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Science in College By: Simon Hall With science courses in Universities and Colleges in Ireland varying with the same degree as types of beetle, it is a veritable mix match of scientific disciplines. Covering Physics, Chemistry, With science courses in Universities and Colleges in Ireland varying with the same degree as types of beetle, it is a veritable mix match of scientific disciplines. Covering Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Geology. Mix these categories still further and you get the likes of Biochemistry, Geological Physics and Biogeology. With such a diverse array of subjects is it possible to cover enough of the basics at second-level? Second-level teaching in Ireland is done through 6 years in Secondary School. The first three years are dedicated to study for what is called the Junior Certificate. Up to Junior Cert. level, science is not broken into it's respective fields but taught as a modular subject. The final three years of secondary school are dedicated to study for the Leaving Certificate. Points obtained based on your Leaving Cert. determine what courses you qualify for in University. For Leaving Certificate, science is broken into: Physics Chemistry Biology Each is taught to a fairly high standard but is it enough to cover you if you want to pursue a scientific endeavour in University. I don't think so. I think there should be an option for broader study of science at second-level without opting to study all the subjects available. Maybe with the General Election coming up, the authorities might re-examine their policies. Maybe not. Simon Hall is a Physics Student in Trinity College, Dublin. PAACO requests your support for our Students... .............................................. Learn More About PAACO Get Our Newsletter! Privacy Policy PAACO Scholarship Application (in PDF format) PAACO Members' Areas - Resources, Plans, Executive Board Meetings & Minutes, Sign-Ups... Scholarships and Financial Aid - Resources for planning, applying, budgeting & managing your grants, scholarships, financial aid, loans & money... College/University Students - Resources for tutoring, mentoring, study skills, internships, work- study, fellowships, careers, pro- fessional affiliations, etc... Articles, Books & Courses - Read free articles & learn how-to succeed - our collections of books, school supplies & materials, software & courses can help you PAACO Calendar of Events- Join us in fundraising banquets, auctions & bazaars, premium discount offer programs, dances & receptions and more... Fine Art & Precious Items Auctions- Check out the objects d'art, fine paintings & drawings and the unique array of crafted gifts in our year-round auctions PAACO Partners- Our Partners are helping to make these scholarships, support programs and resources available to the Pueblo community