1. Pre-Stage 3 Advisory 2016 Information for students in Stage 2 Dr Tasman Crowe (asdean.science@ucd.ie) Science Office (Science@ucd.ie)

2.  Need a minimum of 50 Stage 2 credits and 60 Stage 1 credits to progress to Stage 3.  All DN200 students must complete the subject selection form and return it to the Science Office by 5 pm on Thursday April 14 th (or we will fill it out on your behalf).  You fill out either single-major or joint-major preferences.  For single-major you must list all of your Stage 2 subjects in order of preference. Progressing to Stage 3

3. Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Zoology Physics with Astronomy & Space Science Microbiology Cell & Molecular Biology Physics Statistics Environmental Biology Theoretical Physics Neuroscience Mathematical Science Genetics Geology Applied & Computational Mathematics Pharmacology Mathematics DN200 Science – a single point of entry for 27 degrees Physiology Chemistry Chemistry with Biophysical Chemistry Medicinal Chemistry & Chemical Biology Chemistry with Env & Sustainable Chemistry Plant Biology © 2011 UCD Science. All rights reserved. Biology & Maths Education Chemistry& Maths Education Physics & Maths Education Applied Maths & Maths Education MPG CCS BBB Financial Mathematics

4.  98-99% of students get their first choice of degree major  Pharmacology, Neuroscience and Physiology are sometimes oversubscribed.  Criteria for allocation: (i) Student order of preference on forms handed in by the deadline and then (if needed) (ii) Stage 2 GPA.  We will inform you of subject demand by the end of semester, and your degree major is assigned after final exam results. Allocation of Stage 3 Subjects/Majors

5. Looking further ahead… the importance of Stage 3  In Stage 3, in order to enter Stage 4, you must obtain a GPA of at least 2.48.  Your final degree classification is based 70% on your final year and 30% on your penultimate year  four year degree = 70 : 30, stage 4 : stage 3  three year degree = 70 : 30, stage 3 : stage 2  Stage 4 project allocation may be based on Stage 3 GPA

6. Careers advice at www.ucd.ie/careerswww.ucd.ie/careers Internships at www.ucd.ie/science/internshipsandbursaries.html www.ucd.ie/science/internshipsandbursaries.html Structured electives, e.g. in Statistics & Math Sci. Be Positive ! Plan for remainder of semester Get advice – talk to us science@ucd.iescience@ucd.ie Good luck! Science Day February 18th Note:

7. The Next Strides: Your Maximise Your Career Options Mark Cumisky Career & Skills Consultant

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9. www.ucd.ie/career

11. What does your Career Development Centre offer you? 4 Annual Recruitment Fairs involving 160+ graduate employers 118 Employer recruitment presentations on campus Employer Led Skills For Working Life Programme Alumni Career Mentoring

12. What does your Career Development Centre offer you? Provision of career coaching and guidance Personal and professional development credit and non bearing modules Academic Internships Extensive online resources and jobs portal

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