FACULTY OF SCIENCE
CONTENTS
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First Year Examination in Science
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First Year Examination in Theoretical Physics
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First Year Examination in Mathematical Science
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First Year Examination in Computer Science (Denominated Entry)
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Second Year Examination in Science
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Second Year Examination in Theoretical Physics
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Second Year Examination in Mathematical Science
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Second Year Examination in Computer Science (Denominated Entry)
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BSc Degree (One Subject General) Examination
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BSc Degree (Two Subject General) Examination
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Third Year Examination in Occupational Safety and Health (BSc)
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Third Year Examination in Occupational Safety and Health Management (BSc) (Part-Time)
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Third Year (Single Subject Honours) Examination in Science
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Third Year Examination in Theoretical Physics
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Third Year Examination in Mathematical Science
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Third Year Examination in Computer Science (Denominated Entry)
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Third Year (Joint Honours) Examination in Science
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Third Year BSc (General) Topical Degree Examination
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BSc (Single Subject Honours) Degree Examination
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BSc Examination in Theoretical Physics
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BSc Examination in Mathematical Science
247
BSc Examination in Computer Science (Denominated Entry)
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BSc (Joint Honours) Degree Examination
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BSc (Honours) Topical Degree Examination
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Higher Diploma in Actuarial Science (HDipActSc)
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Higher Diploma in Advanced Software Engineering (HDipASE)
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Higher Diploma in Computational Science (HDipCoSc)
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Higher Diploma in Computer Science (HDipCompSc)
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Higher Diploma in Mathematical Science (HDipMaSc)
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Higher Diploma in Statistics (HDipStats)
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Higher Diploma in Ubiquitous & Multimedia Systems (HDipUMS)
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MSc Degree by Research (Mode I)
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MSc Degree by Examination (Mode II)
250
Master of Science in Advanced Software Engineering (MSc)
250
Master of Science in Cognitive Science (MSc)
250
Master of Science (Mode III) in Mathematics (MSc)
250
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Master of Science in Radiological Science (MSc)
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Master of Science in Ubiquitous and Multimedia Systems (MSc)
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Master of Applied Science Degree Examinations (MApplSc)
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Certificate in Safety and Health at Work
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Certificate in Safety and Health at Work (IBEC)
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Diploma in Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Dublin)
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Diploma in Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Waterford)
252
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The Examinations Board retains discretion in derogating from the normal application of Marks and
Standards where it is just and reasonable to do so.
SCBDF0001 FIRST YEAR EXAMINATION IN SCIENCE
SCBDF0012 FIRST YEAR EXAMINATION IN THEORETICAL PHYSICS
SCBDF0014 FIRST YEAR EXAMINATION IN MATHEMATICAL SCIENCE
SCBDF0015 FIRST YEAR EXAMINATION IN COMPUTER SCIENCE (Denominated Entry)
Marks: 1,000 for each of four subjects/courses.
Students should refer to individual departments for the distribution of marks in subjects consisting of written
examinations and other forms of assessment. Normally, 30% of the marks are allocated to Practical Examinations when
these are conducted as part of the assessment.
Pass Standard:
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The Pass Standard is 40% in each subject/course.
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In subjects including written and practical examinations, and other forms of assessment, candidates may be
rejected or debarred from passing by compensation on the grounds of extreme weakness in one or other part of
the Examination.
 This examination must be completed within two years of entering First Science.
Students should be aware that they will not be permitted to enter the Second Year course in Computer Science
(SCBDF0015) unless they have gained a clear pass in Computer Science in the First Examination.
Compensation & Exemptions:
Compensation is allowed in one subject only as follows:
Candidates awarded marks in one subject of at least 35% but less than 40% may be passed at the discretion of the
Board, if they obtain in the other subjects excess marks above the pass standard equal to the deficiency in the failed
subject.
The Examiners may recommend that a candidate who fails the examination as a whole but reaches a passing grade in
one or more subjects is exempt from further examination in those subjects. Marks above 40% gained at one examination
may be carried forward for compensation purposes to a subsequent examination.
