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WELCOME TO UCD
IRELAND’S GLOBAL UNIVERSITY
University College Dublin has a fantastic reputation, justified by its
position as number one in Ireland across so many university facets.
As an internationally There are currently UCD is Ireland’s UCD is Ireland’s most UCD has a dedicated
recognised and over 9,500 students leader in graduate popular university international student
research-intensive enrolled in graduate education with 25% for international centre. The UCD
university, UCD study at UCD. of all postgraduate students with Global Lounge is a
attracts talented students in Ireland more than 8,500 relaxed space for
students from around studying at UCD. international international and
the world. students from over Irish students to
130 countries. meet and hang out
during their time at
UCD.
This booklet is intended to assist prospective UCD students and the information is given in good faith. It is not, however, an official publication of the
university and does not bind the university in any way. The information provided in this booklet is correct at the time of going to press but degree programmes
are subject to continuing development and the university reserves the right to make changes at any time, before or after a student’s admission.
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MSc Environmental Technology 08
MSc Sustainable Energy & Green Technologies 10
MEngSc Biopharmaceutical Engineering 12
MEngSc Chemical Engineering 14
MEngSc Electronic & Computer Engineering 16
MEngSc Engineering Management 18
MEngSc Food Engineering 20
MEngSc Materials Science & Engineering 22
MEngSc Optical Engineering 24
MEngSc Structural Engineering 26
MEngSc Water, Waste & Environmental Engineering 28
ME Biomedical Engineering 30
ME Biosystems & Food Engineering 32
ME Civil Engineering (dual degree) 34
ME Civil, Structural & Environmental Engineering 36
ME Electrical Power Engineering 38
ME Electronic & Computer Engineering 40
ME Energy Systems Engineering 42
ME Engineering with Business 44
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ME Materials Science & Engineering 48
ME Mechanical Engineering 50
ME Optical Engineering 52
Master of Engineering Management 54
Master of Engineering Management (Food Engineering) 56
Professional Diploma in Power System Analysis 58
Professional Diploma in Electronic Design 60
Professional Diploma in Operations Excellence 62
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UCD Ireland’s Global University
WHY CHOOSE UCD ENGINEERING
FOR GRADUATE STUDIES?
Studying your Master’s in Engineering at UCD, which is variously accredited by Engineers Ireland, the
Institute of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) and the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IoM3),
is highly attractive to students due to the exposure to world-leading researchers and significant
career prospects.
Research
UCD is a research intensive university. The research activity in the UCD College of Engineering & Architecture is substantial with global
recognition in a number of areas including: Energy, Food, Transport, Bioprocess & Pharmaceutical Engineering, Water, Biomedical Engineering,
Materials, Advanced Manufacturing, Internet of Things, and The Built Environment.
Career Prospects
UCD is ranked No. 1 in Ireland and 78th in the world, in the QS Graduate Employability Rankings. Within the two-year Master of Engineering
programmes, UCD offers six to eight months of professional work experience and has a dedicated support unit to facilitate the placement
of these students. UCD also hosts an annual Science, Engineering and Technology recruitment fair with 100+ national and international
companies on campus to hire our engineering graduates.
UCD CHEMICAL UCD ELECTRICAL UCD MECHANICAL
& BIOPROCESS & ELECTRONIC & MATERIALS
ENGINEERING ENGINEERING ENGINEERING
Graduates feed into the vibrant Graduates feed into the Irish ICT Graduates enjoy a 96% employment
national pharmaceutical industry, sector. Ireland has become the global rate. They play a key role in the strong
which has made a capital technology hub of choice when it Irish manufacturing sector which has
investment of approximately $10 comes to attracting the strategic been transformed over the past twenty
billion in new facilities in Ireland, business activities of ICT companies. years by globalisation, technology and
most of which has come in the last This has earned Ireland the the growth of emerging markets. Nine
10 years. This represents close to the reputation for being the heart of ICT of the world’s top ten medical device
biggest wave of investment in in Europe. The industry employs over and technology companies such as
new BioTech facilities anywhere 37,000 people and generates €35 Stryker, DePuy Synthes, Boston
in the world. Approx. 85+ billion in exports annually. Ireland is Scientific and Medtronic and also
pharmaceutical companies operate the world’s second largest software electronic device manufacturing
in Ireland including 9 of the largest exporter. Global leaders such as companies like Intel have operations
pharmaceutical companies in the Intel, HP, IBM, Microsoft and Apple here. Many of the graduates also go on
world. In addition Ireland has €80 have long-established operations in to roles at international automotive or
billion in annual exports of pharma, Ireland and they have been joined by aeronautical or space industry
bio and chemistry produce. newer leading-edge giants such as companies. Ireland is a centre of
Google, Facebook, LinkedIn, excellence for the development of
Amazon, PayPal, eBay and Twitter. exciting technologies like 3D printing
for the medical device sector and the
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School is home to a national research
centre that serves this exciting new area.
UCD BIOMEDICAL UCD BIOSYSTEMS & UCD CIVIL The ENERGY &
ENGINEERING FOOD ENGINEERING ENGINEERING POWER SECTOR offers
substantial economic
Graduates enter the Medical Graduates mainly enter Graduates are in demand in the Irish
and job creation growth opportunities
Technologies sector. Ireland is one of the Irish agri-food industry which is construction industry as it grows to
for Ireland, with its competitive profile
Europe’s largest MedTech hotspots Ireland’s largest indigenous industry deliver many large-scale projects
of substantial clean energy resources,
and, as a globally recognised centre with a turnover of over €26 billion throughout Ireland and the world,
a strong multinational ICT sector, and
of excellence, is home to 300+ and it employs 7.1 % of the working attracting foreign direct investment to
an innovative and entrepreneurial
companies, employing 32,000 population. The agri-food sector is Ireland and exporting almost €2.5
culture and enterprise base. Indeed,
people. Nine of the world’s top ten export-orientated accounting for billion in construction expertise. The
around €1.5 billion is being invested
companies have operations here. 9.5% of merchandise exports and Irish construction industry expanded
in sustainable energy technologies
Ireland also employs the highest food & beverages sector accounts for by 5.8% in real terms in 2019, driven and services in Ireland annually.
