Applied Physics

Program Overview

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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.

Program Outline

Extracted information for "Applied Physics" at Dublin City University

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Degree Overview

• Focus:
Understanding the natural world, applying physics knowledge to solve real-world problems.

Teaching:

Blends lectures, tutorials, and laboratory work with projects.
• Course emphasis:
theoretical and analytical knowledge, hands-on skills, problem-solving skills, analytical skills.
• Specialisms:
Data Science, Computational Physics, Semiconductors.
• Duration:
1 + 3 years (4 years total)

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Outline:

• Years 1 & 2:
• Fundamentals of Physics, Mathematics, Programming
• Laying foundation for core concepts and skills.
• Years 3 & 4:
• Deeper study of specialized topics.
• Choose from: Data Science, Computational Physics, Instrumentation, Nanotechnology, Semiconductor Materials, Plasma Physics, Microfluidics.
• Year 3: INTRA work placement (industry or research lab)
• Year 4: Final year project
• Final year project: Apply learned skills, tackle real problems, showcase abilities.

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Assessment:

• Not explicitly stated in the provided context.
• Likely includes:
• Examinations
• Assignments
• Project work
• Laboratory reports
• Presentations

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Teaching:

• Blend of lectures, tutorials, and laboratory work.
• Emphasis on hands-on learning and applying knowledge.

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Careers:

• Degree offers a gateway to diverse career paths.
• Examples: engineering, communications, semiconductors, photonics/optoelectronics, research and development.
• Job titles: Design role, Management role, Research scientist, Future Nobel laureate.
• Can satisfy requirements for teaching physics at post-primary level.
• Extensive resources available on careers for physics graduates (Institute of Physics website).

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Other:

• 96% of recent graduates in employment or further education.
• Ranked No.
1 in Ireland for Graduate Employment Rate by QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2022.
• Strong emphasis on student development and career support.

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