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Thursday, February 7, 2019

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Wednesday, February 20, 2019

UCD Graduate Study Fair 20th February 2019
4:30 PM to 7:00 PMFind out about your options for postgraduate study in UCD at our next Graduate Study Fair on Wednesday 20th February 2019.
This will be an excellent opportunity to talk to UCD Academics, Staff and Alumni about Taught and Research Graduate Courses at UCD. (View Courses <a href="https://sisweb.ucd.ie/usis/W_HU_REPORTING.P_LAUNCH_REPORT?p_report=GS510">Here</a>)
4.30pm: Welcome & Registration
4.30-7.30pm: You will have the opportunity to speak to academics, staff and students from the following college stands;
<ul>
<li>Arts & Humanities</li>
<li>Social Sciences & Law</li>
<li>UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School</li>
<li>Agriculture & Food Science</li>
<li>Science & Computer Science</li>
<li>Engineering & Architecture</li>
<li>Health Sciences</li>
</ul>
<a href="http://www.ucd.ie/graduateadmissions/open-evening/" target="_blank">Click here</a> for schedule of talks.  
When? 
Wednesday, 20 February 2019 from 4.30 - 7.00pm.
Where? 
The Graduate Study Fair will take place in UCD O'Reilly Hall, Belfield, Dublin 4.
Who?
<ul>
<li>Final-year undergraduate students who want to find out their options for graduate study.</li>
<li>Professionals who wish to advance their career, change of career through an additional graduate qualification.</li>
<li>Those who have graduated in one discipline but wish to take an intensive graduate conversion course in a new subject.</li>
</ul>

Saturday, February 23, 2019

Science, BAFS and Computer Science 6th Year Open Day
11:00 AM to 2:30 PMRegistration will open in early 2019.
Audience: 6th Year students, Final year A-Level students, QQI-FET students, Mature Students, Parents, Guardians, teachers and Guidance counsellors
This event will take place on Saturday 23 February in the O'Brien Centre for Science.
To prepare for this event, you may like to take a look at the following resources:
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.ucd.ie/t4cms/ucdscience.pdf">UCD Science, Computer Science and Actuarial & Financial Studies Undergraduate Courses Brochure</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.ucd.ie/science/study/prospectiveundergraduatestudents/oneminutepodcastseries/">One Minute Podcast Series: Choosing College Courses for CAO Applicants</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJMmgBqIEIU">DN200 Science - Frequently Asked Questions</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7WTj4ehyDwU">Career choices: They don't have to be decisions for life| Orla Donoghue | TEDxTallaght</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.myucdblog.com/category/science/">myUCD Student Blogs</a> </li>
</ul>
Further information about DN200 Science, DN201 Computer Science and DN230 Actuarial & Financial Studies is available on our <a href="http://www.ucd.ie/science/study/prospectiveundergraduatestudents/">Prospective Undergraduate Students page</a>.
Registration will open in early 2019.

Wednesday, March 13, 2019

Science Transition Year Workshop
10:00 AM to 12:00 AMRegistration will open in February 2019.
UCD Science would like to invite you to register for our Transition Year workshops taking place on Wednesday 13 March & Wednesday 20 March. 
There is no charge but registration is essential as places are limited. As such, we cannot facilitate group bookings and bookings must be made by interested individuals only. Students can register for as many workshops as they wish provided places are remaining. A waiting list will be set-up for each workshop should they book out. Places will then be offered to the waiting list if any registered student subsequently cancels a place.
Please note these workshops are only open to students currently in Transition Year. Current 5th Year students will be able to attend our 5th Year Summer School in June. 
Registration will open in February 2019. For more info <a href="https://www.ucd.ie/science/newsevents/events/" target="_blank">click here</a>.

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About Us

UCD is Ireland's largest university and one of Europe's leading research-intensive universities; an environment where undergraduate education, masters and PhD training, research, innovation and community engagement form a dynamic spectrum of activity.

The international standing of UCD has grown in recent years; it is currently ranked within the top 1% of institutions world-wide. UCD is also Ireland's most globally engaged university with over 30,000 students drawn from over 120 countries, and includes 5,500 students based at locations outside of Ireland.

Six Colleges and their constituent Schools make up the academic structure of UCD:

The University's main Dublin campus occupies an extensive parkland estate of more than 130 hectares and offers world-leading facilities including the UCD O'Brien Centre for Science, UCD Sutherland School of Law, UCD Lochlan Quinn School of Business and UCD Student Centre.