UCD Ireland’s Global University
number of MedTech personnel per 21% of all manufacturing industry by public and private sector
Prospective energy employers in this
capita in Europe. Ireland’s MedTech turnover. In addition, further growth investments. Housing, private
field include Arup, ESB, EirGrid, Glen
sector has become one of the opportunities are identified in commercial and public works projects
Dimplex, ElectroRoute, Climote, and
leading clusters for medical device Ireland’s Department of Agriculture, are all contributing to growth in the
many more.
products globally. Exports of medical Food & the Marine’s Food Wise 2025 sector and also public proposals like
devices and diagnostic products now strategy, which aims to position the CAPEX programme and Project
represent 8% of Ireland’s total Ireland as a world leader in Ireland 2040 should see significant
merchandise exports. sustainable agri-food production. investment being made on
infrastructure projects throughout
Ireland.
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UCD Ireland’s Global University
UCD ENGINEERING GRADUATE TAUGHT COURSES Whether you are continuing your engineering and technical education directly following a bachelor’s degree, or have developed your experience as a professional engineer and now wish to complement that with additional qualifications, I am confident that you will find a relevant graduate degree programme within UCD Engineering. Offering you opportunities to follow your interests across the agri-food, business, communications, energy, healthcare, materials, pharmaceuticals, physical infrastructure, transport or water sectors, there are options within UCD Engineering that will advance your knowledge and stimulate your passion for your chosen field. With international leaders across the engineering disciplines, the programmes will provide you with core knowledge in the subject, an expectation of attaining excellence and the development of your capacity for independent and creative thinking, problem solving and leadership in your chosen speciality. Professor Aoife Ahern Dean of Engineering
PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
(PWE) INTERNSHIPS
The ME degrees in Engineering at UCD all incorporate a Professional Work Experience (PWE) internship module,
designed to integrate students’ academic and career interests with practical work experience for a period of 6-8
months. The College of Engineering & Architecture has two dedicated Internship Managers, who help prepare
the students for their internship in conjunction with UCD Careers Network’s Career & Skills Consultants. ME
students completed internships with 100 different employers in the past academic year. Among those
employers are: AbbVie, Accenture, Analog Devices, APC, Arup, BD Medical, Boston Scientific, Deloitte, DePuy
Synthes, Energia, EY, Fingleton White, FoodMarble, Glanbia, Intel, Jabil Healthcare, Jacobs, Logitech,
Mainstream Renewable Power, Medtronic, Mercury, Murphy Ireland, MSD, National Rehabilitation Hospital,
Pfizer, RPS, Stryker, Ward and Burke (Canada), Xilinx.
WHICH ME FAQs Michaela Begley
PROGRAMMES In which year will the internship take place? ME Materials Science
The majority of internships take place in
INCLUDE A PWE Stage 1 of the ME, with the exception of
and Engineering graduate
INTERNSHIP MODULE? ME Engineering with Business, for which
My internship was in the Materials and Surface
the internship takes place over the Stage
1 Summer Trimester and Stage 2 Autumn Technology Department in DePuy Synthes,
JANUARY-JUNE /AUGUST Trimester. based in Ringaskiddy, Co. Cork. DePuy Synthes
INTERNSHIPS is a member of the Johnson & Johnson family
• ME Biomedical Engineering Who will make the initial contacts/links with of companies and manufactures hip and knee
the companies? replacements.
• ME Biosystems & Food Engineering
The Internship Managers make the initial I sourced this internship with the help of
• ME Civil, Structural & Environmental
contact with a list of approved employers the Internship Managers in the College of
Engineering sourced by UCD, though students can self-
Engineering & Architecture. The Internship
• ME Electrical Power Engineering source an internship outside of those offered
Managers and the Careers Office were brilliant
• ME Electronic & Computer Engineering by UCD once it is approved by the internship
Module Coordinator. support during this process; offering CV
• ME Energy Systems Engineering
workshops, tips for cover letters, and mock
• ME Materials Science & Engineering interviews. They made it very easy to create an
What if I don’t want to participate in an
• ME Mechanical Engineering internship, but want to do research to impactful CV, which gave me great confidence
• ME Optical Engineering prepare for a PhD? when applying for internship roles, and
Students may undertake a research afterwards for graduate programmes.
JUNE-DECEMBER INTERNSHIPS internship within UCD or with another The internship was invaluable to me and my
institute if it’s available or self-sourced professional development. It was a great
• ME Civil Engineering with Business
(& approved by the Module Coordinator).
• ME Electrical Engineering with Business insight into what a career as an engineer is
Alternatively, there is a range of 1-year
• ME Electronic Engineering with Business like, and exposure to how large multinational
Masters programmes which do not
• ME Mechanical Engineering with Business incorporate a compulsory internship. companies operate. During the internship, I
got the chance to work on design projects,
What if I am not successful in getting quality investigations, and co-ordinate with
an internship? colleagues in the US and China, while improving
Students who aren’t successful in getting an my presentation and communication skills.
internship have the option of doing additional As a result of my internship I was offered a
taught modules along with a short summer position on the Johnson & Johnson Graduate
internship/UCD-based research internship.
Programme when I finished my studies.
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CONTACT US Internship Managers: Eibhlín Loughman and Fionnuala McGowan
E: eainternships@ucd.ie T: +353 1 716 1756 / +353 1 716 1870
MSc Digital Agriculture
Ireland’s Global University
MSc DIGITAL AGRICULTURE
(ONE YEAR FULL-TIME / TWO YEARS PART-TIME) WHY STUDY AT UCD?