Honours Standards:
Honours in individual subjects are awarded at the Summer Examination of the first year of sitting only, provided the
examination is passed as a whole. To be eligible for Honours in Mathematics, candidates must have presented in the
special Honours papers.
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First Class Honours
Second Class Honours (Grade I)
Second Class Honours (Grade II)
70%
60%
50%
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR:
HONOURS MATHEMATICAL PHYSICS, HONOURS MATHEMATICS, THEORETICAL PHYSICS (SCBDF0012)
MATHEMATICAL SCIENCE (SCBDF0014) AND COMPUTER SCIENCE (Denominated Entry) (SCBDF0015)
Honours Mathematical Physics
In order to proceed to the Honours course in Second Science, a qualifying mark of at least 50% in Mathematical Physics
must be obtained, Summer or Autumn.
Honours Mathematics
In order to proceed to the Honours course in Second Science, a qualifying mark of at least 50% in Mathematics must be
obtained in the Honours paper, Summer or Autumn.
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SCBDF0012 Theoretical Physics
In addition to reaching the Pass Standard in the examination as a whole, students must also attain a Qualifying Standard
in order to remain in the Theoretical Physics Programme.
The Qualifying Standard is a minimum of 50% in each of the following subjects:
Experimental Physics course, Mathematical Physics, Mathematics (Honours course). Students who have reached the
Pass Standard but fail to reach the Qualifying Standard in any of the three subjects may repeat those subjects in order to
qualify. Marks in a subject(s) in which the Qualifying Standard has been reached may be carried forward. Students who
reach the Pass Standard but fail to reach the Qualifying Standard proceed to 2 nd Year Science (SCBDF0002).
SCBDF0014 BSc Mathematical Science
In addition to reaching the Pass Standard in the examination as a whole, students must also attain a Qualifying Standard
in order to remain in the Mathematical Science Programme.
The Qualifying Standard is a minimum of 50% in both Mathematical Physics, and Mathematics (Honours) courses.
Students who have reached the Pass Standard but fail to reach the Qualifying Standard in either Mathematical Physics
or Honours Mathematics or both may repeat those subjects in order to qualify. Marks in a subject(s) in which the
Qualifying Standard has been reached may be carried forward. Students who reach the Pass Standard but fail to reach
the Qualifying Standard proceed to 2nd Year Science (SCBDF0002).
SCBDF0015 Computer Science (Denominated Entry)
The Qualifying Standard is a minimum of 40% in each of COMP 1001 and COMP 1002. Students who have failed to
reach the Qualifying Standard may re-sit examinations in one or both Computer Science courses in order to qualify.
Students who reach the Pass Standard but fail to meet the Qualifying Standard proceed to 2 nd Year Science
(SCBDF0002).
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The Examinations Board retains discretion in derogating from the normal application of Marks and
Standards where it is just and reasonable to do so.
SCBDF0002 SECOND YEAR EXAMINATION IN SCIENCE
SCBDF0012 SECOND YEAR EXAMINATION IN THEORETICAL PHYSICS
SCBDF0014 SECOND YEAR EXAMINATION IN MATHEMATICAL SCIENCE
SCBDF0015 SECOND YEAR EXAMINATION IN COMPUTER SCIENCE (Denominated Entry)
Marks: 1,000 for each subject/course.
The examination is taken in three subjects/courses. Typically, each subject/course is comprised of four units.
Students should refer to individual departments for distribution of marks in units consisting of written examinations and
other forms of assessment. Candidates may be debarred from passing on grounds of extreme weakness in either written
examinations and other forms of assessment.
Pass Standard:
 The pass standard is 40% in each subject/course.

In subjects including written and practical examinations and other forms of assessment, candidates may be
rejected or debarred from passing by compensation on grounds of extreme weakness in one or other part of the
Examination.
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The examination must be completed within two years of entering Second Science.
Compensation & Exemptions:
Compensation is allowed in one subject only as follows: candidates awarded marks in one subject of at least 35% but
less than 40% may be passed at the discretion of the Board, if they obtain in the other subjects excess marks above the
pass standard equal to the deficiency in the failed subject.
The Examiners may recommend that a candidate who fails the examination as a whole but reaches a passing grade in
one or more subjects is exempt from further examination in those subjects. Marks above 40% gained at one examination
may be carried forward for compensation purposes to a subsequent examination.