Founded One Hundred And Sixty Years Ago, University College Dublin Has Continued To Make A Unique And Substantial Contribution To The Creation Of Modern Ireland.

As Ireland's largest university, with its great strength and diversity of disciplines, UCD embraces its role to contribute to the flourishing of Ireland; through the study and discussion of people, society, business, economy, culture, languages and the creative arts, as well as through research and innovation.

The University's Strategy 2015-2020 outlines the objectives and major strategic initiatives set in place in order to accomplish UCD's mission and vision for this era.

World Class Education

UCD is at the forefront of global knowledge, with a curriculum constantly informed by the latest research and driven by lecturers at the cutting edge of their disciplines. The curriculum can be adapted to your personal preferences through the unique flexibility of UCD Horizons.

Excellent Job Prospects

92.5% of recently surveyed honours degree students entered employment or graduate study within 9 months of leaving UCD.

Study Abroad

UCD has over 400 exchange partners worldwide and offers students opportunities.

Facilities

UCD offers a choice of over 150 clubs and societies, a cinema, student residences, unrivalled sports facilities and a 50 metre swimming pool.

Location

Located just 5km from Dublin City, UCD is a leafy, state of-the-art campus with woodland walks and several attractive lakes.

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Recent Notices

Choosing Computer Science in UCD February 7, 2019

Veterinary Medicine - Graduate Entry February 7, 2019

Business or Law? Do Both at UCD February 7, 2019

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Upcoming Events

Wednesday, February 20, 2019

UCD Graduate Study Fair 20th February 2019 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM Find out about your options for postgraduate study in UCD at our next Graduate Study Fair on Wednesday 20th February 2019.
This will be an excellent opportunity to talk to UCD Academics, Staff and Alumni about Taught and Research Graduate Courses at UCD. (View Courses <a href="https://sisweb.ucd.ie/usis/W_HU_REPORTING.P_LAUNCH_REPORT?p_report=GS510">Here</a>)
4.30pm: Welcome & Registration
4.30-7.30pm: You will have the opportunity to speak to academics, staff and students from the following college stands;
<ul>
<li>Arts & Humanities</li>
<li>Social Sciences & Law</li>
<li>UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School</li>
<li>Agriculture & Food Science</li>
<li>Science & Computer Science</li>
<li>Engineering & Architecture</li>
<li>Health Sciences</li>
</ul>
<a href="http://www.ucd.ie/graduateadmissions/open-evening/" target="_blank">Click here</a> for schedule of talks.  
When? 
Wednesday, 20 February 2019 from 4.30 - 7.00pm.
Where? 
The Graduate Study Fair will take place in UCD O'Reilly Hall, Belfield, Dublin 4.
Who?
<ul>
<li>Final-year undergraduate students who want to find out their options for graduate study.</li>
<li>Professionals who wish to advance their career, change of career through an additional graduate qualification.</li>
<li>Those who have graduated in one discipline but wish to take an intensive graduate conversion course in a new subject.</li>
</ul>

Saturday, February 23, 2019

Science, BAFS and Computer Science 6th Year Open Day 11:00 AM to 2:30 PM Registration will open in early 2019.
Audience: 6th Year students, Final year A-Level students, QQI-FET students, Mature Students, Parents, Guardians, teachers and Guidance counsellors
This event will take place on Saturday 23 February in the O'Brien Centre for Science.
To prepare for this event, you may like to take a look at the following resources:
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.ucd.ie/t4cms/ucdscience.pdf">UCD Science, Computer Science and Actuarial & Financial Studies Undergraduate Courses Brochure</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.ucd.ie/science/study/prospectiveundergraduatestudents/oneminutepodcastseries/">One Minute Podcast Series: Choosing College Courses for CAO Applicants</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJMmgBqIEIU">DN200 Science - Frequently Asked Questions</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7WTj4ehyDwU">Career choices: They don't have to be decisions for life| Orla Donoghue | TEDxTallaght</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.myucdblog.com/category/science/">myUCD Student Blogs</a> </li>
</ul>
Further information about DN200 Science, DN201 Computer Science and DN230 Actuarial & Financial Studies is available on our <a href="http://www.ucd.ie/science/study/prospectiveundergraduatestudents/">Prospective Undergraduate Students page</a>.
Registration will open in early 2019.

