Faculty of Science & Health

The Faculty of Science and Health is dedicated to cutting-edge research in natural and human sciences. With a rich and diverse range of research disciplines and leading research centres, the Faculty tackles global and societal challenges from fundamental exploration through to industry applications, with a proven record of driving interdisciplinary research.

The Faculty's research extends to future technologies, including sensors, plasma, microfluidics, and biotechnologies, with applications in water science, environmental sustainability, material science, nano-fabrication, energy and life sciences. For example, in the life sciences, the Faculty explores cell biology, cancer research, neurotherapeutics, integrated health care, health systems, psychology, and human performance. Its strong involvement in fundamental science research, including astronomy and relativity as well as nuclear fusion, drives the advancement of knowledge and discovery of new phenomena. This is a key strategy to build links with the foundations for future technology developments.

Our objective is to translate our research into innovative solutions for real-world problems. We work closely with all stakeholders, including industry, the public, patients groups, and policy makers to achieve this goal. Therefore, we believe that public engagement is critical, and we conduct engaged research while also focusing on research for STEM teaching and learning. By collaborating with these groups, we can ensure that our research has a positive impact on society.

Faculty researchers work closely with stakeholders, including industry, the public, patient groups, and policymakers, to ensure that their research has a positive impact on society. Currently, there are five Research Centres hosted by the Faculty: DCU Centre for Astrophysics and Relativity (CfAR); DCU Life Sciences Institute; DCU RAPID Institute; DCU Reach Collaboratory; DCU Water Institute.