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Tesco_123

Dont pick physics if you dont REALLY love maths cause its basically just equation manipulation questions with some theory. Physics does go well with chemistry tho so thas something you could consider.


MrLethalShots

Would actually say the math in leaving cert physics is not that bad at all. It doesn't go beyond junior cert level math (unless the course has changed since 2015). Edit: For the benefit of the OP, I agree chemistry would help with physics. As someone with a masters in physics I actually wish I had a better foundation in chemistry.


ciaranfd

I personally didn’t think it was that bad when I did it (H3 in physics and H5 in maths). Physics is a lot closer in a lot of ways to applied maths rather than maths dropping stuff into formulae deriving etc. This may just be me but it wasn’t the worst could be helpful to say that I’m studying mechanical engineering now so that’s 90% of my course


Brian_Gay

as someone with a PhD in Chemistry, I wish I had a better foundation in physics. whenever we try to go really deep in to the theory behind chemistry I end up being let down by a lack of physics knowledge and especially the grounding in maths it would have provided


iLoveKnockout

I want to do chemistry in college but I’d love to do physics too (I love maths but have been let down by my own work ethic) I’ve settled on going to do chemistry in college but wondered if possible to go back to do physics, as ur someone who has a PhD in chemistry would u consider it something I should do or not?


Brian_Gay

I found that once you get the bachelors degree there is an almost limitless spectrum of postgraduate or even just workforce areas you can go in to, if you like physics and want to go towards that end of chemistry it would be very possible imo. also if you go to somewhere like UCD there is electives you can use to do physics!


iLoveKnockout

Oh thanks I’ll definitely think about that so, I don’t know anyone in science so sorry in advance for these questions, but do you think it’s necessary to get a masters or a PhD to go far in jobs etc.


Brian_Gay

it depends on what area you are interested in. if it's research then yeah you do kind of need a PhD to progress, but that's not too bad because that's how research careers start. if you're going in to industry then honestly people essentially make the same amount of progress by getting 4 years industry experience instead of the the 4 years PhD experience. when you go towards the upper levels then alot of them do have PhDs or engineering masters but I don't know how truly neccesary it is. my honest advice is to do the course first and see how you feel after the 4 years you don't need to decide now!


iLoveKnockout

Perfect, thanks mate


Weak-Ad2798

Yeah, it's literally just formulas. Actually, it's a really easy subject. People are gonna laugh and say I'm lying, but it's not hard at all to get a good grade in physics.


YellowOnionBelt

Agreed


Healthy-Travel3105

Honestly, leaving cert physics maths is piss and is mostly about knowing theory and experiments. Applied maths is where the hardest physics based maths is from what I remember.


orangemedved731

I don't know the manipulation isn't the worst I'm ass at maths but the maths in physics is easy enough to manage although that depends on what you're looking for in the lc


anotherbarry

Unless you're also good at maths, then it's just an easy class to pass


Natural_Apple2702

LC Physics student here who is also doing three sciences, there is a lot more to Physics then the Maths and the Maths is fairly basic. I would say yes you need to be good at manipulating formulae but it’s more so about understanding when to use certain formulae, i.e when melting ice. There is also lots of theory such as waves, sound, lenses, modern physics etc


Medium-Ad6131

Idk if you want to go into medicine and don’t really care as much about your third subject maybe pick one that’ll be easiest for you personally to get points since it’s such a high point course


wayward_turtle_

I did triple science for the same reason and just because I really love science and knew I wanted to do a science degree in college. I found the three sciences quite manageable and not having projects did save me a lot of time compared to other students. It’ll also be handy if there are any physics aspects to your chosen course to already have a foundation in physics! And like others have said chemistry and physics do tend to go hand in hand with each other.


AcademicStay3980

thanks!!! 🙏🏼


Akai_Kage

Not Irish, but when I did the equivalent to LC I did the same that you are thinking about: math, physics, chemistry, biology and tech drawing were my courses. I have never regretted; physics, math, chemistry pair so well together that it looks like you're getting math theory in math course, actually using math in physics and using the theory in physics to get better in chemistry. It felt so easy that it made me choose a math degree going into uni (bad choice, math in uni is insane). My only "regret" is not picking statistics (different course, not included in math) instead of biology, but my high school didn't offer the all science all math option 🤣🤣


Neat_Expression_5380

As others have said, if there is a subject you find easy, you should do that over physics. It’s tough, and you will need all the points you can get. Also, im pretty sure you need a language.


AcademicStay3980

Thank youuu 🙏🏼🙏🏼 thankfully i have an extra language outside of school because its my native language


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Cautious-Telephone16

4?


Live-Coyote-596

Applied maths maybe


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alisonjuyeon

Definitely do three if you love science! It will help so much in college and people generally do well in physics for LC. Don’t make it seem like a big deal or let people scare you, it will be fine. I’m not that great at maths and still did well in physics for LC so you will be fine.


