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  • 30-01-2009 10:02pm
    #1
    Absolute Zero
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 636 ✭✭✭


    Hello , sorry to bother you :o

    i am putting Environmental Science & Health as my number one CAO application. can any students give me some information about it?

    Thanks !!!
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  • #2
    AlkalineAcid
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 281 ✭✭AlkalineAcid


    Put common entry down as your #1 if you want to do ESH. Year 1 is the same for everyone. I'm a common entry first year and the subjects are the same for chemistry, analytical science, environmental science, genetics and biotech. One big class. With common entry you'll have the choice of environmental science but you'll also leave the choice open to all of the courses. The timetable looks hectic but it's easy enough. Similar hours to secondary school. First year's been fun so far. Good luck.


  • #3
    belleray
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 78 ✭✭belleray


    Hey, I was in the first class to do this course.
    There are many great things about this course, when I did it the classes tended to be smaller than some of the other science options which is great for actually learning more, the lecturers get to know you better, its easier to ask questions and ask for help. For the most past the lecturers on this course are some of the best in the science schools, they really do care and take a real interest in you.

    As for putting down CE I'd be inclined to not do that as your #1 if what you really want is ESH, it is common for the first year so if you do some research during the first year and decided ESH isn't what you want you can still opt to transfer course (at the colleges descression) but getting into CE doesn't mean you'll def have a place in ESH to go into.

    The third year international field trip is awesome but alot more work that you would think.

    Most of the courses tend to be quite social sciencey - looking at cause, effect, solution. Chemistry tends to be the most pure science courses (shared with some of the other courses, it can be quite hard). I ended up taking Chemistry as my major subject (did my final year project in chemistry) and Physics as my minor - turned out to be a fantastic choice, far more interesting than I'd expected (hard work but worth it)

    Its also worth considering what you want to do with the degree, 2 years out and of a class of 14 we have two in env consultancy jobs, one in medicine, two in health and safety roles, one in the county council, one doing lab qa work and the rest in non related fields. If you want lab work the analytical route is a better idea, more experience, more targeted learning. Depending on the subjects this degree can be either too general or too focused and for any kind of specialist work you'd need a masters or phd really.

    Just my opinion, go with what you feel is right for you, I knew the minute I heard about this course it was what I wanted to do and it was the right choice for me. It was very hard being the guinea pigs but it paid off in the end, I got my degree and am in a job I love. They should have learned from their mistakes from our time but I'd still really recommend a class rep who attends the relevant meetings to make sure the classes voice is heard.


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