Science

– Biological, Biomedical & Biomolecular Sciences
– Chemistry & Chemical Sciences
– Mathematical, Physical and Geological Sciences
– No Preference

Students can study subjects from more than one stream in First Year. It is also possible for students to change their stream in First Year.

The No Preference option is for students who are interested in subjects in different For example, a student may be interested in Environmental Biology and Geology. As Environmental Biology is in the Biological, Biomedical & Biomolecular Sciences stream and Geology is in the Mathematical, Physical & Geological Sciences stream, students interested in these subjects can choose ‘No Preference’. Students who choose the No Preference stream are offered the same First Year module guarantees as students who choose the other streams.

The flexible curriculum allows students to specialise in First Year should they know what they want to study. For example, if you are only interested in Physics, you can focus your studies from First Year onwards in Physics.

The number of compulsory modules has been kept low to allow to you try out other subjects that you may not be familiar with or to deepen your interest in the areas that you wish to pursue to degree level.

Students make an informed decision about their degree subject at the end of Second Year.

During Orientation Week, academics and staff from the Science Office will be available to assist you in choosing your modules and in completing your registration. Academic advice is also available from experienced tutors when you drop in to the Maths and Computer Science Support Centres.