Eligibility

Students may opt to enter the Second Science Chemistry with Forensic Science programme from the following First Science areas of study: Biological and Chemical Sciences (CK402 entry) and Chemical Sciences (CK406 entry), provided they have passed 1st Science and passed the modules CM1000 (or CM1200 and CM1201 for students entering 2nd Science in 2016/17). There are twenty places available each year.

Quotas

Students from CK402 or CK406 will be offered places in order of merit based on their First Year Examination results in Chemistry. In filling the quotas, places will be given to students passing the First University Examination in Science at the Summer Examination in the first year of registration for the First University Examination in Science, and in order of merit of marks in CM1000 (or CM1200 and CM1201 for students entering 2nd Science in 2016/17) obtained thereat. Remaining places, if any, will be filled in order of merit without distinction as to when the examination was completed. The decision as to the filling of such remaining places will be made after the results of the Autumn Supplemental Examination are known.

Programme Requirements

In Second Science, students take modules to the value of 60 credits as follows:

Chemistry
CM2001 (5 credits)
CM2002 (5 credits)
CM2003 (5 credits)
CM2004 (5 credits)
CM2005 (5 credits)
CM2006 (5 credits)
CM2007 (5 credits)
CM2008 (5 credits)

Forensic Science
CM2009 (5 credits)

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
BC2001 (5 credits)
ML2001 (5 credits)

Genetics
GN2001 (5 credits)

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module descriptions may be found here.

Examinations

Full details of regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards 2016 Book, and for each module in the Book of Modules, 2015/2016.

Three Year Rule

Students must pass the Second University Examination in Science - Chemistry with Forensic Science within three academic years from the date of first registration for Second Year. Failure to comply with this rule would mean that the student would be ineligible to proceed further with his/her studies. Exceptions to this rule may be granted by the College only for very serious reasons.

Programme Requirements

In Third Science, students take modules to the value of 60 credits as follows:

Chemistry
CM3016 (5 credits)
CM3017 (5 credits)
CM3021 (10 credits)
CM3022 (10 credits)
CM3024 (10 credits)
CM3102 (5 credits)

Forensic Psychology
AP3015 (5 credits)

Toxicology
PT3002 (5 credits)

Forensic Science
CM3108 (5 credits)

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module descriptions may be found here.

Examinations

Students who have passed Third Year may choose not to proceed to Fourth Year and may opt instead to be conferred with a BSc Ordinary Degree (NFQ Level 7)

Full details of regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards 2016 Book, and for each module in the Book of Modules, 2015/2016.

Three Year Rule

Students must pass the Third University Examination in Science - Chemistry with Forensic Science within three academic years from the date of first registration for Third Year. Failure to comply with this rule would mean that the student would be ineligible to proceed further with his/her studies. Exceptions to this rule may be granted by the College, only for very serious reasons.

Programme Requirements

The Fourth Year comprises ten taught modules (55 credits), with a further 5 credit research project (CM4207).

Chemistry
CM4017 (5 credits)
CM4018 (5 credits)
CM4019 (5 credits)
CM4020 (5 credits)
CM4022 (10 credits)
CM4026 (5 credits)
CM4027 (5 credits)

Research Project
CM4207 (5 credits)

Forensic Science
CM4100 (5 credits)

Forensic Genetics
BC3011 (5 credits)

Pathology
PM3006 (5 credits)

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module descriptions may be found here.

Examinations

Full details of regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards 2016 Book, and for each module in the Book of Modules, 2015/2016.

Three Year Rule

Students must pass the BSc (Hons) Chemistry with Forensic Science Degree Examination within three academic years from the date of first registration for Fourth Year. Failure to comply with this rule would mean that the student would be ineligible to proceed further with his/her studies. Exceptions to this rule may be granted by the College, only for very serious reasons.

Programme Learning Outcomes for BSc in Chemistry with Forensic Science (NFQ Level 8, Major Award)
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Identify, formulate, analyse and solve chemistry and forensic science problems.
• Outline fundamental aspects of chemistry and forensic science.
• Design and carry out an experiment to test a hypothesis or theory in chemistry or forensic science.
• Prepare written laboratory reports that provide a description of the experiment, explain the experiment and reasoning clearly, and provide an appropriate conclusion.
• Communicate effectively with the chemistry and forensic science communities.
• Engage with all stages of forensic investigation, collect, analyse, interpret and present the evidence.