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GradDip (NFQ Level 9)

This course is available through the following application route(s)

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This programme offers graduates an opportunity to tailor the MSc curriculum to a targeted area of expertise in physics.
  • Offers specialisation in Space Science, Nano Bio Science and Nano Technology
  • This is a flexible programme where the students can design and control their training experience
  • The modules are delivered by research active international staff with worldwide reputation

About This Course

  • Apply knowledge gained and skills developed to specific problems in the field.
  • Critically assess data and simulations.
  • Describe the state-of-the art knowledge in specific areas of the field.
  • Draw on a suite of transferable skills including critical thinking, problem solving, scientific writing and communication skills.
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  • Students should also have developed their ethical behaviour including critical thinking, understanding of arguments and consequences, and scientific integrity

GradCert Physics (F092) Part Time
EU          fee per year - € 3420
nonEU    fee per year - € 9700

GradDip Physics (F093) Part Time
EU          fee per year - € 6870
nonEU    fee per year - € 19400

***Fees are subject to change
Tuition fee information is available on the UCD Fees website. Please note that UCD offers a number of graduate scholarships for full-time, self-funding international students, holding an offer of a place on a UCD graduate degree programme. For further information please see International Scholarships.

  • Entrance to the programme requires a degree or equivalent in Physics, Engineering, Computer Science or a related discipline. An upper second class honours, or the international equivalent is required.
  • In special circumstances, students with a strong physics background and lower second class honours degree 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.
    You may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), as UCD recognises formal, informal, and/or experiential learning. RPL may be awarded to gain Admission and/or credit exemptions on a programme. Please visit the UCD Registry RPL web page for further information. Any exceptions are also listed on this webpage.
  • Part Time option suitable for:

    Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
    International (Non EEA) applicants: No


    General application route(s) for Irish/UK/EU applicants* for International (non-EU) applicants* to Physics:

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    F093
    Physics
    Graduate Diploma

    Part-Time
    Commencing September 2025
    Graduate Taught
    Not available to International applicantsApply
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    F092
    Physics
    Graduate Certificate

    Part-Time
    Commencing September 2025
    Graduate Taught
    Not available to International applicantsApply
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