The world’s population is expected to grow to The programme is aimed at students and
approx. 10 billion by 2050. This growth will result in industry professionals who wish to build their LIS
Tradition
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Established 1854, with 160
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increased demand for resources, raw materials and knowledge and skills-base to address the
1854 years of teaching and research
food. In particular, demand for food is estimated to complexities of developing, deploying and
excellence
increase by over 50% by 2050 compared to 2013. managing digital technology in the agriculture
Furthermore, the world faces intersecting challenges sector. With a focus on design, numeracy,
Global profile
like climate change, exploitation of natural capital hardware and software technology, our students
UCD is ranked in the top 1% of
and an aging and declining rural population. To will be deeply engaged with agricultural higher education institutions
produce a “sustainable food future,” the world must production, and specifically technology to worldwide
increase food production while cutting GHG enhance efficiency, sustainability, resilience and
emissions and maintaining (or reducing) the land reliability. The modules will be part of existing
Global community
used in agriculture. Digital agriculture could address final year full-time bachelor’s and master’s
Over 8,500 international students
these challenges by making the agri-food value chain degrees and are appropriate for professionals from over 130 countries study at
more efficient, equitable, and environmentally seeking to deepen existing skills or learn brand UCD
sustainable - before, during, and after on-farm new skill sets.
production.
Global careers
Degrees with high employability;
DELIVERED BY A HIGHLY RESEARCH-INTENSIVE SCHOOL dedicated careers support; two-year
stay-back visa (for non-EU students)
The programme is delivered by a highly research-intensive and multi-disciplinary school –
Ireland’s premier agri-food related research entity with excellent networks into the agri-
food industry and with a particular focus on working with industry to provide sustainable
Safety
technical solutions. The school’s academic staff have a major global research impact, Modern parkland campus with 24-
with three professors who are among the top 1% of the most cited researchers in the hour security, 20 minutes by public
world according to the latest Highly Cited Researchers list published by Clarivate. transport from Dublin city centre
COURSE CONTENT AND STRUCTURE
90 credits 60 credits 30 credits
taught master’s taught modules research project
The MSc Digital Agriculture programme is delivered either in full-time (one academic year) or part-time
(two academic years) formats. All autumn and spring modules are optional and must be selected in
consultation with the Programme Director.
• Precision Agriculture • Fundamentals of Arable Crop Production Research Project: Students have
• Precision Livestock Management • Root & Alternative Crop Production the option of undertaking an
• Sensors & Sensing Systems • Advances in Crop Mechanization applied, work related, research
• Optical Sensing Technology • Computers & Electronics in Agriculture project in the summer trimester.
• Hyperspectral Imaging • IoT-enabled Agri-Food Production
• Remote Sensing and GIS • Numerical Methods for Agriculture Please see online for a full list of modules.
• Soil Technology • Programming with Python
• Land Use & Environment • Advanced Data Analytics
• Principles of Crop Science • Machine Learning UCD.G.T363/T364.2021.A
Course code: T363/T364
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Graduates of the MSc Digital Agriculture may find employment opportunities in
the following areas:
• Agricultural machinery (e.g. Agco, CNH Industrial, Claas, John Deere)
• Precision farming (e.g. Amazone, Lemken, Rauch, Dairymaster)
• Decision support in agriculture (e.g. Corteva Digital Ag, Syngenta Global)
• IoT, data and predictive analytics (e.g. BASF, Bosch, IBM, Microsoft)
DELIVERY MODE & THEMES
The modules will be delivered either fully online, blended (i.e., online lectures and assignments
supported by occasional face-to-face tutorials), and intensive (i.e., one or two week full-time) formats
to facilitate easy participation by part-time learners. Students will be able to take themed clusters of
modules (e.g. three modules of precision farming, three modules of sensing technology, three modules PROGRAMME DIRECTOR
of computers and electronics, three modules of data science) to reflect specific technical interests or
needs for upskilling.
Dr Dimitrios Argyropoulos
This programme receives significant interest so please apply
APPLY NOW
early online at www.ucd.ie/apply
Rapid advances in computing technologies are
leading to radical transformations across a
multitude of industry sectors. Data analytics,
machine learning, and artificial intelligence offer
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS new solutions to challenges in sectors including
• A bachelor’s degree with a minimum upper second-class honours (NFQ level 8) or international equivalent
agriculture. Although this degree is new within
in agriculture, biological science, physical science, environmental related, engineering, computer science
UCD, Digital Agriculture is recognised as one of
or other appropriate discipline. Where an applicant has no formal qualification encompassing
the most critically important technical disciplines
agriculture/biology, practical knowledge of, and experience in, agriculture will be required.
supporting the use of new and advanced
• Applicants whose first language is not English must also demonstrate English language technologies integrated into one system. The
proficiency of IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.0 in each element), or equivalent. MSc programme provides students with an
• Other disciplines and holders of certificate and diploma qualifications will be considered understanding of the tools that digitise data
subject to an application detailing suitable mathematical, technological, and analytical capture relating to the environment and activity
skills, particularly if these can be demonstrated by experience in a relevant (sensor technologies and systems), move the
industrial/work environment. data (accumulation networks), store the data
(databases), analyse data to gain insights (models
and AI), share the resulting information along the
SCHOLARSHIPS WORK IN IRELAND agricultural value chain (distribution networks)
Option to stay in Ireland to seek employment and provide actors and stakeholders access to the
• Dedicated scholarships for non-EU students
and/or work for 2 years after graduating
- Apply for University Scholarship digital chain (interfaces). The mix of full-time and
www.ucd.ie/global/scholarships/ RELATED MASTER’S part-time students sharing modules opens a
- Apply for College scholarship PROGRAMMES OF INTEREST promising dynamic in which learners can
www.ucd.ie/eacollege/study/ • MSc Environmental Technology complement and help one another in the broader
noneuscholarships • MSc Sustainable Energy & Green context. The modules will employ technology-
Technologies
• Approved by US Dept of Education for enabled flexible teaching approaches suitable for
both full-time students and upskilling
federally supported loans
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professional learners.
Fee information is available at www.ucd.ie/fees
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CONTACT US EU Students – Katie O’Neill E: katie.oneill@ucd.ie T: +353 1 716 1781 W: www.ucd.ie/eacollege
International Students – E: eamarketing@ucd.ie/internationalenquiries@ucd.ie T: +353 1 716 8500 W: www.ucd.ie/global
MSc Environmental Technology
Ireland’s Global University
MSc ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY WHY STUDY AT UCD?
