Registration opens on 20th October and closes on 20th November 2025. Selected applicants will be notified in January 2026.

The 2026 TY Programme will take place from Monday, 20th April to Thursday, 23rd April in the Kane Building at UCC.

Places are limited and in high demand; therefore, registered students are required to attend all four days of activities.

To express your interest, please complete this form

The School of Chemistry Transition Year (TY) activities take place every year towards the end of April. This week of activities is designed to provide students with an understanding of the diversity of programmes offered by the school, ranging from Forensic, Pharmaceutical, Analytical, Organic, Physical, and Inorganic Chemistry.

This diversity is showcased through a variety of engaging activities, including workshops, laboratory tours, and hands-on experiments. The week also features discussions on career opportunities and highlights how our chemistry programmes can open pathways to research and professional careers across multiple fields.

To give you a flavour of the TY programme, last year’s activities included sessions on Green and Sustainable Chemistry practices, demonstrations of a Lab-on-a-Suitcase for forensic applications, analytical experiments, career discussions, and hands-on organic chemistry experiments.

Please note that the activities vary from year to year, and the final programme will be published closer to the event date.