Science is the process of understanding the world around us and underpins many of the major industrial sectors and employers in Ireland, for example, Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Healthcare, Agri-Food and the Green Economy. A recent review of employment opportunities in Ireland by Forfás identified that Science will be at the core of the Future Skills Needs and economic recovery in Ireland.<br><br>This General Science course is ideal if you are not yet sure which Science discipline you wish to pursue and you are looking for a broad education in first year that will allow the maximum possible choice in future years.<br>Demonstrate an understanding of fundamental scientific and mathematical principles<br>Develop basic theoretical and technical skills in biology, chemistry, physics and mathematics<br>Possess the capacity to analyze and interpret a range of physical, chemical and biological data<br>Students will have developed their communications skills so as to effectively retrieve information, write reports and make presentations