Program Overview

Physics with Biomedical Sciences

Course Details

• CAO Code: DC175
• Course Type: Undergraduate
• NFQ Level: 8
• Placement: Yes
• Delivery Mode: Full-time
• Minimum Points: N/A
• Duration: 1 + 3 Years
• Phone: +353 (0) 1
• Email: [insert email]

Overview

If you love physics and are interested in understanding how it can be applied to biomedical sciences, this is the course for you.

Physics with Biomedical Sciences overlays the principles that underpin the chemical, biological and life sciences on a solid physics background, while exposing you to the most recent biomedical developments. You’ll learn through lectures and tutorials, and by working in our state-of-the-art laboratories. You’ll also benefit from our small class sizes and learning from our award-winning teaching staff, who are also undertaking cutting-edge research.

Careers & Further Options

• Careers: Physics with Biomedical Sciences is a gateway to a wide range of careers. Armed with highly marketable skills, you will be a powerful addition to any workforce. As a graduate, you will be well placed to take on a career in areas such as biomedical instrumentation, clinical and diagnostic services, medical imaging and image processing, lasers and medical optical systems, to name just a few. You could find yourself in either a design or management role in any area of the fast-growing biomedical, biotechnology and healthcare sectors. You could also go on to further specialised training in medical physics in order to obtain the qualification of Hospital Physicist or undertake a research programme in medical physics or the biomedical sciences.
• Career Areas:
  • Biomedical Instrumentation
  • Design Management
  • Hospital Physicist
  • Image Processing
  • Lasers
  • Medical Imaging
  • Medical Optical Systems
  • Research
• Career Titles:
  • Biomedical Instrumentation
  • Design Management
  • Hospital Physicist
  • Image Processing
  • Lasers
  • Medical Imaging
  • Medical Optical Systems
  • Research

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. There should be substantial overlap in content between the two programmes to be considered for a transfer. Results and other supporting documentation must be submitted to CAO by the closing date of 1st July. This is a competitive application process for a small quota of advanced entry places. Offers are made on a rolling basis until all places are filled. Early application is advised. Please note: Applicants should also consider applying through the appropriate route for first year entry to the programme they are interested in. This application process is only for advanced entry.
• International Applications: There is no direct entry to the programme. All entries to this programme are via DC175 Physics General Entry. For further information on international applications click here.

Course Structure

• Year 1 and Year 2: In Years 1 and 2, you’ll learn the basic foundations of physics and the fundamentals of chemistry, cell biology, anatomy and physiology.
• Year 3 and Year 4: In Years 3 and 4, you’ll study a selection of more advanced physics topics, such as Wave Optics and Laser Physics, which underpin applications in the biomedical sciences.
• INTRA: Also in Year 3, through the INTRA placement, you will have the opportunity to intern for an extended period in a hospital and experience the real medical environment. INTRA placements in private companies with business interests in medical/biological instrumentation, biotechnological applications or optical medical diagnostic applications, for example, are also possible.

How To Apply

• Applicants presenting EU school leaving examinations (EU, EFTA & UK): There is no direct entry to the programme via CAO. 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. For further information on international applications click here.
• Mature Applicants: There is no direct entry to the programme via CAO. All entries to this programme are via DC175 Physics General Entry.
• Advanced Entry: Applications are made via the CAO Advanced Entry route which will open on the 06th November to the 01st July.

Life On Campus

• Life on Campus: At DCU, our students can expect a unique campus experience. We are known for our excellent teaching and learning facilities, our active clubs and societies, and our great social and sporting facilities. All this makes DCU an exciting place to be.
• Campus: DCU has three academic campuses; Glasnevin, St. Patrick’s and All Hallows (both in Drumcondra), all close to Dublin City centre.
• Facilities: Each campus has a library (O’Reilly, Cregan and Woodlock Hall), study spaces, restaurants, and on-campus residencies. There are sports facilities on Glasnevin and St. Patrick’s, and there is a dedicated sports campus, St Claire’s, located near Glasnevin on the Ballymun Road.
• Student Supports: We have a number of academic, professional and social supports for students.
• Student Advice & Learning Skills Centre: Offers a wide range of supports and services to students and advice
• The Writing Centre: drop-in writing workshops for students through the academic year
• Maths Learning Centre: provides maths support for students of all ability levels with maths modules
• Student Learning: facilitate the transition from passive to active learning for students at DCU, by teaching study skills, nurturing critical thinking and building student confidence.
• Careers Service: work with students to help them on their professional journey into graduate employment.

FAQs

• Is DCU all one campus? DCU is a multi campus university - the Glasnevin, St Patrick's and All Hallows _campuses. The St Patrick's campus is where the Education courses are taught and some of the subjects from the BA Joint Honours degree. There is a 20-25 minute walk between the campuses but there are buses and bikes available to go between them also.
• 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, and you can find out more and apply via the Accommodation Office webpage.