Welcome to the School of Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences.
The School was established in May 2010 and is composed of the academic disciplines of Geology, Environmental Science, Zoology, Ecology, Plant Science, which are based on a single site in the North Mall Campus. The School is a student-centred organisation where high quality courses are delivered by research active staff.
We offer a wide choice of degree programmes at both undergraduate and postgraduate level and we are renowned internationally for the quality of our teaching and research. We are also known for our friendly and accessible staff and our heavy focus on field-based studies. The School runs a number of field courses in Ireland and overseas where students and faculty engage in research-led teaching. We have more than 600 undergraduate students and 130 postgraduate students, including 100 PhD students, currently studying in the School. We offer an outstanding research-led curriculum to all our undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Our undergraduate programmes are in Ecology, Environmental Sciences, Earth Science, Geology, Environmental Plant Biotechnology and Zoology, and postgraduate programmes in Marine Biology, Ecological Assessment, Exploration Field Geology and Organic Horticulture as well as an active Doctoral Graduate School.
Academics and researchers in the School of Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences have a strong track record of attracting prestigious research funding and are involved in international collaborations with colleagues throughout the world. The Aquaculture Fisheries Development Centre (AFDC) forms an important part of School and we have strong links with Research Institutes within UCC, such as the Environmental Research Institute, as well as with others and internationally. This makes the School an exciting environment for research and teaching, and provides a vigorous and challenging academic atmosphere for our students at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
The School engages in society-led and pure research with strong links with industry and society through innovative research and strategies for technology transfer and commercialisation of research.
The School is a world-class location for study and research. Graduates will benefit from a comprehensive education that is essential for their role in the knowledge economy and that will provide them with the tools to be key contributors in the development of innovation, knowledge and sustainability. The School provides a challenging and stimulating environment where talent and enthusiasm is nurtured and where you will find a warm welcome from staff and students alike.