(ONE YEAR FULL TIME) Tradition
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Established 1854, with 160
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The programme addresses the demand for of environmental engineering, risk assessment, 1854 years of teaching and research
graduates who have the skills to develop air pollution, waste management, life cycle
excellence
technological solutions for air, water and soil assessment, buildings and environment, energy
protection in existing and emerging sectors systems and sustainable environment. Students
Global profile
across industry (particularly agri-food and will enhance their ability to work effectively as
UCD is ranked in the top 1% of
bioresources), consulting companies and an individual, in teams and in multi-disciplinary higher education institutions
regulatory authorities. This programme will settings, together with the capacity to undertake worldwide
enable its students to acquire skills in the areas lifelong learning.
Global community
Over 8,500 international students
from over 130 countries study at
DELIVERED BY A HIGHLY RESEARCH-INTENSIVE SCHOOL UCD
This programme is delivered by a highly research-intensive School comprised of a
European Research Council Fellow and six Marie Curie Fellowships. Opportunities Global careers
for site visits and industry internships are provided where possible. Dr Tom Curran Degrees with high employability;
the academic coordinator has received teaching and research awards from UCD, dedicated careers support; two-year
stay-back visa (for non-EU students)
the American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE), the American Society of
Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) and most recently the prestigious
Fulbright Award (TechImpact). The UCD School of Biosystems & Food Safety
Engineering consistently wins up to €3 million in annual research funding. Modern parkland campus with
24-hour security, minutes from
Dublin city centre
COURSE CONTENT AND STRUCTURE
90 credits 60 credits 30 credits
taught master’s taught modules research project
MODULES INCLUDE:
• Advanced Air Pollution • Quantitative Risk Assessment for Human
• Buildings and Environment and Animal Health
• Energy Systems and Sustainable Environment • Research and Teaching Methods
• Water and Wastewater Engineering • Thesis
• LCA Applications • Waste to Energy Process & Technology
• Life Cycle Assessment
Please see online for a full list of modules.
UCD.G.X565.2021.ACourse code: X565
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Graduates of this master’s can find employment opportunities in the
following areas:
• Eco-consulting and design
• Engineering consultancy
• Environmental regulation
• Public service
• Research
FACILITIES AND RESOURCES
UCD School of Biosystems & Food Engineering hosts the only olfactometry laboratory in a
university on the island of Ireland. This is a unique facility which is used for the measurement of GRADUATE PROFILE
environmental odours from a range of sources such as landfills, wastewater treatment plants and
intensive agricultural units. The data produced can be combined with meteorological information Shubhangi Singh
and atmospheric dispersion models to generate contour plots of predicted odour nuisance around Iarnród Éireann-Irish Rail
such sites.
Since childhood I was very keen to work for the
betterment of all life on earth. Pursuing my
This programme receives significant interest so please applyy
APPLY NOW early online at www.ucd.ie/apply
undergraduate in Biotechnology provided me
the opportunity to expand my knowledge and
broaden my understanding. In the last semester
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS of my undergrad my interest in the environment
grew particularly due to degrading
• A bachelor’s degree with a minimum upper second class honours (NFQ level 8) or environmental conditions in my country. Then I
international equivalent in a relevant Engineering, Science or Technology programme. decided to pursue my higher studies in the
• Applicants whose first language is not English must also demonstrate English language Environmental domain. UCD’s well designed
proficiency of IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.0 in each element), or equivalent. MSc Environmental Technology curriculum
• Students who do not meet the IELTS requirement may wish to consider taking the Pre- covering pertinent topics such as air, water, soil,
Sessional or Pre-Master’s Pathway. Full details at https://www.ucd.ie/alc/programmes/ biodiversity, abatement techniques,
pathways/ management, and ethics offered me a well-
rounded education. The programme allowed me
to cultivate a skill set that enhanced my
SCHOLARSHIPS WORK IN IRELAND capability to serve mother nature in a
Option to stay in Ireland to seek employment professional manner. Since UCD fosters a
• Dedicated scholarships for non-EU students
and/or work for 2 years after graduating. culture of learning, innovation and discipline,
- Apply for University Scholarship
my pursuit of higher education at UCD serves as
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- Apply for College scholarship FEES an imperative steppingstone to accomplish
Fee information is available at www.ucd.ie/fees these goals. Not only has it broadened my
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noneuscholarships knowledge but it has also helped me secure a
• Approved by US Dept of Education for RELATED MASTER’S job opportunity in Irish Rail as a graduate
environmental engineer and utilise my skills in
federally supported loans PROGRAMMES OF INTEREST my professional life.
• MSc Sustainable Energy & Green Technologies
08/09
CONTACT US EU Students – Katie O’Neill E: katie.oneill@ucd.ie T: +353 1 716 1781 W: www.ucd.ie/eacollege
International Students – E: eamarketing@ucd.ie/internationalenquiries@ucd.ie T: +353 1 716 8500 W: www.ucd.ie/globalMSc Sustainable Energy & Green Technologies
Ireland’s Global University
MSc SUSTAINABLE ENERGY & GREEN WHY STUDY AT UCD?
