Neuroscience
What is Neuroscience? Neuroscience is the scientific study of the nervous system. Students interested in careers in neuroscience will combine various disciplines such as anatomy, physiology, and molecular biology. What…
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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.
Climate Change Courses
What is Climate Change? Climate change is the long-term change in the average weather patterns of Earth’s local, regional and global climates. These changes have a broad range of observed…
Energy Management Courses
What is Energy Management? Energy is defined as the ability of a body to do work. Energy is how things change and move; it is present in various forms such…
Marine Science Courses
What is Marine Science? Marine Science is the study of marine creatures and their behaviors and interactions with the environment. Marine Scientists research the sea and study sea floors, plants,…
Immunology Courses
What is Immunology? Immunology is the study of the structure and functions of the immune system in all organisms. The immune system is the system within an organism that is…
Cheminformatics and Toxicology Courses
What are Cheminformatics and Toxicology? Cheminformatics is the use of information technology to help chemists investigate problems, organize, analyze and understand scientific data in the development of novel compounds, materials,…
Clinical Research Courses
What is Clinical Research? Clinical Research refers to any research carried out on humans. It focuses on improving our knowledge of diseases, developing new diagnostic methods, treatments, and medical devices…
Social Science Courses
What is Social Science? Social Sciences are all about how people interact with each other, behave, develop as a culture, and influence the world. The social sciences are all about…
Neuroscience Courses
What is Neuroscience? Neuroscience is the study of the brain and the nervous system. It combines physiology, anatomy, molecular biology, developmental biology, cytology, computer science, and mathematical modeling to try…
Nanoscience Courses
What is Nanoscience? Nanoscience refers to the study, manipulation, and engineering of structures and materials on an ultra-small scale. A nanometre is one-millionth of a millimeter, large molecules like plastics…
Biomedical Engineering Courses
What is Biomedical Engineering? Biomedical Engineering focuses on advancements in technology and medicine that allow for the development of new devices and equipment that can be used to improve human…
Chemical Sciences
What are Chemical Sciences? Chemistry is the study of the structure, composition, and properties of matter, elements, and compounds. The documentation, research, and knowledge of the structures, properties, and composition…
Biochemistry Courses
What is Biochemistry? Biochemistry is at its most basic, the study of the chemical processes occurring in living matter. Biochemistry is a diverse field of research that is a part…
Sports Nutrition Courses
What is Sports Nutrition? Sports Nutrition is the nutrition knowledge and how it can be applied to a daily eating plan that is focused on providing optimal energy levels for…
Technology
What is Technology? Technology is the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, especially in industry. Students interested in careers in technology will study science, engineering, and the practical application…
Statistics
What is Statistics? Statistics in the practice of collecting and analysing numerical data, usually in large quantities, for research purposes. Students interested in careers in statistics will study principles such…
Mathematics
What is Mathematics? Mathematics is the abstract science of number, quantities, space, and change. Students interested in careers in mathematics will study subjects such as calculus, algebra, and statistics. What…
Life Sciences
What is Life Sciences? Life Sciences is composed of all scientific study of life and organisms such as biology, medicine, anthropology, and ecology. Students interested in careers in life sciences…
Laboratory Practice
What is Laboratory Practice? Laboratory Practice or Laboratory Science is the practice of completing a variety of scientific experiments and tests in a laboratory setting. Students interested in careers in…
Food Science
What is Food Science? Food Science is the study of the chemical and physical properties of food. Students interested in careers in food science will study the foundational principles of…
