📖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 Applied Plant Biology at University College Cork

Applied Plant Biology (APB) addresses important environmental issues including climate change, biodiversity decline, dwindling natural resources and food insecurity. It also involves using plants to generate new products, such as foods, pharmaceuticals, or biofuels.

📖Program Curriculum

Year 1 Modules:

Refer to CK402 and CK404 for more details.

Year 2 Modules:

Core:

AE2001 – Fundamentals of Ecology
AE2007 – Ecological Fieldwork & Analysis
BL2001 – Plant and Animal Genetics
GS2002- The Evolving Earth
MB2905 – Fundamentals of Microbiology
MB2906 – Principles of Microbiology
PS2001 – Introduction to Plant Biotechnology
PS2002 – Ecological Plant Physiology
PS2003 – Plant Identification
Year 3 Modules:

Core:

BL3002 – Evolution and Diversity
BL3003 – Conservation Biology
MB3005 – The Role and Ecology of Microbes in the Environment
PS3003 – Plant Biology Literature Review
PS3008 – Plants in Hostile Environments
PS3020 – Plant Biology Field Course (residential)
PS3021 – Plant Science Practical Skills
ST3001 – Biostatistics I
BL3004 – Research Skills in Biology or PS3019 Bioactive Natural Products*
*BL3004 and PS3019 offered in alternate years in 3rd & 4th year

Electives:

FE3018 – Agriculture and Natural Resource Use in the Developing World
GL3028 - Micropaleontology and Palynology
ZY3020 – Animal Behaviour
Year 4 Modules:

Core:

BL3004 – Research Skills in Biology*
BL4001 – Plant Biology Research Project
BL4004 – Frontiers in Biology
BL4006 – Food Production
PS3019 – Bioactive Natural Products*
PS4006 – Genetic Manipulation of Plants
PS4021 – The Environmentally Protective Management of Plant Pests and Pathogens
PS4024 – Crop Physiology and Climate Change
ST4001 – Biostatistics II
*BL3004 and PS3019 are offered in alternate years in 3rd and 4th Year. BL3004 or PS3019 cannot be taken in the fourth year if previously taken in third year.

Electives:

AE4012 – Burren Field Course (residential)
AE4016 – Advanced Ecology and Biogeography
BL4003 – Biological Work Placement
EV4012 – Environmental Impact Assessments
ZY4021 – Evolutionary Ecology.

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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:

16,700 EUR per year

66,800 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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