Why Science in TCD?

Discoveries made by scientists have changed our world. We have a deep understanding of how the natural world works. We know much about how the physical world evolved from the Big Bang 13 billion years ago, how our planet evolved from stellar debris and how modern man diverged from other hominids in the last 150,000 years. We know the structure of DNA and the genetic code of a human being, the TB bacterium, of rice and many other organisms. Scientific knowledge had been used to develop modern medicine, the mobile phone, the worldwide web, and new ways to save and find energy. Science is making critical contributions to conservation and the new world economy, and to our health and welfare. There is much to learn and much more to be discovered.

The advantages of studying Science at Trinity College are

• Outstanding teaching by scientists and mathematicians who are at the forefront of their field worldwide.
• High standards of examination leading to degrees which are recognised among the best worldwide.
• Excellent career prospects in Ireland and abroad.
• Opportunities for study abroad before and after graduation.
• Opportunities to carry out research as part of your course.
• A broad curriculum that allows choice from degree courses in all aspects of the Biological, Physical, Earth, and Mathematical Sciences.
• Facilities to maintain your interest in European languages and to take courses from other Schools/Disciplines as well as Science.
• Opportunities for work placement in Ireland and abroad during the summer vacation.
• Opportunities to represent Science in London International Youth Science Forum.
• Opportunities to demonstrate experiments at the Science Open Day or the annual BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition.

What can I do with a Science Degree?

On graduating, 50% of Trinity Science and Mathematics graduates become professional researchers making discoveries which lead to the award of and M.Sc. or Ph.D., 50% enter directly into employment, pursuing a wide variety of careers for example in: universities and research institutes, the chemical and pharmaceutical industry, the electronics, computer and IT industries, engineering, the energy and mining industries, the water industry, the agricultural and food industries, hospital and medical services, school teaching, the media, accountancy and financial services, stockbroking, insurance and banking, environmental management etc.

What degrees are offered in Science?

• TR031 Single honor in Mathematics
• TR035 Theoretical Physics
• TR071 Science
• TR073 Human Genetics
• TR074 Chemistry with Molecular Modelling
• TR075 Medicinal Chemistry
• TR076 Nanoscience - Physics & Chemistry of Advanced Materials
• TR077 Earth Sciences