📖Introduction

University College Cork: University College Cork (UCC) is a prestigious public research university located in Cork, Ireland. Established in 1845, UCC is known for its academic excellence, innovative research, and vibrant campus life. It offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various fields, including arts, sciences, business, engineering, medicine, and law. UCC is committed to providing a supportive learning environment, fostering critical thinking, and preparing students for successful careers and global citizenship.

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📚About the Program

Our BSc in Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences (BEES) is the foundation year for different degree outlets in the School of Biological, Earth, and Environmental Sciences. This interdisciplinary programme spans the biological, earth and environmental sciences; it is the pathway to a distinct degree, chosen by you following Year 1. The BEES programme provides you with a unique opportunity to explore the environmental challenges of our times. Show less
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📖Program Curriculum

In Year 1 you will take 60 credits from a variety of subjects across the biological, earth and environmental sciences as follows:

Year 1

BL1002 Cells, Biomolecules, Genetics & Evolution (5 credits)
BL1004 Physiology and Structure of Plants and Animals (5 credits)
BL1006 Habitats and Ecosystems (5 credits)
BL1009 Grand Challenges in Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences (5 credits)
CM1003 Introductory Chemistry for Environmental Scientists (10 credits)
EV1002 The Environment (5 credits)
GL1001 Introduction to Geology (5 credits)
GL1004 Geological Evolution of Ireland (5 credits)
GG1010 Introduction to Physical Geography (5 credits)
MA1001 Calculus for Science Part I (5 credits)
PY1009 Physics for the Environmental Sciences I (5 credits)
Years 2, 3 and 4

Students select and follow their chosen degree stream from:

BSc Applied Plant Biology
BSc Ecology and Environmental Biology
BSc Environmental Science
BSc Geoscience
BSc Zoology

Course Practicalities
Expected lecture hours: Lectures are held in the mornings.
Expected lab/practical hours: Practical classes are held in the afternoons.
Field trips: There are a number of field days and one residential field trip. Students may incur the costs of some laboratory items, such as lab coats and manuals, as well as some of the costs associated with field trips.

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🏫About University College Cork

University College Cork: University College Cork (UCC) is a distinguished public research university located in Cork, Ireland. Established in 1845, UCC has a rich academic heritage and a reputation for excellence in teaching and research. The university offers a broad range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various disciplines, including arts, sciences, business, engineering, medicine, and law. UCC is committed to fostering an inclusive and vibrant learning environment, encouraging critical thinking, creativity, and innovation. With state-of-the-art facilities and a diverse student community, UCC provides a stimulating educational experience for its students.

🏠 Accommodation

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:
  • Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
  • Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
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💰 Fees

Application Fee:

397 RMB

Tuition fee:

20,900 EUR per year

83,600 EUR in total

❓✅❌ Entry Requirements

You are not eligible to apply to this program because:

The minimum age is 18.

English fluency is required.
You need to be either:
- A native English speaker
- Studied a degree in English before
- Can demonstrate a high level of English
- Having an English certificate such as IELTS level 6 or TOEFL 95 and above is an advantage.

Minimum education level: High School.

The program is competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average A, 70%, or a high GPA.

All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.

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📬 Admissions Process

3 Steps to Apply to a University

Application step 1

Application step 2

Application step 3

Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.

Required Documents:

  • Passport
  • Graduation certificate
  • Passport size photo
  • Official transcript
  • Personal statement
  • English certificate (You can take the English test online)
  • Guarantor letter

Preparing documents:

You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here

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Application process:

Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.

The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.

Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification

After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.

The university may contact you directly for further questions.

We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.

After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.

Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.

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