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Chemistry serves as an innovative and fundamental science, addressing challenges across both physical and biological disciplines. Its applications are ubiquitous, ranging from developing novel materials and techniques to breakthroughs in healthcare and disease detection.
Earning a chemistry degree equips students with essential expertise and competencies for careers in research, healthcare, education, manufacturing, business, advisory services, and beyond.
Beyond subject-specific training, chemistry students cultivate versatile abilities prized by employers and society. These encompass analytical reasoning, solution-finding, interpersonal skills, and inventive thinking. While future careers remain unpredictable, chemists will play vital roles in addressing challenges related to healthcare, renewable energy, technological innovation, food security, and ecological preservation. Researchers in the School of Chemistry lead pioneering investigations, driving transformative discoveries that serve the public good. Their work spans fields like nanoscience, pharmaceutical technologies, power storage solutions, and predictive digital simulations.
Entry to Trinity College Dublin’s undergraduate programmes is highly competitive. International applicants must have completed a high school qualification equivalent to the Irish Leaving Certificate. General matriculation requirements include pass grades in English, mathematics and a language other than English. Additional requirements may apply for some courses.
Leaving Certificate
Advanced GCE (A-Level)
Combinations of subjects not permitted: Physics/Chemistry with Physics or Chemistry
All applicants must present an English language qualification. Accepted/Permitted English language qualifications are: