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 2026.
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Science, sustainability & Actuarial & Financial Studies Summer School
Wednesday June 3rd, 9.00am – 3.30pm
What happens on the day?
The programme starts at 9:30am and includes a series of taster lectures and workshops on three undergraduate courses in Science, Sustainability and Actuarial & Financial Studies.
Who can register?
The Summer School is for students who are going into 6th year or Year 13 (A Level) in September 2026.
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, Sustainability, 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 |
|---|---|
| 9:00am – 9.30am | Registration: Ground floor lobby, UCD O’Brien Centre for Science Meet Your Student Leader: Moore Auditorium, UCD O’Brien Centre for Science |
| 9.30am – 9.50am | Welcome & Science at UCD Talk (Moore Auditorium, UCD O’Brien Centre for Science) |
| 10.00am – 10.50am | Showcase 1: Sustainability (to cover Biology & Environmental Sciences) |
| 11.00am – 12.00pm | Workshop 1: Option 1: Biomolecular & Biomedical Science & Chemistry Option 2: Mathematics & Physics |
| 12.00pm – 1.00pm | Lunch in Pi Restaurant |
| 1.00pm – 1.50pm | Showcase 2: Earth Sciences |
| 2.00pm – 3.00pm | Workshop 2: Option 1: Biomolecular & Biomedical Science & Chemistry Option 2: Mathematics & Physics |
| 3.00pm | End of Event |
