📖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

Bachelor’s in Ecology & Environmental Biology at University College Cork

The BSc Ecology and Environmental Biology degree is the only one of its kind in Ireland. The course was established in response to the increasing awareness of environmental and wildlife issues. It is the study of the interactions between animals, plants and microbes and their environment. It includes the study of how individual organisms interact in communities and how communities interact with the surrounding ecosystem. This degree addresses such questions as; what controls animal and plant distribution, abundance and biodiversity? How do energy and nutrients move around ecosystems? How do species interact with each other? It also examines the biology of various habitats from marine and freshwater to terrestrial habitats and the soil. It uses the understanding of basic ecological principles and concepts to predict and manage the environmental change caused by the human impact on natural ecosystems. Show less
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📖Program Curriculum

Year 1 Modules:

Refer to CK404 for more details.

Year 2 Modules:

Core

AE2001- Fundamentals of Ecology
AE2007 - Practical Ecological Skills
BL2001 - Plant and Animal Genetics
EV2002 – Environment and Public Health
PS2002 - Ecological Plant Physiology
PS2003 - Plant Identification
ST2001 - Introduction to Biostatistics
ZY2000 – Vertebrate Diversity
ZY2005 – Invertebrate Diversity
ZY2007 – Practical Invertebrate Skills
Electives

ZY2006 - Vertebrate Diversity
GS2002 – The Evolving Earth
Year 3 Modules:

Core

AE3013 - Practical Field Ecology (residential field course)
BL3001 - Literature Review
BL3002 - Evolution and Diversity
BL3003 - Conservation Biology
BL3004 - Research Skills in Biology
EV3017 - Freshwater Science
ST3001 - Biostatistics I
ZY3023 - Advanced Invertebrate Zoology
Electives

PA3300 – Valuing the Environment
PS3008 – Plants in Hostile Environments
ZY3015 – Advanced Vertebrate Biology
ZY3019 – Adaptations to Extreme Environments
ZY3020 – Animal Behaviour
Year 4 Modules:

Core

AE4012 – Landscape Conservation and Management (Burren residential) or
ZY4020 – Temperate Marine Biology (Millport Residential)
AE4016 – Advanced Ecology and Biogeography
BL4001 – Ecology Research Project
BL4004 – Frontiers in Biology
EV4012 – Environmental Impact Assessments
Electives

BL4003 – Work Placement
PA4300 - Market Forces and the Environment
PS4021 – The Environmentally Protective Management of plant Pests and Pathogens
PS4024 – Crop Physiology and Climate Change
ST4001 – Biostatistics II
ZY4021 – Evolutionary Ecology
ZY4022 – Pathogen Biology, Ecology and Control
See the College Calendar for additional information on the Programme and the Book of Modules for further details on modules.

Course Practicalities
Field courses form an important part of this course. You will visit a variety of sites in County Cork in Year 2, go to Portugal in Year 3, and choose between the Burren, Co Clare, or Millport, West of Scotland, in Year 4.

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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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