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DublinArnie · 10-12-2014 10:24pm

kb98 wrote: »

Wait, explain this to me, its based on grades? Can you not just say like "i want to specialise in genetics or whatever for the third and fourth year" and that's that?

Unfortunately, you can't. Some courses such as Engineering TCD allow you to chose what you want with freedom - but for Science TCD, you have to compete for it.

I'm not sure of the exact details on how it works, but a friend told me it's like the leaving cert. The people who score the highest in their 'second year exams' are given their first choices and so on etc.

It's one of the reasons why I'm not picking this course. What happens if I don't get what I want? Sure there might be a different longer route - but I don't want to be stuck with Geology if I suck at my 2nd year exams :pac:.

kb98 · 10-12-2014 10:32pm

DublinArnie wrote: »

Unfortunately, you can't. Some courses such as Engineering TCD allow you to chose what you want with freedom - but for Science TCD, you have to compete for it.

I'm not sure of the exact details on how it works, but a friend told me it's like the leaving cert. The people who score the highest in their 'second year exams' are given their first choices and so on etc.

It's one of the reasons why I'm not picking this course. What happens if I don't get what I want? Sure there might be a different longer route - but I don't want to be stuck with Geology if I suck at my 2nd year exams :pac:.

That course is probably my third choice right now. Yeah i heard that at the biomedical engineering talk actually. I might reconsider it now like as you say imagine being forced to do something you hated!

DublinArnie · 10-12-2014 10:35pm

kb98 wrote: »

That course is probably my third choice right now. Yeah i heard that at the biomedical engineering talk actually. I might reconsider it now like as you say imagine being forced to do something you hated!

It was a very interesting talk, would of sat it a second time but my friends would of killed me :rolleyes:.

You were interested in doing Genetics at TCD? Well, the genetics course in DCU looks really really nice and the points are very achievable if you work at it. You could probably do a Ba over there and then try get a Masters at Trinity.

kb98 · 10-12-2014 10:38pm

DublinArnie wrote: »

It was a very interesting talk, would of sat it a second time but my friends would of killed me :rolleyes:.

You were interested in doing Genetics at TCD? Well, the genetics course in DCU looks really really nice and the points are very achievable if you work at it. You could probably do a Ba over there and then try get a Masters at Trinity.

Current plan is either Human Genetics(560) in TCD or Biomedical, Health and Life Sciences(also 560) in UCD. Was going to put TCD/UCD science 3rd/4th and then just a mix of courses for the last few spots

coolerboy · 11-12-2014 9:44am

DublinArnie wrote: »

It's great to be open minded, and I'm sure you'll have no problem then. For people who only want one elective from day one, a lot of pressure on them! I'm planning to do Engineering at trinity and maybe move onto biomedical or computer engineering.

Yeah I might put it as my third choice with Medicinal Chemistry on top, then pharmacy second. For the engineering what types are there to specialise in Im quite intersted in petrochemical kind☺

DublinArnie · 11-12-2014 4:18pm

coolerboy wrote: »

Yeah I might put it as my third choice with Medicinal Chemistry on top, then pharmacy second. For the engineering what types are there to specialise in Im quite intersted in petrochemical kind☺

I really don't know, what category with they be in? I heard that type of engineering rolls a lot of money early in your career.

I think i got 100% in my physchem exam today

Beca19 · 11-12-2014 7:08pm

My exams are going so badly lol kind of wish I studied properly now..

DublinArnie · 11-12-2014 7:26pm

Beca19 wrote: »

My exams are going so badly lol kind of wish I studied properly now..

There's always next time

at least you know the feel of the exams now.

My maths took a huge turn, I'm hoping I passed at least!

kb98 · 11-12-2014 8:20pm

DublinArnie wrote: »

There's always next time at least you know the feel of the exams now.

My maths took a huge turn, I'm hoping I passed at least!