TECHNOLOGIES (ONE YEAR FULL TIME) Tradition
LIS
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Established 1854, with 160
EST
ED
The MSc Sustainable Energy & Green Technologies practice by incorporating compatible EU policy
1854 years of teaching and research
enables you to focus on advanced education and drivers such as the Strategic Energy Technology
excellence
training in the development and optimisation Plan (SET Plan) for energy research, current
of renewable energy resource exploitation, the R&D in crops (through ongoing and research
efficiency in energy generation and utilisation initiatives under the Charles Parsons Energy
Global profile
UCD is ranked in the top 1% of
pathways (including energy conservation), Research programme), and the collaboration
higher education institutions
the mitigation of environmental impacts, and with internationally acknowledged experts in worldwide
preparation for business innovation and job the subject domains from universities, research
creation opportunities in renewable energy institutions and industry. This programme enables
Global community
systems technology development, plant you to maintain relevance of academic and
Over 8,500 international students
biotechnology and entrepreneurship. The research training, and therefore enhance your
from over 130 countries study at
programme is underpinned by the best European employability in the area of sustainable energy. UCD
DELIVERED BY A HIGHLY RESEARCH-INTENSIVE SCHOOL Global careers
Degrees with high employability;
This programme is delivered by a highly research-intensive School comprised of a dedicated careers support; two-year
European Research Council Fellow and six Marie Curie Fellowships. The programme stay-back visa (for non-EU students)
Director Prof. Kevin McDonnell won the inaugural SEAI Energy Innovation award,
the Environcom award for energy innovation and is a Fulbright Scholar. This
Safety
programme provides opportunities for site visits and industry internships Modern parkland campus with
where possible. The UCD School of Biosystems & Food Engineering 24-hour security, minutes from
consistently wins up to €3 million in annual research funding. Dublin city centre
COURSE CONTENT AND STRUCTURE
90 credits 60 credits 30 credits
taught master’s taught modules research project
MODULES INCLUDE:
• Life Cycle Assessment
• Advanced Air Pollution • LCA Application
• Bioeconomy Feedstocks • Research and Teaching Methods
• Energy Systems Integration • Waste to Energy Process & Technology
• Energy Systems & Sustainable Environment • Biorefinery Processes & Technology
• Entrepreneurship & Biotech • Biosystems Engineering Thesis
Please see online for a full list of modules
UCD.G.X413.2021.ACourse code: X413
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Graduates of the MSc in Sustainable Energy & Green Technologies programme
will have competences and skill sets for employment in companies and
organisations geared to planning, deploying and utilising a wide range of green
technologies systems including environmental impact mitigation. Typical
opportunities will be in waste-to-energy facilities, biogas plants, ethanol
production facilities, district-heating operations, renewable energy research
laboratories, facilities utilising wind energy (including wind farms), solar energy, biomass
and hydrogen energy, as well as leading energy utility companies, and research institutions.
The knowledge and skill you gain from the Innovation and Technology Transfer module
specifically will provide you with unique insights into the entrepreneurial process, from
identification of the innovative idea through to the launch of a successful business.
GRADUATE PROFILE
APPLY NOW This programme receives significant interest so please apply Mert Satir
early online at www.ucd.ie/apply Siemens Wind Power
Having obtained a scholarship from the
EU, I selected this Master’s through which
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
I comprehensively learned about technical,
• A bachelor’s degree with a minimum upper second class honours (NFQ Level 8) or international economic and policy aspects of sustainable
equivalent in an Engineering, Physical Science or Environmental related degree programme. energy systems. I have extended my prospects
• Applicants whose first language is not English must also demonstrate English language by combining my engineering background with
proficiency of IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.0 in each element), or equivalent. what I learned during this programme, and
• Students who do not meet the IELTS requirement may wish to consider taking the more importantly, I was constantly introduced
to novel concepts related to the industry. The
Pre-Sessional or Pre-Master’s Pathway. Full details at https://www.ucd.ie/alc/
variety of material and software offered by
programmes/pathways/
each module greatly enhanced my learning
experience. I have benefited from academics who
are experts in their fields and who also have close
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Option to stay in Ireland to seek employment entrepreneurship projects and mock interviews
- Apply for University Scholarship
has taught me more than I could have learned
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in a classroom. As a foreign student, UCD is an
- Apply for College scholarship
excellent university from which to enjoy Dublin’s
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vibrant social life and this beautiful country. I
noneuscholarships
would highly recommend UCD to anyone who
• Approved by US Dept of Education for RELATED MASTER’S wishes to work in the industry.
federally supported loans PROGRAMMES OF INTEREST
• MSc Environmental Technology
• ME Electrical Power Engineering
FEES • ME Energy Systems
Fee information is available at www.ucd.ie/fees
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International Students – E: eamarketing@ucd.ie/internationalenquiries@ucd.ie T: +353 1 716 8500 W: www.ucd.ie/globalMEngSc Biopharmaceutical Engineering
Ireland’s Global University
MEngSc BIOPHARMACEUTICAL ENGINEERING WHY STUDY AT UCD?
(ONE YEAR FULL TIME / TWO YEARS PART TIME)
LIS
Tradition
AB H
Established 1854, with 160
EST
ED
Pharmaceutical and Biopharmaceutical scientific, technical, management and regulatory 1854 years of teaching and research
manufacturing are key sectors in the Irish issues associated with this industry. The aim of excellence
economy generating over 50 per cent of GDP. This this programme is to offer an internationally
sector has seen continued and sustained success recognised, high-quality, flexible curriculum,
Global profile
with a number of high-profile investments in which follows the latest developments in science
UCD is ranked in the top 1% of
recent years providing excellent job opportunities and technology. This programme is suitable for higher education institutions
for graduates. The programme and its academic Science and Engineering graduates wishing to worldwide
faculty are closely linked with the National obtain a qualification which is highly relevant to
Institute for Bioprocessing Research and Training the biopharmaceutical industry. Global community
(NIBRT), which is a global centre of excellence for Classes for the part-time version take place Over 8,500 international students
training and research in bioprocessing. every Friday afternoon (during UCD term time) from over 130 countries study at
The MEngSc in Biopharmaceutical Engineering between 14.00 and 18.00 at the NIBRT facility, UCD
programme provides substantial coverage of Belfield Campus, UCD.
Global careers
Degrees with high employability;
dedicated careers support; two-year
EXCELLENT EMPLOYMENT RECORD stay-back visa (for non-EU students)
This programme has an excellent employment record. It equips graduates
with an internationally recognised qualification and the knowledge and
Safety
Modern parkland campus with
skills to obtain a high-level professional career in the Biopharmaceutical,
24-hour security, minutes from
Pharmaceutical and related sectors. Dublin city centre
COURSE CONTENT AND STRUCTURE
90 credits 60 credits 30 credits
taught master’s taught modules project
The programme provides students with an understanding of the principal scientific and engineering
challenges involved in the design, operation and management of biopharmaceutical production facilities.
