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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.

Environmental Science

Environmental Science

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What is Environmental Science? Environmental Science is the study of how to solve environmental problems using physics, biology, ecology, and other interdisciplinary studies. Students pursuing careers in environmental science will…
Careers in Ecology

Careers in Ecology

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What is Ecology? Ecology is the study of the relationship between living things, including humans, and their environments. Students pursuing careers in ecology will explore ecological principles such as evolution,…
Civil Engineering

Civil Engineering

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What is Civil Engineering? Civil Engineering is the study of the designing of major transportation projects, including roads, buildings, airports, tunnels, dams, and bridges. Students pursuing careers in civil engineering…
3DWIT Online 3D Printing Training Courses

3DWIT Online 3D Printing Training Courses

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Waterford Institute of Technology (WIT) are hosting 3DWIT hands-on training in the field of additive manufacturing, also known as 3D Printing Training. The training is in response to the educational…
UCD New Crop Science Degree

UCD New Crop Science Degree

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The UCD School of Agriculture and Food Science has launched a new Crop Science programme for entry from September 2021. This exciting new programme is the only third level Crop…
NUIG MedTech Forum

NUIG MedTech Forum

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The National University of Ireland Galway will host their NUIG MedTech Forum on Mon, 23 November 2020 from 09:00 – 14:00. MedTech Forum highlighting NUIG Campus Innovations for COVID19 Global…
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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What Is Horticulture? Over the past decade or so, there a rising demand for locally grown Irish produce. There are several reasons for this, including a growing population. In addition,…
Environmental Studies

Environmental Studies

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What is Environmental Studies? 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…
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…