Study BSc (Hons) in Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences at University College Cork in Ireland,

About this course

About this course
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Study options
Entry requirements
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What will I learn?

Our BSc in Biological, Environmental and Geological Sciences is the foundation year for different degree outlets in the School of Biological, Earth, and Environmental Sciences. This programme provides you with a unique opportunity to explore the environmental challenges of our times. This interdisciplinary programme spans the biological, geological and environmental sciences. Note this programme was formerly known as the BSc in Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences. This programme is the pathway to a distinct degree. Following completion of first year, you choose your preferred degree pathway from the following options: BSc Applied Plant Biology BSc Ecology and Environmental Biology BSc Environmental Science BSc Geoscience BSc Zoology

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees

€24,000.00 (US$ 25,721) per year

On Campus Accommodation - €700 - €900

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

UCC Campus

College Road,

Cork,

T12 K8AF, Munster, Republic of Ireland

Entry requirements

For international students

For 2025 entry, full-time degree students must normally have reached 17 years of age by 15th January 2026. Where a candidate below that age seeks to enter UCC, a special application must be made to the President of the University. Applications will be considered from applicants whose qualifications are equivalent to the Irish Leaving Certificate. Applications will be considered on a case by case basis.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.