Seize the opportunity to experience university life with UCD’s Summer School for secondary school students entering 6th Year or (Year 13 A-Level) in September 2024.
PLEASE READ OUR SUMMER SCHOOL GROUND RULES BEFORE BOOKING ANY COURSES
Science & Actuarial & Financial Studies Summer School
Wednesday June 5th, 9.00am – 3.30pm
- Biological, Biomedical and Biomolecular Sciences
- Earth & Environmental Sciences
- Chemistry
- Mathematics
- Physics
What happens on the day?
The programme starts at 9:30am and includes a number of 30 minute or 1 hour sessions. Each student will attend all of the following:
- Earth Sciences Exhibition
- Chemistry Taster Lecture
- Biomedical and Biomolecular Sciences Lab Practical
- Biology and Environmental Science Campus Field Trip
- Mathematics workshop
- Physics Interactive Taster Lecture
Who can register?
The Summer School is for students who are going into 6th year or Year 13 (A Level) in September 2024.
What does it cost?
The UCD Science Summer School costs €35 and includes a sandwich lunch and tea/coffee. A reduced rate of €15 is available for applicants whose families are in receipt of job-seekers or disability payments. If you wish to avail of this discount rate please email summerschool@ucd.ie for a discount code before booking your course.
Enquiries?
Enquiries in relation to the UCD Science and Actuarial & Financial Studies Summer School can be made to Dr Orla Donoghue at orla.donoghue@ucd.ie.
Where will the UCD Science Summer School take place?
The UCD Science Summer School will take place in the UCD O’Brien Centre for Science. The building is number 64 on the UCD Map
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 9:30am – 10.00am | Sign in, Welcome and Safety Talk |
| 10.00am – 10.30am | Earth & Environmental Sciences Exhibition |
| 10.30am – 11.00am | Chemistry Taster Lecture |
| 11.00am – 12.15pm | Biomedical and Biomolecular Sciences Lab session |
| 12.20pm – 1.30pm | Lunch in Pi Restaurant |
| 1.30pm – 2.15pm | Biology and Environmental Science Campus Field Trip |
| 2.15pm – 3.00pm | Physics Interactive Lecture |
| 3.00pm – 3.50pm | Mathematics and Actuarial and Financial Studies Workshop |