Wednesday, March 13, 2019

Science Transition Year Workshop 10:00 AM to 12:00 AM Registration will open in February 2019.
UCD Science would like to invite you to register for our Transition Year workshops taking place on Wednesday 13 March & Wednesday 20 March. 
There is no charge but registration is essential as places are limited. As such, we cannot facilitate group bookings and bookings must be made by interested individuals only. Students can register for as many workshops as they wish provided places are remaining. A waiting list will be set-up for each workshop should they book out. Places will then be offered to the waiting list if any registered student subsequently cancels a place.
Please note these workshops are only open to students currently in Transition Year. Current 5th Year students will be able to attend our 5th Year Summer School in June. 
Registration will open in February 2019. For more info <a href="https://www.ucd.ie/science/newsevents/events/" target="_blank">click here</a>.

Wednesday, March 20, 2019

Science Transition Year Workshops 10:00 AM to 12:00 AM Registration will open in February 2019.
UCD Science would like to invite you to register for our Transition Year workshops taking place on Wednesday 13 March & Wednesday 20 March. 
There is no charge but registration is essential as places are limited. As such, we cannot facilitate group bookings and bookings must be made by interested individuals only. Students can register for as many workshops as they wish provided places are remaining. A waiting list will be set-up for each workshop should they book out. Places will then be offered to the waiting list if any registered student subsequently cancels a place.
Please note these workshops are only open to students currently in Transition Year. Current 5th Year students will be able to attend our 5th Year Summer School in June. 
Registration will open in February 2019. For more info <a href="https://www.ucd.ie/science/newsevents/events/" target="_blank">click here</a>.

Friday, March 22, 2019

Submission of Veterinary Medicine Practical Experience 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM Applicants for 2019 must have at least 60 hours practical experience relevant to animal handling. This must include experience with at least two of the following four animal categories:
<ul>
<li>Pets</li>
<li>Horses</li>
<li>Farm Animals</li>
<li>Wildlife/Zoos</li>
</ul>
Animal categories will only be considered if you have a minimum of 5 hours experience.  The practical experience must have been undertaken between 1 February 2016 and 22 March 2019 and all details must be submitted by 22 March 2019 to be taken in to consideration. 
See <a href="http://www.ucd.ie/registry/admissions/vet.html" target="_blank">www.ucd.ie/registry/admissions/vet.html</a> for more information.

Friday, March 22, 2019

Submission Date for Veterinary Medicine Practical Experience 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM Applicants for 2019 must have at least 60 hours practical experience relevant to animal handling. This must include experience with at least two of the following four animal categories:
<ul>
<li>Pets</li>
<li>Horses</li>
<li>Farm Animals</li>
<li>Wildlife/Zoos</li>
</ul>
Animal categories will only be considered if you have a minimum of 5 hours experience.  The practical experience must have been undertaken between 1 February 2016 and 22 March 2019 and all details must be submitted by 22 March 2019 to be taken in to consideration.  <a href="http://www.ucd.ie/registry/admissions/vet.html" target="_blank">Click here</a> for more details.

Tuesday, June 04, 2019

Summer Schools (for 5th Years) 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM UCD Summer School for 5th years gives you the opportunity to experience college life. Taking place from 4 - 7 June 2019. 
<h5 class="p1">REGISTRATION WILL OPEN EARLY APRIL 2019.</h5>
Contact: Kathy Murphy Position: Deputy Director Address: Student Recruitment Unit John Hume Institute UCD Belfield Telephone: 01 716 1512 Email: <a href="mailto:kathy.l.murphy@ucd.ie ">kathy.l.murphy@ucd.ie </a>Website: <a href="http://www.ucd.ie/myucd/summerschool" target="_blank">www.ucd.ie/myucd/summerschool</a>

Monday, August 19, 2019

Deadline for Ad Astra Academy Academic Scholarship applications 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM The UCD Ad Astra Academic programme seeks motivated students who can demonstrate high intellectual achievement yet want to reach further through undertaking a challenging university programme. See more at <a href="https://www.ucd.ie/adastraacademy/academic/" target="_blank">www.ucd.ie/scholarships/ </a>

Monday, September 30, 2019

Last date UCD will make offers for 2019 entry 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM Those who become eligible for an offer due to amended results after this date will be given a deferral to 2020

Saturday, November 09, 2019

Open Day 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM Open Day for prospective students.  Contact: Kathy Murphy Position: Deputy Director Address: Student Recruitment Unit John Hume Institute UCD Belfield Telephone: 01 716 1512 Email: <a href="mailto:kathy.l.murphy@ucd.ie ">kathy.l.murphy@ucd.ie </a>Website: <a href="http://www.ucd.ie/myucd/openday" target="_blank">www.ucd.ie/myucd/openday</a>

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