Chemistry deals with the composition of matter, the law of chemical change and the relation between the properties and composition of substances. In other words it involves everything we use, wear, consume, including medicine, plastics, preservatives etc. Human Nutrition in DIT requires HC Chemistry. Dentistry and Medicine in UCC requires HC in Chemistry plus HC in either Physics or Biology. Veterinary Science in UCD and Pharmacy in TCD also require HC in Chemistry.

Chemistry is divided up into:

• Organic
• Inorganic

Taking natural chemicals and making new substances, used in medicines, synthetic clothing, food etc.
Study of atoms - how they react with other atoms and what happens when they react!
Study of chemicals - Periodic table.

There are 28 mandatory student experiments which must be carried out over the two years.

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