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General Science NUIG or TCD

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  • 08-02-2017 12:32am
    #1
    CourseChoice 2017
    Registered Users Posts: 3 ✭


    Hi,
    Im thinking of doing general science next year as i like physics maths and biology but don't feel i can specialise already. Right now im thinking of NUIG or TCD. I was wondering if theres any major differences between the two courses. Are certain universities better for certain subjects than others?
    Ive been told that work experince/placement/ lab time is very important for job prospects. Is there much of the practical side of things in these courses ?

    All help is much appreciated!
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    #2
    fishtastico
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    I did general science in TCD and would recommend it. Not sure about NUIG, but from what I remember work experience wasn't provided as part of the course. In most biology subjects, you do a lab placement (in a research lab in the university) in your final year. That's good for picking up lab skills, but you're unlikely to do much networking through that. I do know guys that did work placements as part of their science degree in Maynooth.

    As for practicals, I imagine NUIG and TCD are pretty similar. You do a few hours in labs each week and write reports on the work. If you're paying attention to what you're doing you can use this to pad out your CV.

    It's also important to remember that it's tough to get a proper science job with a primary degree. You could need to go on and do an MSc or PhD, depending on what you want to do (or not). Not that you need to worry about that just yet.


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    #3
    CourseChoice 2017
    Registered Users Posts: 3 ✭CourseChoice 2017


    Hi sorry for replying so late, did you find it hard to get a job afterwards and what was the general consensus of your peers ?


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    fishtastico
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    I went on to further study, but didn't find it too hard to get a job. Having a marketable area of study (Biotech vs Early Irish) and getting a good network of friends from college is more valuable than worrying about the course.

    If you're worried about jobs the best thing is to study something that's in demand and know people that can refer you. Otherwise, pick something that you really like and follow the opportunities that present themselves.


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