理学学士学位课程可让您在决定四年制荣誉学位的专业领域之前，先修读一般科学领域的各种科目。对于想要学习理科但尚未准备好将其选择范围缩小到特定主题的学生来说，这是理想的选择。例如，您可以选择物理科学的科目，然后将它们与生物科学，数学科学或地球与海洋科学的科目相结合。存在从大学提供的广泛学科中选择的机会。但是请注意，配额适用于理学学士学位课程的第二年科目。
The GY301 Bachelor of Science degree programme allows you to take a variety of subjects in Science before you decide which scientific area to specialise in for your four-year honours degree. It is the ideal choice for students who are interested in several areas of science and who want the flexibility to explore their scientific interests further before committing to a particular specialism.<br>The programme provides a solid foundation in Science subjects in the first year, with module offerings in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Mathematical Studies, Computing and Applied Mathematics.<br>Progressing into second and third year you can choose from a wide range of 20 different specialties, referred to as pathways, including Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Plant and AgriBiosciences, Botany and Plant Science, Zoology, Earth and Ocean Sciences, Physics and Applied Physics, Physics and Climate Physics, Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Computing, Data Science, Anatomy, Physiology, Pharmacology.<br><br>Career Opportunities<br>University of Galway is a research-intensive university, where our teaching is inspired by our global research impact.<br>On the completion of your degree, as a University of Galway Bachelor of Science graduate you will be equipped with the scientific knowledge and methods, creative problem-solving aptitude and innovation ability required to foster lifelong critical thinking. <br>Modules and pathways are designed to instill scientific techniques, transferrable skills, and the ability to work equally well individually or in teams. These skills are essential for any career orientated towards research and development (R&D) as well as many other professional careers in industrial, academic and public sectors. The GY301 Bachelor of Science programme is a degree that will empower you to join the next generation of graduates who will face and solve some of the challenges of our changing world, from mitigating against irreversible climate change, meeting the world's food and energy demands or developing knowledge and technology to protect the health of society and the environment.