Honours Standards:
Honours may be awarded at the Summer Examination of the first year of sitting only provided the examination is
passed as a whole. Honours are awarded in individual subjects. To be eligible for Honours in Mathematics and
Mathematical Physics, candidates must have presented in the special Honours papers in these subjects.
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First Class Honours
Second Class Honours (Grade I)
Second Class Honours (Grade II)
70%
60%
50%
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION TO THIRD SCIENCE PROGRAMMES
Requirements for admission to Third Year courses are detailed in The Faculty of Science Handbook.
Qualification for a particular Third Year Programme does not necessarily guarantee a place, as admissions are
subject to space and number restrictions in some departments.
Single Subject Honours (SCBDF0005) & Joint Honours (SCBDF0006)
Qualifying Standard for Honours
In addition to reaching the Pass Standard in all three subjects, students must attain a Qualifying Standard (a minimum of
50%) in a subject in order to qualify for admission to a Third Year Honours course in the subject.
In the case of Third Year Joint Honours courses, at a single sitting of the examination, students must achieve 50% in
each of the two subjects in which they wish to pursue a Joint Honours Degree.
Qualifying Standard for Honours Using the Compensation Rule
In order to qualify for admission to a Third Year Honours course in a particular subject, candidates may use the
compensation rule (see above under Compensations and Exemptions) but must attain 55% in the qualifying subject.
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Repeating to Qualify for Honours
Students who wish to repeat examinations with a view to qualifying for Third Year Single or Joint Honours courses
may not avail of exemptions or carry forward marks, but must repeat three subjects (typically 12 units).
Single or Joint Honours – Mathematics and Mathematical Physics (SCBDF0005/6)
To qualify for admission to the Third Year Honours course in Mathematics, students must have taken Honours paper
and attained at least 50% in the subject.
In the case of Mathematical Physics, it is recommended that students take the Honours papers and achieve the same
Qualifying Standard (50%), however, students who have taken pass papers may also qualify for the Third Year Single
Honours course in Mathematical Physics, by obtaining a minimum of 70% in these papers.
To qualify for admission to the Joint Honours course in Mathematics and Mathematical Physics students must have
taken Honours papers in both subjects and achieved at least 50% in each. Qualifying Standards must be attained at a
single examination in which the Pass Standard is reached.
SCBDF0012 Theoretical Physics
In addition to reaching the Pass Standard, students must attain a Qualifying Standard in order to remain in the
Theoretical Physics Programme.
To progress to the Third Year of the Theoretical Physics Programme, students must attain at least 50% in Experimental
Physics and Mathematical Physics, and in addition, must obtain a minimum of 45% in the Honours course in
Mathematics, at a single sitting, Summer or Autumn.
Students who reach a Pass Standard in Theoretical Physics but fail to reach the Qualifying Standard proceed to one of
the Third Year Science Programmes (SCBDF0003/4/5), depending on entry requirements being met.
SCBDF0014 Mathematical Science
To qualify for admission to the Third Year of the Mathematical Science Degree, students must attain a minimum of
50% in each of the three subjects: Mathematics, Mathematical Physics and Statistics. These qualifying standards must
be attained at a single sitting, at either the Summer or Autumn examinations.
Students who reach a Pass Standard in Mathematical Science but fail to reach the Qualifying Standard proceed to one of
the Third Year Science Programmes (SCBDF0003/4/5), depending on entry requirements being met.
SCBDF0015 Computer Science (Denominated Entry)
In addition to reaching the Pass Standard, students must attain a Qualifying Standard in order to remain in the Computer
Science Programme.
To progress to the Third Year of the Computer Science Programme, students must attain the Qualifying Standard as
follows: (i) reach an average of 40% and (ii) attain at least 50% in the each of four of the following units:
COMP 2001, COMP 2002, COMP2003, COMP 2006, COMP 2007, COMP 2008, COMP 2009, COMP 2011. Students
may carry forward marks to subsequent examinations in order to meet the Qualifying Standard.
