Overview

The programme will enhance students’ CVs with expertise which is much sought-after by employers in a broad range of sectors, including the bio-pharmaceutical, telecommunications, data mining and analysis, IT consulting and green technologies industry sectors. The course is also a stepping-stone to PhD research in the areas of theoretical and computational physics, biological and medical physics, nanotechnology and nanoscience.

Career

The Computational Physics programme at University College Dublin prepares students for a career in industry or for further PhD research. Career opportunities are broad including the bio-pharmaceutical, telecommunications, data mining and analysis, IT consulting and green technologies industry sectors, both in Ireland and internationally. It is also a stepping-stone to PhD research in the areas of theoretical and computational physics, biomedical physics, nanotechnology and nanoscience. Prospective employers include Deloitte & Touche, Murex Inc., Intel, Pfizer, Merck, Philips, Tullow Oil, University of Edinburgh, Imperial College London, and National Institutes of Health, USA.

Programme Structure

Students will learn how to plan and develop their modelling programs and algorithms to imitate the underlying processes of a physical system, and how to analyse and test the results of their calculations.

In the negotiated learning framework, the students will be able to take modules in programming, mathematical and numerical methods and deepen their knowledge in modern theoretical and experimental physics research projects from atomistic and molecular modelling to nanooptics, spectroscopy and nanotechnology related applications.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-11 00:00:00

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More details

Applications are assessed on a rolling basis and courses will close once they are filled.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

63

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Credits

90 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Physics General Engineering & Technology View 31 other Masters in General Engineering & Technology in Ireland

Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

63

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Student insurance

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Other requirements

General requirements

This programme is intended for applicants who have a strong background in physics, chemistry, engineering, material sciences or a related discipline with a significant physics content. An upper second class honours or international equivalent is required. In special circumstances, students with a strong physics background and 2.2 class honours 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. Applicants with an IELTS score of at least 5.5 may apply for admission to the UCD Pre-Masters Pathway programme.

Tuition Fee

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International

27720 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 27720 EUR per year during 12 months.
EU/EEA

9560 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9560 EUR per year during 12 months.

Part Time

EU fee per year - €4790

Non-EU fee per year - €13860

Living costs for Dublin

1100 - 1800 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

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