Taught Masters Courses
The UCD College of Science offers Taught Masters in a number of thematic areas.
- UCD Science Taught Masters Brochure Entry 2026 (PDF)
- (opens in a new window)Dean's Introduction and Student Testimonials (YouTube Playlist)
(opens in a new window)Biotechnology, Biomedical, Biomolecular & Chemical Sciences
- Biotechnology (MSc)
- Biotechnology & Business (MSc)
- Biotherapeutics (MSc)
- Biotherapeutics & Business (MSc)
- Plant Biology & Biotechnology (MSc)
- Biological & Biomolecular Science (Negotiated Learning) (MSc)
- Regulatory Affairs & Toxicology (MSc)
- Toxicology (Professional Diploma)
- Toxicology (Professional Certificate)
- Chemistry (MSc) (Negotiated Learning)
- Advanced Synthetic Chemistry (MSc)
(opens in a new window)Geoscience, Energy, Natural Resources, Climate, Environment & Sustainability
- Applied Environmental Science (MSc)
- Global Change: Ecosystem Science & Policy (MSc)
- Environmental & Engineering Geoscience (MSc)
- Environmental Sustainability (MSc) (Negotiated Learning) (Online)
- Environmental Sustainability (Graduate Diploma)
- Environmental Sustainability (Graduate Certificate)
- Subsurface Geomodelling (MSc)
(opens in a new window)Mathematics, Actuarial Science, Finance & Data Science
- Actuarial Science (MSc)
- Actuarial Science (Graduate Diploma)
- Artificial Intelligence for Weather & Climate Change
- Data Science (MSc) (Online)
- Data Science (Professional Diploma) (Online)
- Data & Computational Science (MSc)
- Financial Mathematics (MSc)
- Statistical Data Science (MSc)
(opens in a new window)Physics, Space Science, Nanotechnology, Biological & Medical Physics
- Physics (MSc) (Negotiated Learning)
- Nanotechnology (MSc)
- NanoBio Science (MSc)
- Space Science & Technology (MSc)
- Medical Physics (MSc)
- Computational Physics (MSc)
- Applied Mathematics & Theoretical Physics (MSc)
(opens in a new window)Computer Science & Data Science
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I apply?
UCD’s Graduate Taught courses can be applied for at www.ucd.ie/apply. Courses open for application on 1 October each year and generally remain open for applications until all places are filled. A summary of the process is on the UCD Graduate Admissions website. If you are in interested in a Research Masters or PhD, further details of the process can be found on the UCD Graduate Studies website. - When are offers of places made?
UCD has a rolling admissions policy for Graduate Taught courses, with decisions issued as soon as possible after a complete application is received. An application is incomplete until you provide all required items on the checklist (including the application fee, if applicable). Generally, courses will remain open to applications until all places are filled. A summary of the process is on the UCD Graduate Admissions website. - Where can I find information on fees, funding or scholarships?
Please check the Fees, Funding & Scholarships page on the UCD Graduate Studies website for further information.
Information on applications for the UCD Cothrom na Féinne Graduate Fee Waiver can be found on the UCD Access & Lifelong Learning website. - Are there any internships available?
A key component of many of our Graduate Taught courses is a research project which can be based in a UCD research group, in industry or in a business setting. Please visit our Internships section for further information.