Students who reach a Pass Standard in Computer Science but fail to reach the Qualifying Standard proceed to one of the
Third Year Science Programmes (SCBDF0003/4/5), depending on entry requirements being met.
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The Examinations Board retains discretion in derogating from the normal application of Marks and
Standards where it is just and reasonable to do so.
BSc (GENERAL) DEGREE EXAMINATION
SCBDF0003 BSc (One-Subject General)
SCBDF0004 BSc (Two-Subject General)
SCBDF0013 BSc (Occupational Safety and Health)
The BSc (General) Examination is taken in ten units, with a minimum of eight units in the subject chosen for the onesubject degree and a minimum of four units in subjects chosen for the two-subject degree. 100 marks are allocated per
unit.
Pass Standard:
 The pass standard for each unit is 40%.
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The examination as a whole is passed provided the candidate has passed at least seven units and has an overall
average (10 units) of at least 40%.
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In subjects including written and practical examinations and other forms of assessment, candidates may be
rejected or debarred from passing by compensation on the grounds of extreme weakness in one or other of the
Examination.
 The examination must be completed within two years of entering Third Science.
One-subject General Candidates who at their first sitting of the examination attain an average mark of at least 50% in
six units of their subject and reach the pass mark in at least eight units may be permitted to proceed to the BSc
(Honours) degree Examination. Qualification does not necessarily guarantee a place, as admissions are subject to space
and number restrictions in some departments. Requirements for admission to Third and Fourth Year (Honours) are
detailed in the Faculty of Science Handbook.
Exemption:
The examiners may recommend that a candidate who fails the examination as a whole but reaches a passing grade in
one or more units is exempt from further examination in those units. Marks above 40% gained at one examination may
be carried forward to a subsequent examination.
Honours Standards:
Honours are awarded on the examination as a whole i.e. the aggregate mark over ten units.
First Class Honours
70%
Second Class Honours (Grade I)
60%
Second Class Honours (Grade II)
50%
SCBDP0012 BSc (OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH MANAGMENT)(PART-TIME)
This part-time Degree Programme consists of 8 units, 7 core units and one elective unit. The programme will normally
be completed in the two years. 100 a marks are allocated per unit
Pass Standard:
 The pass standard for each unit is 40%.
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In units including practical and written examinations and other forms of assessment, candidates may be
debarred from passing on the grounds of extreme weakness in one or other part of the unit.
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The examination as a whole is passed provided the candidate has passed at least 4 lecture units and has an
overall average of 40% over the 8 units in the part-time degree.
Exemptions:
A candidate who has received a mark of 40% in any unit may be recommended by the Examiners for exemption from
further examination in that unit.
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THIRD YEAR HONOURS EXAMINATION
SCBDF0005 THIRD YEAR (SINGLE SUBJECT HONOURS) EXAMINATION IN SCIENCE
SCBDF0012 THIRD YEAR EXAMINATION IN THEORETICAL PHYSICS
SCBDF0014 THIRD YEAR EXAMINATION IN MATHEMATICAL SCIENCE
SCBDF0015 THIRD YEAR EXAMINATION IN COMPUTER SCIENCE (Denominated Entry)
Marks: 1,000 per one subject.
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Details of marks allocation are available from the relevant departments.
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In subjects including written and practical examinations and other forms of assessment, candidates may be rejected
or debarred from passing by compensation on the grounds of extreme weakness in one or other part of the
Examination.
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Candidates may present only once for the BSc (Honours) Degree Examination.
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Candidates who have completed the Fourth Year Honours Course and who do not reach the Pass Standard (40%)
shall be awarded the BSc (General) Degree.
Honours Standard:
First Class Honours
70%
Second Class Honours (Grade I)
60%
Second Class Honours (Grade II)
50%
Third Class Honours
45%
The Third Year (Honours) Examinations are taken in ten units typically with a minimum of eight units in the Honours
subject. The Third year (Honours) Examination in Mathematical Science is also taken in ten units but with a minimum
of two units in each subject 100 marks are allocated per unit.
Candidates may present only once for the Third Year (Honours) Examination.
Pass Standards:
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The pass standard in each unit is 40%.