Modules include:
• Analtycial Science for Biopharma • Bioreactor, Modelling and Control • Molecular Genetics & Biotechnology
• Animal Cell Culture Technology • Commissioning & Qualification • Principles of Biopharmaceutical
• Bioprocess Design • Data Science for Biopharma Engineering
• Bioprocessing Laboratory Practice • Downstream Processing • Regulatory Affairs in Science
• Bioprocess Scale-up and Technology • Facility Design and Operation • Research / Design project
Transfer • Lean Six Sigma
UCD.G.T070/T015.2021.ACourse code: T070/T015
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Your career opportunities upon graduation from this programme
are exemplary. Ireland is a world player in pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical
production. The pharmaceutical industry in Ireland comprises a mix of
international and local companies. Approximately 120 overseas companies
have plants in Ireland, including many of the largest pharmaceutical and
biopharmaceutical companies in the world, such as AbbVie, Amgen, Biomarin,
BMS, Genzyme, GSK, Janssen Biologics (Ireland), Merck, Novartis, Pfizer, Regeneron, Roche,
Sanofi Shire, and many more. Upon graduation from this programme, you will enjoy an
extremely high job placement rate with superlative career opportunities.
FACILITIES AND RESOURCES
This programme is closely linked with the National Institute for Bioprocessing Research and Training
(NIBIRT) facility. NIBRT offers a quality training and research experience not previously possible GRADUATE PROFILE
anywhere in the world. At the heart of the NIBRT building is the bioprocessing pilot plant, consisting
of extensive upstream, downstream, fill-finish and the associated analytical facilities. These facilities Thomas Raju
are all operated in a realistic GMP simulated, operational manufacturing environment. Regeneron Pharmaceuticals
I chose UCD for its fantastic reputation for its
APPLY NOW This programme receives significant interest so please apply
postgraduate courses. The campus is also the
early online at www.ucd.ie/apply
biggest in Ireland and its facilities are excellent.
I chose this programme as a continuation of my
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS bachelor’s degree in Pharmaceutical Chemistry
and I wanted to further develop my learning in
• A bachelor’s degree with a minimum upper second class honours (NFQ level 8) or international
this area. The best part is that the course offers
equivalent in a relevant Engineering, Science or Technology programme.
training in the bioprocess training facility in the
• Applicants for the part-time programme must be working full-time in the Pharma/Biopharma
National Institute for Bioprocessing Research
or a related sector
and Training (NIBRT) which helped to greatly
• Applicants whose first language is not English must also demonstrate English language enhance my practical knowledge.
proficiency of IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.0 in each element), or equivalent. The course is designed to give you a well-
• Students who do not meet the IELTS requirement may wish to consider taking the Pre- rounded education in a variety of aspects in the
Sessional or Pre-Master’s Pathway. pharmaceutical industry such as cell culture,
facility design, engineering modules, regulatory
affairs, lean sigma methodologies, etc.
SCHOLARSHIPS WORK IN IRELAND
Option to stay in Ireland to seek employment The course has helped improve my career
• Dedicated scholarships for non-EU students opportunities and I have already been offered
and/or work for 2 years after graduating.
- Apply for University Scholarship a job with a pharmaceutical company for when
www.ucd.ie/global/scholarships/ RELATED MASTER’S I finish my course. I believe I have gained more
- Apply for College scholarship practical knowledge from the one year of study
www.ucd.ie/eacollege/study/ PROGRAMMES OF INTEREST
that will help me in my workplace.
noneuscholarships • MEngSc Chemical Engineering
• MSc Biotechnology
• Approved by US Dept of Education for
federally supported loans
FEES
Fee information is available at www.ucd.ie/fees
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CONTACT US EU Students – Katie O’Neill E: katie.oneill@ucd.ie T: +353 1 716 1781 W: www.ucd.ie/eacollege
International Students – E: eamarketing@ucd.ie/internationalenquiries@ucd.ie T: +353 1 716 8500 W: www.ucd.ie/globalMEngSc Chemical Engineering
Ireland’s Global University
MEngSc CHEMICAL ENGINEERING WHY STUDY AT UCD?
(ONE YEAR FULL TIME) Tradition
LIS
AB H
Established 1854, with 160
EST
ED
The Chemical Engineering industry in Ireland bachelor degrees in chemical engineering/
1854 years of teaching and research
is one of its strongest exporting sectors and is technology programmes. On this programme
excellence
representative of the chemical process industries you will improve your conceptual and practical
worldwide. Opportunities for employment exist in a skills in both the fundamental and applied
broad range of areas including: the pharmaceutical principles of chemical engineering practice. The
Global profile
UCD is ranked in the top 1% of
industry, the petrochemical and energy industries, programme covers advanced topics in chemical
higher education institutions
the ICT industries including medical devices, and the engineering and includes extensive project work worldwide
heavy chemicals industries. in both design (featuring both individual and
The MEngSc in Chemical Engineering offers team elements/efforts) and in an individualised
Global community
advanced level education for students with research project.
Over 8,500 international students
from over 130 countries study at
UCD
TOP INTERNATIONAL RANKING Global careers
Degrees with high employability;
This programme is delivered by a highly research-intensive School holding dedicated careers support; two-year
151-200 in the QS World Subject Rankings and Top 6 in Ireland/UK Employer’s stay-back visa (for non-EU students)
and Research rankings and awarded €9.56 million in research funding
between 2014-19. Safety
Modern parkland campus with
24-hour security, minutes from
Dublin city centre
COURSE CONTENT AND STRUCTURE
90 credits 60 credits 30 credits
taught master’s taught modules project
Core modules include: Optional modules include:
• Advanced Experimental Design • Chemical & Bioprocess Reaction • Advanced Characterisation Techniques
• Advanced Heat Transfer and Fluid Engineering • Bioreactor Modelling and Control
Mechanics • Chemical Processes of Sustainable &
• Advanced Process Design Renewable Energy
• Advanced Separation Processes • Environmental Engineering
• Chemical & Bioprocess Engineering • Process Instrumentation & Control
Design
The programme’s teaching methods are highly interactive and varied with contributions from a combination
of industrial practitioners and leading researchers in their fields.
