What is Science?

Science is about knowledge: the generation of knowledge through research and its acquisition through learning. Scientific investigation allows us to understand the world around us: how the physical world evolved since the Big Bang approximately 13.8 billion years ago; the nature of the chemical world; the origin of life and its evolution into the spectacular diversity and complexity of life forms that are evident today. Importantly, the application of scientific knowledge has led to world changing developments such as modern medicine, the mobile phone, the world-wide web and efficient methods of energy production. Moreover, as we acquire new knowledge, our understanding of the world changes which in turn leads to new and better applications. There is still much to discover and new applications to be developed. Do you want to contribute?

Science: The course for you?

Science at Trinity is offered through four different entry routes/streams leading to an honours degree following four years of study. We have reimagined our science programme and offer students the opportunities to choose from four entry paths/streams: Biological and Biomedical Sciences; Chemical Sciences; Geography and Geoscience; Physical Sciences. Four entry routes leading to one of 19 exit routes. The programme will offer students a detailed knowledge and thorough understanding of the scientific method plus an appreciation that scientific knowledge changes and evolves in response to the acquisition of new information. Students will learn scientific skills while developing communication skills and an understanding of the role and Influence of scientific knowledge on society.

Graduate Skills and Career Opportunities

Science Graduates develop a wide range of skills including:

• A working understanding of the scientific method and how scientific knowledge is acquired
• A broad understanding of the basic scientific disciplines
• A capability for critical thinking and evaluation of current and novel concepts and ideas
• A detailed knowledge of the specialist area of study, its core principles and an awareness of its knowledge boundaries
• Creativity, with an ability to formulate novel concepts and ideas
• The ability to collect qualitative and quantitative data with precision and organisation
• The numeracy to analyse and critically evaluate data using appropriate mathematical, statistical, computational and other relevant methods
• Ability to work both individually and within a team
• Capability to manage a project, set and achieve objectives and manage resources.
• Capability to communicate knowledge, concepts and ideas to scientific and non-scientific audiences.
• Capability to communicate effectively within a team and between teams working collaboratively in both inter- and intra-disciplinary contexts.
• An understanding of the role and influence of scientific knowledge on society.
• An appreciation of the importance of scientific knowledge in wealth generation and entrepreneurship.
• An appreciation of the requirement to use scientific knowledge for sustainable progress, growth and development.