This programme is intended for applicants who have a strong background in physics, chemistry, engineering, material sciences or a related discipline with a significant physics content. An upper second class honours or international equivalent is required. In special circumstances, students with a strong physics background and 2.2 class honours may be accepted.
Applicants whose first language is not English must also demonstrate English language proficiency of IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.0 in each element), or equivalent.
Students meeting the programme’s academic entry requirements but not the English language requirements, may enter the programme upon successful completion of UCD’s Pre-Sessional or International Pre-Master’s Pathway programmes. Please see the following link for further information
Pathway Programmes
These are the minimum entry requirements – additional criteria may be requested for some programmes
Describe the state-of-the-art knowledge and skills in the field. Apply knowledge gained and skills developed to a specific project in the field. Use the underlying physics of the field to find, assess and use up-to-date information in order to guide progress. Engage actively in addressing research topics of current relevance. Set up, conduct and interpret simulations and/or experiment to create new knowledge. Draw on a suite of transferrable skills including critical thinking, problem-solving, scientific report writing, communication skills, teamwork, independent work, professional networking, and project management. Presenting findings both orally and in written form, to thesis level. Plan, execute and report the results of a numerical investigation and compare results critically with predictions from theory and experimental evidence. The programme prepares you for a career in industry or for further PhD research. Career opportunities are broad, including the bio-pharmaceutical, telecommunications, data mining and analysis, IT consulting and green technologies industry sectors, both in Ireland and internationally. It is also a stepping stone to PhD research in the areas of theoretical and computational physics, biological and medical physics, nanotechnology and nanoscience. Recent and prospective employers include Deloitte, Murex Inc., Intel, Pfizer, MSD, Philips, Tullow Oil, the University of Edinburgh, Imperial College Lo There are opportunities to apply for an internship* in an academic or industry workplace. The internship comprises a research project, the theme of which is chosen by the student in agreement with the supervisor and MSc Course Director. The project may include experimental research, modelling/simulations research, and/or other research appropriate to the MSc programme theme. *Placements are secured through a competitive process and are not guaranteed. Below is a list of all modules offered for this degree in the current academic year. Click on the module to discover what you will learn in the module, how you will learn and assessment feedback profile amongst other information. Incoming Stage 1 undergraduates can usually select an Elective in the Spring Trimester. Most continuing undergraduate students can select up to two Elective modules (10 Credits) per stage. There is also the possibility to take up to 10 extra Elective credits.