Bachelor of Science (Physics & Applied Physics)
College of Science
Key facts
Entry requirements
Minimum HC3 in two subjects and passes in four other subjects at H or O Level in the Leaving Certificate including: Irish, English, Mathematics, a laboratory science subject (i.e. Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Physics with Chemistry (joint) or Agricultural Science) and any two other subjects recognised for entry purposes.
Duration:
4 years
Next start date: September 2012
Entry points(2011): 390
A Level Grades (2011): AAB (A-Level)
Average intake: 10
Course overview
Physics is the fundamental science which seeks to understand the basic laws governing the structure of matter, the nature of energy and the physical forces that form our world. The topics of the programme span from the nature of the short-range forces which operate inside the atomic nucleus, to the origin and structure of the universe. Physics underpins many areas of science and technology, including nanotechnology, microelectronics, imaging, communications, renewable energy and environmental monitoring, and it provides the foundation for many new technologies across the sciences, engineering, and medicine.
Course outline
Year 1
- Physics
- Three of the following:
- Mathematics
- Applied Mathematics
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
Year 2
- Physics (four modules)
- Two of the following:
- Applied Mathematical Science
- Mathematics
- Applied Mathematics
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
Year 3
- Physics (six modules)
- Choice of four modules from the College of Science
Year 4
- Physics (six core Physics modules)
- Two courses in either Physics or Applied Physics
- Laboratory, project work and problem solving
Further education
Honours graduates can pursue higher degrees in Physics or in other related disciplines, such as engineering, biomedical science, meteorology, energy/environmental studies, and medical physics.
Find out more
The College of Science
T 353 (0)91 493 114
F 353 (0)91 750 501
E physics@nuigalway.ie
www.nuigalway.ie/physics
CAO code
GY315
Fees for this course
EU (Total): €7,492
- Tuition: €5,268
- Student contribution: €2,000
- Student levy: €224
Non-EU (Total): €13,750
Current Students
Ciaran Monahan
BSc (Physics and Applied Physics)
"...I chose the course at NUI Galway because I had heard that it had an excellent physics programme with a variety of specialities. Also NUI Galway has a great research record, and publishes a large number of papers every year. I would definitively recommend this course to others. You are challenged every day on this course, from your first day!..."
