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Science
These subjects demonstrate how to explore nature using carefully planned methods, and teach the basic methods and findings of scientific investigation. 

Brief Description:
We come across science in everyday things in the world around us, both living and non-living. Studying Science in school can help you to understand the importance of science in our lives and in the environment.


How will Science be useful to me?
Many of the skills you learn while studying science such as problem solving and investigation skills are very useful outside of school and will be of use to you in whatever job you choose to do. In third level there are many different types of science courses on offer and many different careers open to science students. These include becoming a: pharmacist, radiographer, doctor, dentist, technician, psychologist, astronomer, teacher, vet and researcher.



Note: A new specification for Junior Cycle Science will be taken by first year students from September 2015.

Revised syllabus gets first national outing - News Item


Course Outline
View / Download Science Factsheet [pdf file] 
View / Download full curriculum [pdf file] 
Portumna Community School, St. Brigid's Road, Portumna, Co. Galway H53 N403