Chemistry with Biophysical Chemistry Chemistry & Chemical Sciences (CCS)

Sample pathway for a degree in Chemistry with Biophysical Chemistry* YEAR 1 ENGAGE WITH THE PRINCIPLES CHEMISTRY MATHEMATICS BIOLOGY Modules include: Modules include: Modules include: 4One Elective 4 4 4 The Basis of Organic and Mathematics for the Cell Biology & Genetics module Biological Chemistry Biological & Chemical 4One 4 The Basis of Physical Sciences Small- Chemistry Group 4 The Molecular World Project YEAR 2 CHOOSE YOUR SUBJECTS A nanoparticle with encapsulated active ingredient is penetrating a cell The subject combinations listed below are illustrative of what a student who graduates in Chemistry with Biophysical Chemistry could choose in Year 2. Further subject combinations are possible depending on the choices in Year 1. Further information is available on page 23. membrane. Image and copyright of Nanobotmodels Company CHEMISTRY WITH BIOPHYSICAL CHEMISTRY ([email protected]). CHEMISTRY Modules include: Modules include: 4Biophysical Chemistry 4Students who choose Chemistry with 4Two n Develop theoretical and 4Physical Chemistry Biophysical Chemistry as their main subject Elective 4Inorganic Chemistry for second year also cover the requirements modules practical skills in exploiting 4 Organic Chemistry for Chemistry. the physical and chemical

YEAR principles of the FOCUS ON YOUR CHOSEN SUBJECT 3 biomolecular world in CHEMISTRY WITH BIOPHYSICAL CHEMISTRY – Modules include: modern industrial and 4Instrumental Analysis 4Organometallic & Solid State Chemistry 4Two biomedical applications 4Carbonyl Chemistry & Synthesis 4Main Group Chemistry & Bonding Elective 4Quantum Mechanics 4Symmetry & Computational Chemistry modules 4Mechanism & Stereochemistry 4Optional modules in Biomolecular, Organic 4Nano-Assemblies and Interfaces and Inorganic Chemistry

YEAR 4 REFINE YOUR KNOWLEDGE CHEMISTRY WITH BIOPHYSICAL CHEMISTRY – Modules include:

4Biophysical Chemistry Research 4Biophysical Chemistry 4Optional modules in

Project 4Advanced Kinetics and Biomolecular, Organic and 4Metals in Biology Thermodynamics Inorganic Chemistry 4Electrochemistry 4Nanochemistry “In the summer after third year, BSc (Honours) Chemistry with Biophysical Chemistry I did a summer internship in Associate Professor Vitaly PhD Industry Conversion Courses Buckin’s lab in UCD which I

Students can pursue a PhD in 4Pharmaceutical, Biomedical, 4Professional Master of found really interesting as well Ireland or abroad in areas as Medical Device Industry Education (PME) as very helpful in preparing me diverse as: 4Biotechnology, Food 4Graduate Veterinary Medicine 4 for the final year research Pharmaceutical and biomedical Technology, Agrochemistry 4Graduate Medicine project. This, as well as my biomolecular formulations 4Fine Chemical, Chemical 4Master of Management design Development thesis research in my final year, 4 Bio-processing and bio- 4Personal Care, Cosmetics, led me to realise that I'd like to engineering Environmental Protection, 4 pursue further research in a Bio-nanotechnology Paints and Coatings/ 4 PhD which is what I hope to Forensic science Petrochemistry 4 Food and agro technologies 4Patenting continue into in the coming 4 Energy generation 4Science-based Sales, year. 4Novel materials and Marketing, Finance materials analysis 4Polymer chemistry Rian Lynch, Student *See pages 4 and 5 for information on the terminology used above. Potential combinations shown here are examples only and are not guaranteed by UCD. Modules are subject to change each year.

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