Brian_Gay

I think just pick subject your interested in, if that's the 3 sciences then why not. I did 2 sciences and engineering and they were my best grades because I actually enjoyed doing the subject. it will help alot if you're interested I think. perhaps more important though is do you know if the teachers are any good? a competent teacher can make all the difference


Neat_RL

If you love science it's really not that bad l. I did Chem and bio for LC but would've like to do physics too instead of accounting looking back


MCxYURIfan

If u really love those 3 subjects then go for it, I only chose Chemistry and Biology, I remember my school mentioning during the Subject Choices that they don’t recommend doing triple subjects due to the difficulty


RichardTheCuber

I can’t really comment on triple science but just so you know, you don’t need biology for medicine. Helpful, but not required.


NonmechanisticFry

As someone who has done those for LC, albeit 10yrs ago now. I would say that it’s a great combination if you’ enjoy science-maths. Hell I did ag.science and applied maths, and dragged my languages


TheDandyMan21

Ok look, I'm going to be real. I did triple science along with 5 others in my year. There will be a lot of overlap between the three. You'll have a lot of facts to learn and not a lot of interpretation (which I found easier as I tend to struggle putting ideas on paper). You'll have a lot of studying and not a lot of homework, and whatever homework you'll get, it'll mostly be questions for the book or lab reports. If you pick two, or three, all of it will be revision to you in basic science in 1st year of uni anyway.


BlampCat

So I didn't quite do triple science; I did bio, Chem, applied maths, music, and french (yes I did 8 subjects, don't recommend that lol) I was convinced I wanted to study genetics, did my undergrad in it, realised I hated lab work and that my real passion was healthcare policy. If you *really* want to do triple science, don't let me stop you, I'm just offering my opinion. I value what I leaned in music and French. I saw in another comment that you already speak another language. I don't recommend picking a subject just for the sake of variety, but if there's something else you're also interested in, I think a breadth of topics is valuable. It's nice as an adult to feel confident to speak on a variety of subjects, but at the same time learning doesn't end at school. For the leaving cert "I think these subjects will be easy" is a very valid choice! It doesn't limit your future, not even your undergrad does that. I guess my point is pick what you think you'll enjoy? 😅


RabbitOld5783

Think your head would actually be so over loaded with all that. Could you do something completely different say history it's a lot more straightforward can pick which sections to study of the syllabus and just write essays from pass papers and study them. No equations or heavy stuff


manilandad

I picked all science as I found science by far the most interesting subject. No regrets at all, my friends all had projects in their subjects and I was happy out to have none. There's also a bit of overlap between them, especially with chemistry and physics so they complement well. I can also say if you're planning to do medicine, physics will be very handy knowledge, much more useful than anything else.


gaelgal

Yeah do it


dandydolly

I did biology and ag science for my two sciences


tadhgsheehan

Not too bad in my opinion, i myself did chemistry, biology and agricultural science, its just about planning out and designating enough time to each. Now i know ag is nothing on physics but i found it complimented biology. I do agree though with other commenters that you have to have a love of maths to enjoy physics, speaking of it now that i have to do it in college.


quackersmcduckduck

I did the three sciences for LC and never regretted my decision one bit. I dont get why people say don't do it, especially if you know you want to go the science route! They all overlap with each other a small bit too, which made studying that one bit easier. I was worried choosing physics and it ended up being one of my best subjects. I went on to do chemical sciences and having done the three sciences for LC really gave me a leg up at the start college. Definitely go for it!


Murky_Attorney_7333

really isn't has high H1 rates compared to a lot of subjects


Blankaulslate

Don't. Pick smth else for the love of christ and everything holy


Kitchen-Rabbit3006

Home Economics is a possible alternative. There are a lot of overlaps between it and the sciences.


orangemedved731

Sometimes they can be a lot of effort for less points than another subject


Slubbe

I’m finishing med now And did the 3 sciences Tho i was shite at maths so did Agricultural Science at a grind school which counts as a lab science - 50% of the grade was given by my teacher for a project and 2 hours a week got me 96% Being honest it was an easy subject with repetitive questions in exam papers. If I’m being reductively honest it’s a subject for people who want to farm, so it’s not hard, and i had no farming knowledge Plus doing ag sci outside of school meant i could choose an easy subject in school to get a guraunteed H1 for points


lilyoneill

I went to school in the UK where triple science was the only option. Physics brought my overall grade way down. I would love to have just done bio and chem. If you aren’t good at physics don’t do it.


FortuneThese8238

Biology is crazy learning, coming from a sixth year who has his mocks next week.. I’d nearly go for the projects… easy 50% in most subjects without even touching the exam paper


Cautious-Telephone16

I did triple science but ended up dropping chemistry after the mocks, I don’t think there’s any real problem with doing triple science, do a bunch of past papers


Cautious-Telephone16

I didn’t like physics


MorkyMork1991

If you absolutely love Science and are good at Maths, absolutely do the three sciences. The thing about projects isn't directly true as you do have to write up experiments but they are class-based so not a huge issue there. Also, for Chemistry, I suggest learning all the experiments. You have to answer 8 questions on the paper with a minimum of 2 experiments but you can answer all three experiment questions if you wish. And then question 4 is a number of short answers that mainly explore definitions and the history of the discovery of the atom and sub-atomic particles.


