Programme Overview:
- Duration:
- 1 Years / 2 Years
- Attendance:
- Full Time / Part Time
- Mode of Delivery:
- Face-to-Face
- Next Intake:
- 2023/2024 September
- Contact Name:
- Brian Vohnsen
- Contact Number:
- +353(0) 1 716 2217
- Fees:
- Fee Information
Physics provides us with a model of the universe, on an incredible range of scales, from inside the nucleus of the atom towards the edge of the observable universe. Advances in Physics underpin many technological developments, for example our knowledge of electron transport in semiconductors has led us to the point where computer processors and memory are almost ubiquitous. This UCD MSc in Physics offers a negotiated learning (NL) model for students with a Physical Science or Engineering background that allows you to customise your learning path and to tailor what you learn to your own specific needs and career aspirations. It can prepare you either for further research in a PhD programme, or employment directly after graduation.
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This relatively new programme offers the possibility for graduates to go on to PhD programmes. The MSc will prepare you for employment in the semiconductor industry as a process engineer, the financial sector as a modelling and data expert, or as an engineer in the space sector. Prospective employers include Intel Ireland, Airbus, Analog Devices, Met Éireann, and companies in the Irish Financial Services Centre.
Curricular information is subject to change
Physics is a model of the world. We educate our students to become critical thinkers, bringing a structured, questioning approach to problems. Our students, who will be graduates in Physics or related disciplines will progress along a clear route towards their career goals and/or further research programmes in Physics. Our learning environment emphasises research laboratory work and combines knowledge acquisition with problem-solving work, including data analysis and programming. Typically their MSc will cover a subset of the material described in the core of physics (the core of physics is defined by the IOP accreditation process).
Our students will be imbued with professional values including scientific integrity and ethical behaviour, and the ability to effectively communicate complex information. Students on the programme will be assessed using a variety of methods, including problem-sets, examinations, reports and oral presentations.
On successful completion, students will have acquired knowledge in a specific area of Physics, to a level that will enable them to participate in research activity at the level required to conduct a PhD and qualified to work in appropriate sectors at a MSc level.
MSc Physics (F012) Full Time
EU fee per year - € 9560
nonEU fee per year - € 27720
MSc Physics (F013) Part Time
EU fee per year - € 4790
nonEU fee per year - € 13860
***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.
Industry work placements may be possible.
Students are supported in organising a placement with an academic research group. Where they choose to organise an internship with an industrial partner, they may be supported in this.
Graduate Profile
Oisín Maguire, PhD Student in Plasma Spectroscopy, UCD School of Physics
I chose to study the MSc Physics (Negotiated Learning) due to its flexibility and engaging topics: from nano-mechanics and nano- optics to plasma physics. A wide variety of prospective research projects will fit practically every student, regardless of their specific background and research interests. Overall, this MSc gave me the insight I needed to progress my career and the knowledge that is required to have a successful career.
Data and expertise from telescope missions Hubble and XMM are available. Training in satellite equipment, e.g. CubeSat and CanSat, allows students the opportunity to launch their own experiment on a high altitude ballooon. Mission Design internationalises the student experience through collaboration with students from two other universities, in the design of a gamma-ray experiment modelled on ESA’s concurrent design facility.
The following entry routes are available:
* Courses will remain open until such time as all places have been filled, therefore early application is advised