UCD.G.T218.2021.ACourse code: T218
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Your career opportunities upon graduation from this programme are
exemplary. It is anticipated that the graduates will play an important role in
the development, design and operation of chemical processes in industry at
international level in the coming years.
Graduates can enter a wide selection of possible industries including
fine chemicals (e.g., Proctor and Gamble), heavy chemicals (e.g., CRH),
pharmaceuticals (e.g., Lilly, Merck, Pfizer), oil and gas (e.g., Chevron, Conoco Philips, Exxon,
Shell), as well as consulting and business.
FACILITIES AND RESOURCES
The UCD School of Chemical & Bioprocess Engineering is home to a €5 million state-of-the-art
microscopy laboratory which includes FIB-SEM, a Cryo-TEM and a high end XPS/AES/SIMS facility, as well GRADUATE PROFILE
as a range of analytical tools including AFM, FTIR, UV-Vis and chromatography (HPLC/GC-MS). Laboratory
facilities available for project work include multiphase flow apparatus, membrane reactors, vacuum
Chenxi Qi
pressure swing adsorption for gas separations, atomic layer deposition and chemical bath deposition
apparatus, a suite of photoelectrochemical facilities including solar simulators and potentiostats for solar I graduated with a degree in Chemical
cell work, and preparatory laboratories for the synthesis of proprietary materials and access to plasma Engineering from Tianjin University of
deposition systems with concomitant analytical tools (e.g., ellipsometry). Technology (China) in 2019 with one-year
study-abroad experiences in Finland and
APPLY NOW This programme receives significant interest so please apply Poland. I chose to study for my masters in
early online at www.ucd.ie/apply
UCD as it is the top place to study for
chemical engineering in Ireland, according to
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS the QS World University Rankings by subject.
In addition, lots of chemical and
• A 4-year bachelor’s degree with a minimum upper second class honours (NFQ level 8) or international pharmaceutical companies are based in
equivalent in a chemical engineering programme. Ireland, which provide a wide range of career
• Applicants whose first language is not English must also demonstrate English language proficiency opportunities.
of IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.0 in each element), or equivalent.
• Students who do not meet the IELTS requirement may wish to consider taking the During my time of study at UCD, the courses
Pre-Sessional or Pre-Masters Pathway. Full details https://www.ucd.ie/alc/programmes/ used innovative ways of teaching. Some
pathways/ specialists in the chemical industries were
invited to give lectures and guide my group
projects. Even with COVID-19, the courses
SCHOLARSHIPS WORK IN IRELAND made the complete transition to online
Option to stay in Ireland to seek employment teaching quite well. Also, administrative staff
• Dedicated scholarships for non-EU students
and/or work for 2 years after graduating. were extremely friendly and helpful, such as
- Apply for University Scholarship
www.ucd.ie/global/scholarships/ keeping students updated of new career
- Apply for College scholarship FEES opportunities. Moreover, the university had a
www.ucd.ie/eacollege/study/ Fee information is available at www.ucd.ie/fees lot of social activities which help students to
noneuscholarships relax after classes. So, I believe UCD is
• Approved by US Dept of Education for RELATED MASTER’S certainly the best university to enjoy both
federally supported loans PROGRAMMES OF INTEREST study and social life.
• MEngSc Biopharmaceutical Engineering
• MSc Biotechnology
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CONTACT US EU Students – Katie O’Neill E: katie.oneill@ucd.ie T: +353 1 716 1781 W: www.ucd.ie/eacollege
International Students – E: eamarketing@ucd.ie/internationalenquiries@ucd.ie T: +353 1 716 8500 W: www.ucd.ie/globalMEngSc Electronic and Computer Engineering
Ireland’s Global University
MEngSc ELECTRONIC & COMPUTER WHY STUDY AT UCD?
ENGINEERING (ONE YEAR FULL TIME) Tradition
LIS
AB H
Established 1854, with 160
EST
ED
Ireland has evolved into one of the world’s most programme designed to provide training for
1854 years of teaching and research
important centres for high-tech businesses. engineers who wish to work at a high level in
excellence
The ICT sector in Ireland is a thriving and the electronic and computer sectors worldwide.
growing industry with 9 of the top 10 global ICT You will develop an advanced understanding of
companies maintaining a presence in Ireland. the theory and technology of modern electronic
Global profile
UCD is ranked in the top 1% of
The economic contribution of the sector is and computer systems and their business
higher education institutions
substantial with the ICT industry currently environment. You will build your knowledge worldwide
responsible for approximately 25% of Ireland’s through taught modules and project work and
total turnover, representing one-third of Ireland’s you will learn about design, innovation and
Global community
exports by value. The MEngSc in Electronic & problem solving at a level significantly beyond
Over 8,500 international students
Computer Engineering is a year-long that of your bachelor’s degree.
from over 130 countries study at
UCD
GRADUATES ARE EQUIPPED TO FILL THE IRISH ICT Global careers
SKILLS GAP Degrees with high employability;
dedicated careers support; two-year
Delivered by a highly research-active School composed of many internationally stay-back visa (for non-EU students)
high-profile academics, including five IEEE Fellows. This master’s provides
intensive training to up-skill students to meet the needs of the growing Irish ICT
Safety
sector.
Modern parkland campus with
24-hour security, minutes from
Dublin city centre
COURSE CONTENT AND STRUCTURE
90 credits 60 credits 30 credits
taught master’s taught modules dissertation
Designed to meet the demands of modern high technology industries, this MEngSc covers topics from
electronic engineering and computer science to business, delivered by internationally renowned academics.
The modules that you take will depend on your interests and on your prior education.