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In subjects including written and practical examinations and other forms of assessment, candidates may be
rejected or debarred from passing on grounds of extreme weakness in one or other part of the Examination.
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Candidates who attain an average mark of at least 45% over ten units, and reach the pass mark in at least eight
units will be permitted to proceed to the BSc (Honours) Degree Examination.
Candidates who do not attain an overall average of 45% over ten units and reach the pass mark in at least eight units
will not be permitted to continue in the Honours course. Such candidates, who pass the examination having attained an
average mark of at least 40% in ten units, and reach the pass mark in at least seven units, will be graduated with a BSc
(General) Degree. Candidates who do not reach this standard are permitted to sit the BSc (General) Examination
subsequently. A candidate who has attained a mark of 40% or more in any Third Science unit may be recommended by
the Examiners for exemption from further examination in that unit for the purpose of the BSc (General) Examination.
Honours Standards:
Honours are awarded on the examination as a whole i.e. the aggregate mark over ten units.
First Class Honours
70%
Second Class Honours (Grade I)
60%
Second Class Honours (Grade II)
50%
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SCBDF0006 THIRD YEAR (JOINT HONOURS) EXAMINATION IN SCIENCE
Marks: 500 in each of two subjects.
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Details of marks allocation are available from the relevant departments.
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In units including practical and written examinations candidates may be debarred from passing on the grounds
of extreme weakness in one or other part of the unit.
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Candidates who have completed the Fourth Year Honours Course and who do not reach the Pass Standard
(40%) shall be awarded the BSc (General) Degree.
Honours Standard:
 First Class Honours subject
 Second Class Honours (Grade I)
 Second Class Honours (Grade II)
 Third Class Honours subject
70% overall with not less than 60% in either subject
60% overall with not less than 50% in either subject
50% overall with not less than 45% in either subject
45% overall with not less than 40% in either subject
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The Third Year Joint Honours Examination is taken in ten units, five in each of two subjects. 100 marks are
allocated per unit, 500 marks per subject
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Candidates may present only once for the Third Year (Joint Honours) Examination.
Pass Standards:
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The pass standard in each unit is 40%.
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In units including practical and written examinations candidates may be debarred from passing on grounds of
extreme weakness in one or other part of the unit.
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Candidates who attain an average mark of at least 45% in each of the two subjects will be permitted to proceed
to the BSc (Joint Honours) Degree Examination.
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Candidates who do not attain at least 45% in either subject will not be permitted to continue in the Honours
courses but will be graduated with a BSc (General) Degree, provided they reach the pass mark in at least seven
units and have attained an average mark of at least 40% in ten units.
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In the Joint Honours course in Molecular Genetics and a Biological Subject, candidates must obtain an overall
average mark (over 10 units) of at least 45% in order to proceed to the BSc (Joint Honours) Degree
Examination. Candidates who do not achieve this standard but who reach the pass mark in at least seven units
and attain an average mark of at least 40% in ten units will be graduated with a BSc (General) Degree.

A candidate who has attained a mark of 40% or more in any Third Science unit may be recommended by the
Examiners for exemption from further examination in that unit for the purpose of the BSc (General)
Examination.
Honours Standards:
Honours are awarded on the examination as a whole i.e. the combined marks for the two subjects.
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First Class Honours
Second Class Honours (Grade I)
Second Class Honours (Grade II)
70% with not less than 60% in either subject.
60% with not less than 50% in either subject.
50% with not less than 45% in either subject.
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SCBDF0007 THIRD YEAR BSc (GENERAL) TOPICAL DEGREE EXAMINATION
The BSc (General) Topical Degree Examination is taken in ten units. There are eight core units in all programmes
except the programme in Astrophysics where there are ten core units. 100 marks are allocated per unit.
Pass Standard:
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The pass standard for each unit is 40%.
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In units including practical and written examinations candidates may be debarred from passing on grounds of
extreme weakness in one or other part of the unit.
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The examination must be completed within two years of entering Third Science.
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The examination is passed by students who attain an average of at least 40% over the ten units and pass at least
seven units, including five core units. Such candidates may graduate with a BSc (General) Topical Degree.
