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. Those skills are refined here with dedicated coursework.

*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

Elective Modules (choose 4):

Experimental Design and Research Methodology | Condensed Matter Physics 1 | Nanoscience & Technology 1 | Semiconductor Processing 1 | Advanced Analysis of Materials 1 | Physics of Advanced Metrology | Computational Methods in Physics | Earth and Atmospheric Science | Predictive Biomolecular Modelling Tools | Physics of Materials



Spring Modules

• Research Project 2

Elective Modules (choose 4):

Scientific Communication and Literature Review | Condensed Matter Physics 2 | Nanoscience and Nanotechnology 2 | Semiconductor Processing 2 | Advanced Analysis of Materials 2 | Physics of Medical Instrumentation | Advanced Computational Methods in Physics | Advanced Energy Conversion and Storage | Digital Control | Noise



Summer Module

• Research Project 3

Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree (NFQ Level 8) with at least a second-class honour, grade 2 (2:2) in a relevant or appropriate Scientific or Engineering subject e.g., Physics, Chemistry, Materials, Nanotechnology, etc.



Applications from graduates who have a sufficient mathematical element in their primary degree in addition to other relevant technical background will also be considered.



The programme is also open to graduates from BSc of Science with concurrent Teacher Education programmes.

Other Entry Considerations:



We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet the standard entry requirements, as long as you can show that you have the knowledge, skills, and experience needed for the programme.



At UL, we value all kinds of learning and support different ways to qualify through our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) policy.

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

Autumn

Graduate careers

Career opportunities including microelectronics, instrumentation, medical technology and information technology