Modules cover the following topics:
• Advances in Wireless networking Entrepreneurship • Photonic Engineering
• Analogue Integrated Circuits • Data Science • Processor Design
• Computer Science for Engineers • Networks and Internet Systems • Research Skills and Techniques
• Control Theory • Neural Engineering • RF Electronics
• Digital Communications • Numerical Algorithms • Software Engineering Project
• Digital System Design • Information Security • Signal Processing
• Enterprise, Innovation and • Performance of Computer Systems • Wireless Systems
UCD.G.T257.2021.ACourse code: T257
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
There are excellent job opportunities available in the ICT sector in
Ireland. The Irish Government is to amend the work permit processing system
in a bid to attract overseas workers to fill skill gaps in crucial areas like ICT
and engineering. The Government has an ongoing commitment to generate
thousands of jobs in the ICT sector every year.
At present there are as many as 5,000 job vacancies in Ireland’s burgeoning
ICT sector and this gap could grow as Ireland hurtles towards becoming the
digital capital of Europe. Prospective employers include: Accenture, Analog Devices, Intel,
Microsoft, SAP, Synopsys and Xilinx.
APPLY NOW This programme receives significant interest so please apply STUDENT PROFILE
early online at www.ucd.ie/apply
Sudharsan Rajasekaran
Intel
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS I was working as an assistant software engineer
• A 4-year bachelor’s degree with a minimum upper second class honours (NFQ level 8) or in India, having obtained my bachelor degree in
international equivalent in an Electrical, Electronic or Computer Engineering programme. electronic engineering. I had a thirst to further
• Applicants whose first language is not English must also demonstrate English language my education in technology engineering and
as such, I started searching for a master’s-level
proficiency of IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.0 in each element), or equivalent.
education choosing to do the MEngSc Electronic
and Computer engineering at UCD.
During my course I was taught the problems that
industries are currently facing, making
it incredibly relevant. The course was quite
SCHOLARSHIPS WORK IN IRELAND brilliantly structured between hardware
Option to stay in Ireland to seek employment (Electronics) and software (Computer Science),
• Dedicated scholarships for non-EU students
designed in a way to learn by practice, offering
- Apply for University Scholarship and/or work for 2 years after graduating.
me the confidence to face today’s industrial
www.ucd.ie/global/scholarships/
demands. The course also offered a module on
- Apply for College scholarship
www.ucd.ie/eacollege/study/
RELATED MASTER’S entrepreneurship which I believe to be incredibly
noneuscholarships PROGRAMMES OF INTEREST important for my future Engineering career.
• ME Electronic & Computer Engineering Right now I am working alongside leading
• Approved by US Dept of Education for
• ME Optical Engineering researchers for my master’s project which is
federally supported loans
• MSc Advanced Software Engineering guiding me on the right career path and I truly
• MSc Computer Science NL believe that I will be one among tomorrow’s
(Negotiated Learning) industrial leaders. Moreover, I am proud to be
FEES • MSc Digital Investigation & a UCD student because it has one of the best
Fee information is available at www.ucd.ie/fees Forensic Computing campuses in the world.
• MSc Information Systems
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CONTACT US EU Students – Katie O’Neill E: katie.oneill@ucd.ie T: +353 1 716 1781 W: www.ucd.ie/eacollege
International Students – E: eamarketing@ucd.ie/internationalenquiries@ucd.ie T: +353 1 716 8500 W: www.ucd.ie/globalMEngSc Engineering Management
Ireland’s Global University
MEngSc ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT WHY STUDY AT UCD?
(ONE YEAR FULL TIME) Tradition
LIS
AB H
Established 1854, with 160
EST
ED
The MEngSc Engineering Management We seek to develop creative problem solvers
1854 years of teaching and research
programme offers a unique opportunity for who can critically analyse problems in a business
excellence
engineering students to deepen their knowledge context, and propose and develop practical and
of the areas of business and management and is feasible solutions.
open to engineering students of all disciplines. Our teaching methods and learning environment
Global profile
UCD is ranked in the top 1% of
This programme is aimed at students who are highly interactive and varied, and include
higher education institutions
have already completed a bachelor’s degree in lectures, workshops, tutorials, labs, and practical worldwide
Engineering and wish to embark on successful exercises.
careers in the management of global engineering Group-based modular projects and a final
Global community
and technology firms. This one-year master’s applied company-based consultancy project
Over 8,500 international students
degree provides grounding in operations, quality, enable students to integrate the covered
from over 130 countries study at
marketing, systems planning, and analysis while theoretical knowledge with practice. All these UCD
building on students’ technical expertise to unique features are the key elements in the
develop the next generation of industry leaders. programme’s design and success over the years.
Global careers
Degrees with high employability;
dedicated careers support; two-year
ESTABLISHED INTERNATIONAL INDUSTRIAL stay-back visa (for non-EU students)
CONNECTIONS
This programme is delivered by the School of Mechanical & Materials Engineering, Safety
which has more than 50 years’ experience in teaching Engineering Management. Modern parkland campus with
The School has well-established industrial links both nationally and worldwide. 24-hour security, minutes from
Dublin city centre
COURSE CONTENT AND STRUCTURE
Applied research project:
90 credits 50 credits 20 credits 20 credits This programme offers a unique opportunity
taught engineering business and applied research to the students to apply their acquired
master’s modules statistics modules project knowledge during the first two trimesters to
a practical company-based problem during
the summer trimester. The project topic may
Modules include: be of direct relevance to a company sponsor
• Design & Innovation • Supply Chain Design & Analysis who will outline their project requirements
• Applied Research Project • Engineering Project Management - Tools & in consultation with the student team and
• Technical Communication (Option) Techniques the academic supervisor. To prepare for their
• Operations Management • Introduction to Manufacturing project, each student will participate in a series
• Engineering Decision Support Systems • Simulation & Robotics of workshops designed to develop consultancy
• Business Information Systems Management • Quantitative Methods for Engineers and research skills. This summer project
• Marketing Management • Professional Engineering (Finance) (Option) provides immense opportunity to the students
• Systems Analysis & Improvement to demonstrate their capabilities while working
with a company, increasing their chances of
Please see online for a full list of modules. employment with the same company.
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