Maynooth University Undergraduate Handbook 2015

Bachelor of Science in Psychology
MH209 (continued)
Bachelor of Science in
Pharmaceutical & Biomedical
Chemistry MH210
250 – 251
Quick Facts
CAO Code
Leaving
Certificate
requirements
MH209
2HC3 & 4OD3, passes
in English & Irish & OC3/
HD3 in Mathematics,
OD3/HD3 in a Science
subject (i.e. Agricultural
Science, Biology,
Chemistry, Physics, or
Physics with Chemistry)
What can I do after my degree
The BA Psychology is accredited by the Psychological
Society of Ireland. For those who wish to become
professional psychologists, the undergraduate
degree is the first stage in professional training that
will require an additional two to six years of study
and supervised experience. As a psychologist, a wide
range of career opportunities are available including:
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Clinical, counselling and health psychologists
provide assessment, therapy and consulting
services in health care and occupational settings
and in private practice.
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Duration
of degree
Mature
applicants
UK, EU &
International
Applicants
FETAC link to
this course
4 years
See page 317 for
application details
See page 323 for
application details
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what our students say - rebecca payne
“Psychology has been challenging, busy and very
rewarding. As I did science in secondary school I
found it easy to find my feet in first year. I enjoyed
studying maths, physics & chemistry, as well as
trying computer science, something totally new to
me. I feel having this background enabled me to look
upon psychology from a scientific and critical mind
set. I’m enjoying the course as it covers such a wide
range of different aspects of psychology, giving me
an insight into the general field of psychology today”.
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Educational psychologists are involved
in assessment and intervention within the
education setting.
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Occupational psychologists often work for large
companies in consultancy and in management
training centres.
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Forensic (criminological and legal) psychologists
apply psychology to the criminal justice system.
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Sports and exercise psychologists work with sports
participants from amateur to elite levels.
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Students who do not wish to pursue a career as a
professional psychologist will benefit from the scientific
rigour of the degree, along with developing research and
communication skills. Many other professions including
marketing, sales, community services, public policy and
administration, call for these skills.
Contact
Psychology Department, Room SF12, John Hume
Building, North Campus
Tel: + 353 1 708 6311
Email: Psychology.dept@nuim.ie
www.maynoothuniversity.ie/psychology
If you are interested in psychology (science)
you might also like our degrees in
Psychology.....page 176
Psychology through Arts…..page 142
Social Science......page 179
Why is the BSc in Pharmaceutical & Biomedical Chemistry for me
You are interested in
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the study of what happens at the
molecular scale – the physical and
chemical properties of molecules,
their structure, and how they can
be made and put to good use
understanding disease at
the molecular level
the advancement of medical
technologies - the discovery,
development and manufacture
of new medicinal compounds
working at the forefront of medical
research in the design and synthesis,
and the understanding of the mode of
action of new drugs for human health
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the interface between Chemistry
and Biology, in subject areas
that overlap with the pre-clinical
years of a medical degree
developing a valuable skill set, including
team working, problem solving,
computer literacy and presentation skills
the opportunity to visit and see
the workings of pharmaceutical
companies, undertake a six-month
industrial work placement/internship,
subject to availability, which will
give you a significant insight into
the industry/research environment
and improve your career prospects