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Candidates, who at their first attempt attain an average of at least 50% in six of their core units and reach the
pass mark in at least eight units may proceed to the BSc (Honours) Topical Degree Examination in their
subject.
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Candidates who attain an average of at least 40% over the ten units and pass at least seven units but who do not
meet the core requirements will be graduated with a BSc General Degree.
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Candidates, who have received a mark of 40% in any unit, may be recommended by the Examiners for
exemption from further examination in that unit. Marks above 40% gained at one examination may be carried
forward to a subsequent examination.
Honours Standards:
Honours are awarded on the examination as a whole i.e. the aggregate mark over ten units.
First Class Honours
70%
Second Class Honours (Grade I)
60%
Second Class Honours (Grade II)
50%
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The Examinations Board retains discretion in derogating from the normal application of Marks and
Standards where it is just and reasonable to do so.
BENEFICIAL AGGREGATION OF MARKS (i.e. where aggregation operates to the benefit of the student). From
2003 the grade of all honours degrees in the Faculty of Science will be determined by:
Either:
Aggregation of 25% of the Third Science examination results with 75% of the Final Year examination result.
Or:
100% of the Final Year Examination result. The same will apply to each of the two subjects in the BSc Joint
Honours Degree Examination.
BSc HONOURS DEGREE EXAMINATION
SCBDF0005 BSc (SINGLE SUBJECT HONOURS) EXAMINATION IN SCIENCE
SCBDF0012 BSc EXAMINATION IN THEORETICAL PHYSICS
SCBDF0014 BSc EXAMINATION IN MATHEMATICAL SCIENCE
SCBDF0015 BSc EXAMINATION IN COMPUTER SCIENCE (Denominated Entry)
Marks: 1,000 per one subject.
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Details of marks allocation are available from the relevant departments.

In subjects including written and practical examinations and other forms of assessment, candidates may be
rejected or debarred from passing by compensation on the grounds of extreme weakness in one or other part of
the Examination.
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Candidates may present only once for the BSc (Honours) Degree Examination.

Candidates who have completed the Fourth Year Honours Course and who do not reach the Pass Standard
(40%) shall be awarded the BSc (General) Degree.
Honours Standard:
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First Class Honours
Second Class Honours (Grade I)
Second Class Honours (Grade II)
Third Class Honours
70%
60%
50%
45%
SCBDF0006BSc (JOINT HONOURS) DEGREE EXAMINATION
Marks: 500 in each of the two subjects.
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Details of marks allocation are available from the relevant departments.

In units including practical and written examinations candidates may be debarred from passing on the grounds
of extreme weakness in one or other part of the unit.

Candidates who have completed the Fourth Year Honours Course and who do not reach the Pass Standard
(40%) shall be awarded the BSc (General) Degree.
Honours Standard:




First Class Honours
Second Class Honours (Grade I)
Second Class Honours (Grade II)
Third Class Honours
70% overall with not less than 60% in either subject
60% overall with not less than 50% in either subject
50% overall with not less than 45% in either subject
45% overall with not less than 40% in either subject
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SCBDF0008 BSc (HONOURS) TOPICAL DEGREE EXAMINATION
Marks: 1,000
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Details of marks allocation are available from the relevant departments.
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The BSc (Honours) Topical Degree Examination is taken in the year following completion of the BSc
(General) Topical Degree.
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Candidates may present only once for the BSc (Honours) Topical Degree Examination.

Candidates who have completed the Fourth Year Honours Course and who do not reach the Pass Standard
shall be awarded the BSc (General) Topical Degree.
Honours Standard:

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
First Class Honours
Second Class Honours (Grade I)
Second Class Honours (Grade II)
Third Class Honours
70%
60%
50%
45%
SCHDF0001, SCHDP0001 (Part-time) HIGHER DIPLOMA IN ACTUARIAL SCIENCE
(HDipActSc)
Each of the 5 subjects selected (from 8) must be passed individually. In the case where a student selects more than 5,
the student must pass at least 5, and the overall mark for the Higher Diploma will be determined on the basis of the best
5 subjects.
