Bachelor in Biological, Biomedical & Biomolecular Sciences Stream

Applications for the Sep 2027 intake are due by Jul 15, 2027, and tuition fees are 20,000 USD per year.

The Bachelor in Biological, Biomedical & Biomolecular Sciences Stream is a 4-year degree at University College Dublin. It's for students who want to understand life sciences and work in this field. Students thrive in hands-on learning and real-world scientific challenges.

Students learn modules like Scientific Inquiry, Cell Biology & Genetics, and Organic and Biological Chemistry. They develop critical thinking and laboratory skills for scientific research. The program also teaches interdisciplinary learning, preparing students for a changing job market.

Graduates can work as Biomedical Scientists, Clinical Research Associates, or Laboratory Technicians. They often work in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, or healthcare. The skills they learn are useful in many scientific research and development roles.

University College Dublin (UCD) is Ireland’s largest and most globally engaged university, founded in 1854 and situated on a spacious campus south of Dublin. Renowned for its research-intensive culture, UCD hosts more than 35,000 students from over 150 countries and offers a broad spectrum of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across arts, sciences, business, engineering, medicine and more. Its scale and international outlook make it an appealing destination for students seeking a research-led education in an energetic European capital region.

UCD’s academic strengths span traditional disciplines and cutting-edge fields, with robust research funding and industry partnerships that support innovation and practical learning. Students benefit from state-of-the-art laboratories, comprehensive libraries, student support services and a wide network of international exchanges. The university also emphasizes employability through career services, internships and active alumni engagement that help graduates transition into global careers.

Campus life at UCD balances academic intensity with extracurricular engagement, including sports, cultural societies and community involvement. Accommodation, transport and welfare services are geared to support international students arriving to Dublin. Prospective applicants should review program-specific entry requirements and available scholarships, consider English language criteria, and use the university’s international office resources to plan applications and arrival logistics.