TR071 - Problem With Subject Choice

Val235

Hi all.
I have a bit of a dilemma. I can't choose between the DCU Common Entry into Science course and the one in Trinity.
In TCD, I have to choose subjects to make up 60 credits. I thought this was grand since I could do all of the science subjects and avoid math. But no. I went to an Open Day in Trinity later on and found out that I definitely need to do Maths as well as Physics if I want to go down the Physics route when it comes to specialisaion.
I'm only doing Biology for my LC so I'm not sure of what the other sciences are like. (My JC knowledge doesnt do much good to help me decide for obvious reasons)
I therefore wanted to study all of the sciences in first year. But I can't. i'd need to miss out on one of the sciences to make up 60 credits. If I don't choose math then I'll miss out on a potential career in Physics, but if I choose only two sciences and math then I miss out on a potentially interesting subject.
What should I do?

(DCU offers a similar course where I must do all sciences plus maths...which appeals to me more...it's more safe)

If you study at TCD, what's it like? What are the advantages and disadvantages? What's the atmosphere like? How advanced is the research facility? Are the laboratories modern?

I really hope you can help me because I'm freaking out. I have 4 months left to decide this and there arent enough hours in the day.

Thank you in advance!

Tweej

You'll need the maths to do Physics in college. If you dislike maths for the Leaving Certificate, you really want to reconsider taking Physics in Trinity.

I don't do Science, but I'm fairly sure there's a course called Foundation Physics (10 credits) which would give you the taster you want.

There's also maths methods (10 credits) which is for the less advanced in maths which gives you the literal basics.

This would allow you to take 20 credits in Biology and Chemistry, but I do not think it would allow you to take Physics in your SF year.

apkmbarry

You have to realise you're asking people who have only studied in one college, what the advantages and disadvantages are? How is someone meant to know, when they know nothing else?

If you're an undergrad, you don't need to worry about the labs or research facilities. You've many years ahead of you yet.

But yes, you need maths to do physics passed second year.

But if you want, you can do Bio/Chem/Maths Methods and Geology. Giving you a wide scope and choice.

apkmbarry

Also, to do science in Trinity you need TWO science subjects for leaving cert from the following:

Physics, chemistry, biology, mathematics, physics/chemistry, geology, geography, applied mathematics or agricultural science

stealinhorses

presumably OP is doing biology and higher maths?