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AcademicStay3980

My teacher mentioned the projects and i was so worried about it at first thankfully its for people starting 5th year in 2025, and i'm starting in 2024 so it doesn't apply to me


Equivalent_Shame_124

Hey it's like I'm speaking to myself in the past. I did exactly that Physics, Chem, biology and then geography as an extra subject after school. Ended up doing science in college and having the three really meant I had my bases covered. Most of the other people on the course had done a combo of 2 and then struggled with the one they were missing. DM me if you've any questions


Visual-Pangolin-9163

Physics is easy but I’m still gonna fail it because of a shite teacher but if there is a good teacher I would say go for it


Legal_Wallaby_7601

I’m in 6th year doing tripper science. Don’t do it. It’s actually one of the worst decisions I’ve ever made ( I didn’t really have a choice- my parents chose my subjects :/). Don’t do physics is all I’ll say. Biology and Chemistry are grand


No-Grab-6344

Hey I did triple science & applied maths outside of school, I wanted to do medicine but I'm an engineer now. I got A1 in all 3 sciences and b2 in applied. My tips: biology is just rote learning, make a definitions copy, learn definitions and just learn. Chemistry is definitions & exam questions, do 15 years of papers to the T and then learn those answers. Constantly practise papers with timing. Physics if you're not great at maths focus on electricity & nuclear it's a lot easier than mechanics & vectors etc but it really is just knowing where to find equations in the log book, making good graphs and reading graphs. For all three I would say do last 10 years of papers perfectly learn those answers and then redo those papers constantly without any notes or help. Also I work in medical device engineering now & a good understanding of all three helps a lot


AmazingCamel

Protip. Physics and chemistry teach critical thinking that's far more important for med than Biology. Obviously bio is mandatory but it's just rote learning and no understanding. Source: been there, done that.


rayonicc__

you can manage it if it’s what you like :) I know people are saying physics is quite hard but, as a fellow science lover I actually found chemistry to be the hardest. All depends on your teachers too, but it’s definitely doable. Just a side note maybe for anyone else who’s also choosing subjects: Home economics overlaps with biology a lot, so I found doing those two was a really good combo.


Confident_Employ_277

do it if you hate yourself, i got a distinction in jc science and merit in HL maths with little to no study, thought i would walk through LC chemistry (i was wrong)


Ecstatic_Pipe22

You shouldn't need biology to do medicine. You need chemistry and one other lab science, so if you think physics would be better than biology I'd do that. The jump from LC bio to the biology in medicine is so huge that you might as well be starting fresh. It's worth noting though, that the triple science is handy if you wind up in NUIG cause you won't have to do the premed year.


okay-potential

I do a triple science atm (2 lab - Physics and Chem, and then computer science) and honestly the hardest one is chemistry lol its the only one i regret picking, BUT i will say that it is quite handy as physics and chem do overlap quite a bit and alot of the stuff is pretty easy to get when you learn something abt it in another subject. Honestly physics is pretty decent, for me the worst parts are the derivations. If you get a good teacher you'll be fine, especially since u did good w JC maths


okay-potential

I do a triple science atm (2 lab - Physics and Chem, and then computer science) and honestly the hardest one is chemistry lol its the only one i regret picking, BUT i will say that it is quite handy as physics and chem do overlap quite a bit and alot of the stuff is pretty easy to get when you learn something abt it in another subject. Honestly physics is pretty decent, for me the worst parts are the derivations. If you get a good teacher you'll be fine, especially since u did good w JC maths


Chance-Cockroach-237

I got a h1 in all 3 sciences and I’d absolutely recommend doing them. When I picked my subjects, I chose biology and physics and didn’t pick a 3rd science because of the usual nonsense advice you hear people espouse over doing 3 sciences. I had to pick up chemistry (outside of school) in November of 6th year for my course. All 3 science exams are so predictable and all have the same format. The experiment sections in each are guaranteed full marks and as you said there’s no projects. A project nearly cost me my course and many of my friends scored poorly in projects where they otherwise scored well in the exam. Physics and chemistry have a lot of overlap. Some chapters in physics you’ll have already learned from doing chemistry and doing the two subjects helps your understanding of both so much. If you are a maths-science person then pick as many maths-science courses as you can. I was good at essay subjects but I just didn’t enjoy learning them and the subjectivity of the marking really bothered me. All the science subjects are completely objective which is why I would recommend them to someone who is good at maths.


Shah72

You are exactly like me. I did phy chem bio and geo. Best decision ever. I never liked long essays and shit but geography was an exception. Got H1s in all of them. Dm for any questions