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Faculty of Science & Engineering :
Experimental Physics
MH201 - BSc (Level 8 Honours)
Entrance requirements |
2HC3 + 4OD3, English, Irish, OD3/HD3 in Mathematics, OD3/HD3 in a Science subject (i.e. Agricultural Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Physics with Chemistry) |
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Duration |
4 years |
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Points 2009 |
350 |
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Cannot be combined with |
Third and Fourth Year: Statistics |
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FETAC link |
Yes |
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Course Outline |
First Year - Physics of Motion - Atomic Picture of Matter - Energy in the Modern World - Light - Solar System and Planetary Science - Large Scale Universe |
Second Year - Physical Optics - Quantum Physics - Lasers - Astronomy - Electricity and Electronics - Classical Mechanics - Thermodynamics |
Third Year - Electromagnetism - Thermal Physics and Statistical Mechanics - Modern Physics - Computational Physics - Instrumentation and Computer Interfacing - Classical and Relativistic Mechanics |
Fourth Year Sample Module Options: - Atoms, Quanta, Nuclear, and Particle Physics - Electromagnetic Radiation and Modern Optics - Statistics and Data Analysis - Solid State Physics - Stellar Structure and Evolution - Planetary Science - Radio Astronomy and the ISM - Computational Physics - Device Physics with Applications in Astronomy |
As the fundamental science, Physics is at the heart of our world. Its laws govern all known life, from the minutest particles that make up the human body to the greatest stars and galaxies of the cosmos. From the pumping action of the heart to the speed of computer circuits to the aerodynamics of flight, Physics is the unseen hand that moves the world around us.
Understanding Physics means studying our past – where our planet came from, the origins of life – and preparing for our future, through advances at the cutting edge of engineering, science, and technology. Some of our most key innovations were devised by physicists, from the modern computer to laser technology to microwave ovens to the World Wide Web.
As a student of Experimental Physics, you will learn how to analyse and explain complex issues, to identify problems and work out solutions, and to enter into the unknown with an open mind. Your theoretical studies will be reinforced through attendance at practical laboratory sessions at NUI Maynooth’s state-of-the-art Physical Laboraties, that will give you hands-on experience of modern industrially relevant instruments and techniques.
Course Structure
Experimental Physics can be taken as a Single Honours or Double Honours Bachelor of Science degree.
All First Year Science students must take Mathematics and three other subjects. In Second Year, students take Experimental Physics and two of their First Year subjects. In Third Year, students take Experimental Physics and one of their Second Year subjects. In Fourth Year, Experimental Physics is taken at Single or Double Honours level. Double Honours students take Experimental Physics and one of their Third Year subjects. Single Honours students take Experimental Physics only.
Career Options
Our technology-driven society means that physicists are in demand, but graduates are suitable for a wide range of occupations, not only in high-tech fields but also in areas where analytical and problem-solving skills are valued. Graduates may consider careers in areas such as computing, electronics, telecommunications, semiconductors, banking, finance, and management. Entry into research is also an option, and multi-disciplinary fields may appeal such as nanotechnology, biophysics, or medical physics.
Postgraduate Options
- MSc
- PhD
Department of Experimental Physics |
Tel: 01 708 3641 Fax: 01 708 3313 Email: physics.department@nuim.ie http://physics.nuim.ie |