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 CM1200 and CM1201. 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 CM1200 and CM1201 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)
ML2901 (5 credits)

Genetics
GN2001 (5 credits)

Optional Module - CM0004 (5 credits)
Students interested in taking this optional module must note their interest to the module co-ordinator in the first week of Semester 1. Places are limited and will be allocated based on results obtained in First Year and subject to the approval of the Programme Co-ordinator. CM0004 is not included for progression to subsequent year and is not counted toward the final degree award. The result obtained in CM0004 will be recorded on the student's transcript.

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 2022/2023 Book, and for each module in the Book of Modules, 2022/2023.

Programme Requirements

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

Chemistry
CM3001 (5 credits)
CM3004 (5 credits)
CM3016 (5 credits)
CM3017 (5 credits)
CM3021 (10 credits)
CM3024 (10 credits)
CM3102 (5 credits)

Toxicology
PT3002 (5 credits)

Forensic Science
CM3108 (5 credits)

Forensic Psychology
AP3121 (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 2022/2023 Book, and for each module in the Book of Modules, 2022/2023.

Exit Award:
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).

Programme Requirements

The Fourth Year comprises ten taught modules (50 credits), with a further 10 credit research project (CM4210).

Chemistry
CM4017 (5 credits)
CM4018 (5 credits)
CM4019 (5 credits)
CM4020 (5 credits)
CM4108 (5 credits)
CM4026 (5 credits)
CM4027 (5 credits)

Research Project
CM4210 (10 credits)

Forensic Science
CM4100 (5 credits)

Forensic Genetics
BC3011 (5 credits)

Pathology
PM3006 (5 credits)

Optional Module - CM0005 (5 credits)
Students interested in taking this optional module must note their interest to the module co-ordinator in the first week of Semester 2. Students who have passed the prerequisite CM0004 will be allocated a place, subject to the approval of the Programme Co-ordinator. CM0005 is not included for progression to subsequent year and is not counted toward the final degree award. The result obtained in CM0005 will be recorded on the student's transcript.

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 2022/2023 Book, and for each module in the Book of Modules, 2022/2023.

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.