You can specialise in any two subjects from chemistry, physics or mathematics. The first two years are common to all students. At the start of the third year, you choose two subjects to specialise in (chemistry/physics, maths/physics or chemistry/maths). You will be qualified to teach your two speciality subjects to honours Leaving Certificate level. In your fourth year, you further specialise in one of your two chosen subjects. A quarter of the course is devoted to education, particularly science education, while the remainder focuses on two of physics, chemistry or mathematics, with additional courses in biology and IT. During first year all science and mathematics modules will be taken in common with other first year science students. The second year builds on this content and integrates science and mathematics with education, and you will teach in a school for two weeks. A 14-week teaching practice module dominates Year Three, while Year Four allows you to opt for further modules in one major area. A major science or mathematics education project is part of your final year.

As a graduate you will be qualified to teach two of chemistry, physics or mathematics to senior cycle at second level in Ireland and abroad (see www.teachingcouncil.ie). The majority of our graduates have taken up careers in post-primary teaching. Others have continued to postgraduate level. With your scientific knowledge and interpersonal and IT skills you could also consider industrial positions, such as industrial training.