BSc in Physics and applied physics - gy315

Course Features

The denominated degree in Physics & Applied Physics provides a thorough grounding in physics while at the same time offering students sufficient flexibility to select subjects in other disciplines. In the summer following completion of third year, students are particularly encouraged and helped to secure a placement in industry or in a research laboratory. In the final year of study, students focus entirely on physics and select a combination of courses and project which determines the applied or experimental nature of the degree.

What does the Course entail?

Year One and Two

Year Three and Four

What can you do following Graduation?

Physics graduates enjoy very wide career opportunities. All sorts of industry welcome physics graduates because of their scientific, mathematical, computing and problem solving skills. Our graduates are to be found in many careers. Physics underpins all of science: physicists can be found working in just about any scientific field, this includes nanoscience, climate change, systems biology, etc. As a physics graduate you will be in demand for a research career and further study in Galway, Ireland, and abroad.