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Prospective Graduate Taught Students

UCD offers Graduate Taught courses in the biological, biomedical, chemical, environmental, geological, mathematical, physical and computer sciences, all delivered by academicstaff at the forefront of teaching and research. Depending on your chosen course, you will learn practical skills which can be transferred to industry and research ranging from biotechnology, conservation, natural resources and wildlife to business, space science, technology, financial services, and insurance. 

Download the UCD Science Graduate Taught Course Brochure for Entry 2023 (PDF) to learn more about our Graduate Taught Courses. 

  • Biotechnology, Biomedical, Pharmaceutical & Chemical Sciences
  • Geoscience, Natural Resources, Climate & Environment
  • Mathematics, Actuarial Science & Finance
  • Physics & Nanotechnology
  • Computer Science
Biotechnology, Biomedical, Pharmaceutical & Chemical Sciences Courses
Geoscience, Natural Resources, Climate & Environment Graduate Taught Courses
Mathematics, Actuarial Science & Finance Graduate Taught Courses
Physics & Nanotechnology Graduate Taught Courses
Computer Science Graduate Taught Courses

Scholarships

UCD Cothrom na Féinne Scholarships for UCD College of Science Graduate Taught Masters Degrees

UCD Cothrom na Féinne Scholarships are awarded to scholars who demonstrate clear motivation to pursue higher education despite educational challenges faced and demonstrate leadership to others experiencing similar challenges to pursue third-level education. Applications for the UCD Cothrom na Féinne Graduate Fee waiver for the 2022/2023 academic year opened on 1st March 2022. 

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply?

UCD’s Graduate Taught courses can be applied for at www.ucd.ie/apply. Courses open for application on 1 October each year and generally remain open for applications until all places are filled. A summary of the process is on the UCD Graduate Admissions website.

If you are in interested in a Research Masters or PhD, further details of the process can be found on the UCD Graduate Studies website

When are offers of places made?

UCD has a rolling admissions policy for Graduate Taught courses, with decisions issued as soon as possible after a complete application is received. An application is incomplete until you provide all required items on the checklist (including the application fee, if applicable). Generally, courses will remain open to applications until all places are filled. A summary of the process is on the UCD Graduate Admissions website.

Where can I find information on fees, funding or scholarships?

Please check the Fees, Funding & Scholarships page on the UCD Graduate Studies website for further information. 

Information on applications for the UCD Cothrom na Féinne Graduate Fee Waiver can be found on the UCD Access & Lifelong Learning website

Are there any internships available?

A key component of many of our Graduate Taught courses is a research project which can be based in a UCD research group, in industry or in a business setting. Please visit our Internships section for further information. 

UCD College of Science

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