Science

Science offers a wide variety of interesting and challenging careers. If you want to do science at third-level, there are a number of choices.

You might decide on a general science degree, or you could concentrate on a particular field. These include biology and biomedical sciences, chemistry, earth sciences such as environmental science, mathematics, microbiology, nanoscience, neuroscience or physics, to name a few.

Laboratory Apprenticeship Information Day

Laboratory Apprenticeship Information Day

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The Laboratory Apprenticeship team and TU Dublin have announced an upcoming Apprenticeship Information Day. The event will take place on 6th February 2020 from 2pm to 4pm in the Synergy…
Space Careers Roadshow at NUI Galway

Space Careers Roadshow at NUI Galway

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A career in space is closer than you think! For Science Week 2019, NUIG will host a Space Careers Roadshow on 22nd November in the Bailey Allen Hall. Space Careers…
Maynooth University Science Week

Maynooth University Science Week

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Science Week 2019 runs nationwide from November 10th – 17th. All Maynooth University Science Week events are open to the public. Maynooth University Science Week Line Up Tuesday 12th |…
Graduate Career Information Evening in UL

Graduate Career Information Evening in UL

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The Faculty of Science & Engineering at the University of Limerick has invited Secondary School pupils and parents to their Graduate Career Information Evening. Venue: Analog Devices Building, UL Date:…
Tipperary Festival of Science

Tipperary Festival of Science

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Discover a world of wonder at the Tipperary Festival of Science (TFS) taking place from 10th-17th November as part of National Science Week. The festival, which was launched yesterday (17th…
Frontiers of Physics 2019 to be held at WIT

Frontiers of Physics 2019 to be held at WIT

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Frontiers of Physics is an annual 1-day conference for Physics teachers organised by the Institute of Physics in Ireland and this year it is being held on Saturday, 28 September at…
Horticulture

Horticulture

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Over the past decade or so, there a rising demand for locally grown Irish produce. There are a number of reasons for this, including a growing population. In addition, Irish…
Environmental Studies

Environmental Studies

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Pollution, climate change, deforestation, waste management, sustainable energy… The great environmental issues that confront us are an exciting challenge. This is reflected by the range of highly involving courses and…
Zoology and Zoo-keeping

Zoology and Zoo-keeping

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Zoology and zoo-keeping are very different fields. Zoology concentrates on the scientific study of animals whereas zoo-keepers look after animals. As a result, if you are applying for a course,…
Forestry

Forestry

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Several hundred years of years ago, forests covered 80 percent of Ireland. Human activity, such as farming and home-building, destroyed most of these. At one stage, forests covered as little as…
Marine Science

Marine Science

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The sea is more than just the best place to go for a summer holiday. The sea regulates the earth’s temperature. It also stores vast quantities of mineral deposits and…
Physics

Physics

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Physics encompasses a wide spectrum of interesting areas, from the study of planets to the workings of microwaves. In general physicists focus on matter and energy, and the sometimes tempestuous…
Chemical and Pharmaceutical Science

Chemical and Pharmaceutical Science

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Chemical and Pharmaceutical Science examines matter’s basic composition and properties – atoms, molecules– how they change through chemical reactions. These scientists also look at ways to apply chemical and pharmaceutical…
Surge in interest in Polish medical colleges

Surge in interest in Polish medical colleges

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Over twenty students have already been accepted to prestigious Polish medical colleges this year before the Leaving Cert has even finished. Each year more school leavers are looking to add…
Open Days at the Polish Medical Universities

Open Days at the Polish Medical Universities

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Over a dozen Irish students from Poland, including many from Collegium Medicum in Bydgoszcz initiated 3-day long celebrations of St. Patrick’s Day working together with Polish local authorities, the Irish…
Earth Science

Earth Science

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Earth Science is an ever more important discipline. Climate change and its devastating prospect of crop failure, wildlife extinction and extreme weather conditions is the biggest challenge. Earth Science degrees represent…
Mathematics

Mathematics

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Mathematics, like accountancy, is a subject that has an image problem. But a third-level education really shows it’s remarkable usefulness and beauty. Maths brings computers to life. It can calculate…
Food Science and Food Technology

Food Science and Food Technology

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Food science is more important than many of us realise. These are the scientists make sure our breakfast cereals are fortified with the right amounts of vitamins, minerals, and iron.…
Bioscience

Bioscience

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Bioscience is the study of living organisms. It you are fascinated with the living world, a course in bioscience is a great choice. Education Students are spoilt for choice. If…