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Faculty of Science & Engineering :
Mathematical 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: Chemistry |
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FETAC link |
Yes |
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Course Outline |
First Year
- Mechanics - Introduction to Special Relativity - Mathematical Methods - Introduction to Quantum Physics |
Second Year
- Mathematical Methods - Mechanics - Electricity and Magnetism - Statistical Thermodynamics |
Third Year
- Classical Mechanics - Special Relativity - Computational Physics I - Fluid Mechanics - Mathematical Methods - Quantum Mechanics I |
Fourth Year
- Computational Physics II - Electricity and Magnetism - Quantum Mechanics - Particle Physics - Mathematical Methods - Cosmology - Statistical Physics - Quantum Information Processing - Chaos and Non Linear Dynamics - Solid State Physics |
Studying Mathematical Physics
Mathematical Physics, or Theoretical Physics, is one of the most exciting and dynamic areas of study. Theoretical physicists study the entire physical world from microscopic astrophysical principles of the Universe. The scope of its subject area ranges over such topics (to name but a few) as, semiconductors, lasers, fractals, chaos, black holes, the Big Bang, the fundamental forces of nature, neural networks and the simulation of physical and biological systems.
As a student, 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. Mathematical Physics is also fundamental to all the other science subjects and to engineering.
Course Structure
Mathematical 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 Mathematical Physics and two of their First Year subjects. In Third Year, students take Mathematical Physics and one of their Second Year subjects (except Chemistry). In Fourth Year, Mathematical Physics is taken at Single or Double Honours level. Double Honours students take Mathematical Physics and one of their Third Year subjects. Single Honours students take Mathematical 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 and software development, electronics, telecommunications, semiconductors, banking, finance, management, and teaching. Entry into research is also an option, and multi-disciplinary fields may appeal such as nanotechnology, biophysics, or medical physics.
Postgraduate Options
- HDip in Mathematical Science
- MSc in Mathematical Physics
- PhD in Mathematical Physics
Department of Mathematical Physics |
Professor D. M. Heffernan Tel: 01 708 3774 Fax: 01 708 3967 Email: dmh@thphys.nuim.ie www.thphys.nuim.ie |