I got 580 in my tests

DublinArnie · 11-12-2014 8:36pm

kb98 wrote: »

I got 580 in my tests

Nice! How did maths and irish go?

kb98 · 11-12-2014 8:40pm

DublinArnie wrote: »

Nice! How did maths and irish go?

My two worst, I got a B3 in maths and i got a D in Irish

I counted Maths for points because the extra 25 brings it up to 100

DublinArnie · 11-12-2014 8:48pm

kb98 wrote: »

My two worst, I got a B3 in maths and i got a D in Irish I counted Maths for points because the extra 25 brings it up to 100

Damn, did your teacher use past papers for the maths test? I always find the project maths papers having weird wording in their questions. Guess it'll take time to get used to.

kb98 · 11-12-2014 8:54pm

DublinArnie wrote: »

Damn, did your teacher use past papers for the maths test? I always find the project maths papers having weird wording in their questions. Guess it'll take time to get used to.

Yeah it was all off past papers, i could have tried harder for maths but like I'd be happy with a B in the LC

Kitty6277 · 11-12-2014 9:22pm

Beca19 wrote: »

My exams are going so badly lol kind of wish I studied properly now..

That's gonna me me tomorrow

Although I am making an attempt to study French

DublinArnie · 12-12-2014 12:06pm

Exams over, hoping for at least 500 points. We'll know next week

kb98 · 12-12-2014 12:44pm

good luckðŸ˜‚

DarraghFitz98 · 13-12-2014 8:56pm

505 in the Christmas tests!

Bazinga_N · 14-12-2014 1:24pm

My exams don't start until Tuesday :eek: Not looking forward to them at all!

blond45 · 14-12-2014 5:04pm

when ye say exam,s ,dont ye mean xmas tests..my lad just told me he did **** in geography 41%, near the same in tech'drawing.:(.other subjects he done very good.:).

AlanS181824 · 14-12-2014 5:40pm

5 more days and then Christmas holidays.... Can't wait.

DublinArnie · 14-12-2014 5:53pm

AlanS181824 wrote: »

5 more days and then Christmas holidays.... Can't wait.

Don't know about anyone else, but this holiday will still be busy with stuff to do for me

unfortunately.

Kitty6277 · 14-12-2014 5:59pm

AlanS181824 wrote: »

5 more days and then Christmas holidays.... Can't wait.

I have just 4 days! I cannot wait!

Tests on Monday, Wednesday and Thurdsay and then I'M DONE

Hana98 · 14-12-2014 6:42pm

Kitty6277 wrote: »

I have just 4 days! I cannot wait! Tests on Monday, Wednesday and Thurdsay and then I'M DONE

2 more days for me!!:D 2 days til Christmas holidays!:D Can not wait!!:)

coolerboy · 14-12-2014 7:08pm

Will anyone here be doing much study over Christmas....☺✏

DublinArnie · 14-12-2014 7:23pm

coolerboy wrote: »

Will anyone here be doing much study over Christmas....☺✏

Yeah, going to grind myself through some Applied Maths and hope that I don't forget anything major for my other subjects

. You?

Beca19 · 14-12-2014 7:57pm

No gonna watch Netflix non-stop for the 2 weeks :P it's called a break for a reason, don't wanna burn out by September!

DublinArnie · 14-12-2014 8:29pm

Beca19 wrote: »

No gonna watch Netflix non-stop for the 2 weeks :P it's called a break for a reason, don't wanna burn out by September!

American Netflix

DublinArnie · 14-12-2014 8:30pm

Beca19 wrote: »

No gonna watch Netflix non-stop for the 2 weeks :P it's called a break for a reason, don't wanna burn out by September!

American Netflix

Beca19 · 14-12-2014 8:30pm

DublinArnie wrote: »

American Netflix

Candian & Mexican Netflix

Bazinga_N · 15-12-2014 12:03am

Beca19 wrote: »

No gonna watch Netflix non-stop for the 2 weeks :P it's called a break for a reason, don't wanna burn out by September!

I am the exact same as you! Netflix for the fortnight

I have three nights out planned as well however! Buzzing for those!

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