core:

BL3002 – Evolution and Diversity
BL3003 – Conservation Biology
MB3005 – The Role and Ecology of Microbes in the Environment
PS3003 – Plant Biology Literature Review
PS3008 – Plants in Hostile Environments
PS3020 – Plant Biology Field Course (residential)
PS3021 – Plant Science Practical Skills
ST3001 – Biostatistics I
BL3004 – Research Skills in Biology or PS3019 Bioactive Natural Products*
*BL3004 and PS3019 offered in alternate years in 3rd & 4th year

Electives:

FE3018 – Agriculture and Natural Resource Use in the Developing World
GL3028 - Micropaleontology and Palynology
ZY3020 – Animal Behaviour
Year 4 Modules:

Core:

BL3004 – Research Skills in Biology*
BL4001 – Plant Biology Research Project
BL4004 – Frontiers in Biology
BL4006 – Food Production
PS3019 – Bioactive Natural Products*
PS4006 – Genetic Manipulation of Plants
PS4021 – The Environmentally Protective Management of Plant Pests and Pathogens
PS4024 – Crop Physiology and Climate Change
ST4001 – Biostatistics II
*BL3004 and PS3019 are offered in alternate years in 3rd and 4th Year. BL3004 or PS3019 cannot be taken in the fourth year if previously taken in third year.

Electives:

AE4012 – Burren Field Course (residential)
AE4016 – Advanced Ecology and Biogeography
BL4003 – Biological Work Placement
EV4012 – Environmental Impact Assessments
ZY4021 – Evolutionary Ecology.

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

• Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
• Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it