Subjects
Mark
No. of Papers
Timing
1. Financial Mathematics
200
1
End Semester 2
2. Finance and Financial Reporting
200
2
End Semesters 1 and 2
3. Probability and Mathematical Statistics
200
2
End Semester 2
4. Actuarial Models
200
2
End Semester 1
5. Actuarial Contingencies
200
1
End Semester 2
6. Applied Actuarial Statistical Methods
200
2
End Semester 2
7. Economics
200
2
End Semester 2
8. Financial Economics
200
1
End Semester 2
1000
Total
Pass Standard:
Pass with Distinction:
40% in each subject.
70% overall, with at least 55% in each of the 5 best subjects.
Students must pass all examinations within two years of registering for the Higher Diploma.
Where a candidate fails an examination, the examination may be repeated. Repeat examinations for subjects 1, 3, 5, 6, 7
and 8 are in the autumn, that for subject 4 is at the end of semester 2 and that for subject 1 takes place at the end of
semesters 2 and in the autumn.
Candidates who repeat one or more examinations are not eligible for distinction.
SCHDF0027 HIGHER DIPLOMA IN ADVANCED SOFTWARE ENGINEERING (HDipASE)
Marks: 1000
 Pass Standard:
40%
 Honours Standard:
50%
 Distinction:
65%
Honours and distinctions will only be awarded on the basis of the first sitting of the Examination. Students must obtain
the honours standard in the first sitting of an examination in order to be invited to complete a dissertation for MSc
qualification.
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SCHDF0025, SCHDP0025 (Part-Time) HIGHER DIPLOMA IN COMPUTATIONAL SCIENCE
(HDipCoSc)
Marks: 600
Pass standard:
Honours standard:
Distinction:
40%
55%
65%
Honours and Distinctions will only be awarded on the results of the Summer Examination.
SCHDF0018 HIGHER DIPLOMA IN COMPUTER SCIENCE (HDipCompSc)
Marks: 1,000
Pass standard:
40%
Honours standard:
50%
Distinction:
65%
Honours and Distinctions will only be awarded on the results of the Summer Examination.
SCHDF0020 HIGHER DIPLOMA IN MATHEMATICAL SCIENCE (HDipMaSc)
Allocation of marks:
Part 1
Part 2
Pass standard:
Pass with Distinction:
200
400
40% in Part 1
40% in Part 2
40% in Part 1
60% in Part 2
SCHDF0021 HIGHER DIPLOMA IN STATISTICS (HDipStats)
Standards:
Pass
Honours
Distinction
40% overall
50% overall
60% overall
SCHDF0026 HIGHER DIPLOMA IN UBIQUITOUS & MULTIMEDIA SYSTEMS (HDipUMS)
Marks: 1000
 Pass Standard:
40%
 Honours Standard:
50%
 Distinction:
65%
Honours and distinctions will only be awarded on the basis of the Summer Examination. Students must obtain the
honours standard in the Summer Examination in order to be invited to complete a dissertation for MSc qualification.
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SCMRF0001, SCMRF0002 MASTER OF SCIENCE DEGREE BY RESEARCH (MODE I) (MSc)
The MSc Degree (Mode I) by thesis is an Honours Degree.
SCMXF0001, SCMXF0002, SCMXF0006, SCMXF0007, SCMXF0008, SCMXP0008 (Part-time),
SCMXF0010, SCMXF0025, SCMXF0028, SCMXP0028 (Part-time) MASTER OF SCIENCE
DEGREE BY EXAMINATION (MODE II) (MSc)
For the MSc Degree (Mode II) by examination:
Marks: 1,000
Honours Standards:
First Class Honours:
Second Class Honours (Grade I):
Second Class Honours (Grade II):
Third Class Honours:
Pass standard:
70%
60%
50%
45%
40%
SCMXP0027 MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ADVANCED SOFTWARE ENGINEERING (MSc)
Marks: 1000
The breakdown between written examinations and dissertation is as follows:
Examinations:
70%
Dissertation:
30%
Pass Standard:
40%
To obtain an MSc qualification students must pass their examinations and also receive a passing grade in their
dissertation.
