Program Overview

Applied Physics

Overview

The Applied Physics course focuses on the real-world applications of fundamental physics. Students learn through a blend of lectures, tutorials, and laboratory and project work, gaining theoretical and analytical knowledge as well as excellent hands-on experimental, problem-solving, and analytical skills.

Careers & Further Options

• Careers: Applied Physics is a gateway to a wide range of careers, including engineering, communications, semiconductors, photonics/optoelectronics, and research and development.
• Career Titles: Communications, Education, Electronics, Engineering, Information Technology, Optoelectronics, Photonics, Research and Development, Semiconductors, Teaching
• Career Areas: Communications, Education, Electronics, Engineering, Information Technology, Optoelectronics, Photonics, Research and Development, Semiconductors, Teaching

Entry Requirements

• General Entry Requirements: There is no direct entry to the programme. All entries to this programme are via DC175 Physics General Entry.
• Advanced Entry: Applicants that have completed at least one year of study at NFQ Level 6, 7 or 8 at another institution may apply to continue their studies on a similar programme at DCU.
• International Applications: There is no direct entry to the programme. All entries to this programme are via DC175 Physics General Entry.

Course Structure

• Year 1 and Year 2: The basic foundations of physics, mathematics, and programming will be laid in Years 1 and 2.
• Year 3 and Year 4: Students will study a range of topics in greater depth, including specialist topics such as data science, computational physics, instrumentation, nanotechnology, semiconductor materials, plasma physics, and microfluidics.

How To Apply

• Applicants presenting EU school leaving examinations (EU, EFTA & UK): There is no direct entry to the programme. All entries to this programme are via DC175 Physics General Entry.
• Applicants presenting examinations from outside the EU: There is no direct entry to the programme. All entries to this programme are via DC175 Physics General Entry.
• Mature Applicants: There is no direct entry to the programme. All entries to this programme are via DC175 Physics General Entry.
• Advanced Entry: Applications are made via the CAO Advanced Entry route which opens from the 6th November to 1st July.

Life On Campus

• Campus Life: Studying in DCU isn’t just about course work. The university is rich in student life and activities.
• Facilities: DCU has a number of academic, professional, and social supports for students, including the Student Advice & Learning Skills Centre, The Writing Centre, Maths Learning Centre, and Student Learning.
• Accommodation: DCU does have on-campus accommodation for undergraduate and postgraduate students.

FAQs

• Is DCU all one campus? DCU is a multi-campus university - the Glasnevin, St Patrick's, and All Hallows campuses.
• If I'm studying on the St Patrick's campus, can I use the library and sports centre on the Glasnevin campus? Yes, all facilities such as sports and accommodation are open for all DCU students to avail of.
• Are there libraries in DCU and if they have wifi and work stations? We have a brand new state of the art four-floor library on our St. Patrick's Campus which complements the existing library on the Glasnevin campus. There is free wifi, work stations as well as desktop computers.
• Does DCU provide accommodation? DCU does have on-campus accommodation for undergraduate and postgraduate students.