Common Entry Science (Physics+Maths)

F9Devil

Hello,

I'm looking at choosing Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry for Common Entry Science. The catch is I do ordinary maths for the Leaving Cert. I also don't do Physics.
I do Chemistry and Biology, consistent high grades (A1 Biology)(A2-B1) chemistry. I feel I want to broaden my science horizons by taking up higher maths and physics, both of which

I feel I'm more than capable of studying.

I've also talked to my maths teacher, who said it's possible to successfully weather this rough transfer with a lot of hard work.

Any inputs?

bscm

Physics can be done from scratch, I would recommend going over the LC course before you begin otherwise you'll find it hard. I did Physics for the Leaving and some of it is a little complicated to me.

Maths is doable for people in OL but obviously people who sat the HL paper would have an advantage. The lecturers do try to accommodate OL people but they sometimes expect everyone to know certain things or forget that everyone isn't on the same level.

It wouldn't be the easiest degree area given your subjects, but if you're willing to work, I don't see why it could pose too big of a problem

F9Devil

Will be there no special requirements for picking maths and physics?

Have you done this in Common entry? Has anyone else?

ApeXaviour

A friend of mine who sat OL maths did that subject combination. It took a lot of work but he managed, graduated with a high 2-1 batchelors, and has now recently graduated with his PhD in Physics from Trinity.

Personally I would say the Physics may be more of a challenge, though if you've sat HL LC chemistry I imagine it will help a great deal, but again you have a lot to catch up on. Unlike other less technical subjects, it's not about the breadth of your knowledge, rather things one learns are built directly upon previous understanding.

If you have the self motivation to put in the work and figure out what's going on you shouldn't have much problem. It's the (correctly applied) perspiration rather than aptitude where most students fall.

bscm

F9Devil wrote: »

Will be there no special requirements for picking maths and physics?

Have you done this in Common entry? Has anyone else?

Science in Trinity is Common Entry unless you want to do PCAM/Nano, Theoretical Physics... the prospectus will give you more details.

I'm currently in Common Entry Science. There are no "special requirements", only the entry requirements (HC3 in 2 Science subjects, or HC3 in one Science and HC3 in Maths). You don't need a certain grade in a certain subject to do that module or pursue that degree option. It's recommended but not compulsory.

You are asked during Freshers Week to outline what subjects and what level you did for the LC, but that's only to help a member of staff guide you in picking your modules, and also to see what level the students in a module are at.