Physics - Applied Physics

Key programme benefits to future students

Measurements and characterizations are key to sustaining progresses in physics, and in applying physics to the development of products and new applications. The students in the programme are taught the fundamental principles and demonstrated a comprehensive series of characterization instruments relevant to materials.



Data processing and creation of data summary and figures are important in both research and industry fields. Large datasets are today readily obtained but the drawing of useful conclusions from these requires practical knowledge in computer-based analysis, including AI-based, and presentation.



The students develop, execute and report on a research project within either one of the research groups in the department and in the Bernal Institute, or with an industrial partner. Continuous assessment of the project ensures personal initiatives and ownership of the project, proper coverage of literature, development of excellent skills in data conservation, research ethics, project design, data analysis and reporting, as well as presentation.

Autumn Modules

• Research Project 1

• Experimental Design and Research Methodology

• Condensed Matter Physics 1 & 2

• Nanoscience & Technology 1 & 2

• Semiconductor Processing 1 & 2

• Advanced Analysis of Materials 1 & 2



Optional Modules

Scientific Communication and Literature Review | Physics of Medical Instrumentation | Advanced Computational Methods in Physics | Advanced Energy Conversion and Storage | Digital Control | Noise | Research Project 3



Spring Modules

• Physics of Advanced Metrology

• Computational Methods in Physics

• Earth and Atmospheric Science

• Predictive Biomolecular Modelling Tools

• Physics of Materials

• Research Project 2

Normally a 2.2 Hons Degree (Level 8 - QQI) in an appropriate Scientific or Engineering discipline (e.g., Physics, Chemistry, Materials, Nanotechnology, etc.). Applications from other graduates who have a sufficient mathematical element in their primary degree in addition to other relevant technical background are considered as well. The programme is also successful with graduates from BSc of Science with concurrent Teacher Education programmes.



If your qualifications have been obtained in a country where English is an official language this will suffice

If this is not available, the following additional documents must be provided:

• English translation of your qualification(s)/transcripts

AND

• English language competency certificate

1 year full-time, 2 years part-time, on-campus.

Autumn

Graduate careers

Career opportunities exist throughout the high technology sector of industry, including microelectronics, instrumentation, medical technology, and information technology, employers include Analog Devices, Intel Corporation, Harris, IBM, Nortel and Boston Scientific.