SCMXF0011 MASTER OF SCIENCE IN COGNITIVE SCIENCE (MSc)
Marks are allocated as follows:
COSC P310 Examinations:
COSC P308 Dissertation:
Honours Standards:
First Class Honours:
Second Class Honours:
Pass Standard:
70%
30%
70%
60%
40%
Students must achieve a pass grade in all their papers and dissertation.
SCMXF0027 MASTER OF SCIENCE (MODE III) IN MATHEMATICS (MSc)
The MSc (Mode III) in Mathematics consists of four courses and a thesis.
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Each course carries 125 marks.
Thesis carries 500 marks.
Total marks = 1000.
Candidates must reach a pass mark overall and in at least three courses and in the thesis.
Honours standard:
First Class Honours:
70%
Second Class Honours, Grade I:
60%
Second Class Honours, Grade II:
50%
Third Class Honours:
45%
Pass:
40%
Two written examinations to take place in December and two in Summer.
Thesis can be submitted by 31 August.
SCMXF0003 MASTER OF SCIENCE (RADIOLOGICAL SCIENCE) (MSc)
Distribution of Marks:
Paper I-Clinical oncology mammography and general diagnostic procedures
200
Paper II-Physics of radiation, magnetic resonance and machine principles
200
Paper III-Nuclear Medicine
200
Project and Thesis
300
Computer Applications
50
Continuous Assessment
50
Total Marks:
1000
 The overall pass standard will be 40%.
 The MSc (Radiological Science) degree may be awarded with Honours. First Class Honours standard is 70%;
Second Class Honours standard is 60%; and Pass standard is 40%.
 Candidates can present once for the MSc (Radiological Science) Examination. Exemption from this regulation
may be granted for grave reasons by the Academic Council on the recommendation of the Faculty of Science.
SCMXP0026 MASTER OF SCIENCE IN UBIQUITOUS & MULTIMEDIA SYSTEMS (MSc)
To obtain an MSc qualification students must pass their examinations and also receive a passing grade in their
dissertation. The breakdown between written examinations and dissertation is as follows:
Marks: 1000
Examinations:
Dissertation:
70%
30%
Pass Standard
40%
MASTER OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE EXAMINATIONS (MApplSc)
SCMXF0014 - SCMXF0017 (FULL TIME PROGRAMMES)
SCMXP0012, SCMXP0013, SCMXP0017 (PART-TIME PROGRAMMES)
Marks: 1,000
Honours Standards:
First Class Honours:
Second Class Honours (Grade I):
Second Class Honours (Grade II):
Third Class Honours:
Pass standard:
70%
60%
50%
45%
40%
SCCTP0001 CERTIFICATE IN SAFETY AND HEALTH AT WORK
SCCTP0002 CERTIFICATE IN SAFETY AND HEALTH AT WORK (IBEC)
40% of the final marks for the Certificate are awarded on the basis of the two projects. Candidates may be debarred
from passing on grounds of extreme weakness in one or other project.
60% of the marks for the Certificate are awarded on the basis of the written examination.
The pass standard for each unit is 50%.
Compensation
Compensation may be allowed in one Unit. Candidates awarded marks of at least 45% in a Unit (i.e. 18/40 for projects
and 27/60 in examinations) may be passed at the discretion of the Board, if they obtain in the other Unit excess marks
above the pass standard equal to the deficiency in the compensating unit.
Exemption
A candidate who has received a mark of 50% in either unit may be recommended by the Examiners for exemption from
further examination in that unit.
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SCDPP0001 (Dublin) DIPLOMA IN SAFETY, HEALTH AND WELFARE AT WORK
SCDPP0002 (Waterford) DIPLOMA IN SAFETY, HEALTH AND WELFARE AT WORK
This programme will normally be completed in 2 years
Marks: 1,000
Pass mark to be 40% with single deficiency compensation from 35%. Compensation will be granted in a maximum of
two of the eight papers. A student may compensate in papers taken in either first or second year.
Students, who obtain an average equal to or above 60% in the Diploma examinations and projects and where the marks
do not fall below 50% in any paper, will be granted a Pass with Commendation. This shall apply only for the first
attempt at the examination.
An oral examination may be held at the discretion of the External Examiners. No mark will be awarded. The oral
examination will be used to assist the Examiners in making their final decision.
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