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Engineering, Mathematics and Science
139
Science (common entry
programme)
COURSE CODE:
PLACES 2011:
POINTS 2010:
DEGREE AWARDED:
TR071
340
455*
B.A.
Special Entry Requirements:
Leaving Certificate
HD3 or OC3 Mathematics
HC3
In two of: physics,
chemistry, biology,
mathematics,
physics/chemistry,
geology, geography,
applied
mathematics or
agricultural
science
GCSE
Grade B
Mathematics
Advanced GCE (A-Level)
Grade C
In two of physics,
chemistry, biology,
mathematics,
geology, geography
or applied
mathematics
Combinations of subjects not permitted:
Physics/chemistry with physics or chemistry
Agricultural science with biology
Applied mathematics with mathematics
See also:
TR031, 035, 073, 074, 075, 076, 077: pages 160-169
Course overview
Science is a small word and yet it conjures up the whole
spectrum and sum of human knowledge about the natural world.
So where do you begin?
It is precisely because of the scope and variety of this field of
study that science at Trinity College is structured with choice in
mind. Courses in the first two years are designed to introduce
you to and train you in the fundamental sciences. By the end
of the Senior Freshman (second) year you will have moved far
beyond the extent of science as it is taught at school and will
understand better where your real interests lie. At this point you
have the opportunity to focus on one of sixteen specialist areas
for your final two years.
Is this the right course for you?
Science at Trinity College leaves plenty of room for flexibility and
is ideal if you want to explore the many avenues open to you as
a scientist. Even if you already know what you want to specialise
in, you will find that employers value the benefits of a broad-
based scientific training and background.