Bachelor of Science in
Physics and Instrumentation Garda Vetting Required | Programme Code: GA773 NQAI level: 7 | Places: 32 | Duration: Three years
Why study Physics and Instrumentation? An enormous amount of modern technology is based on fundamental physics research - this is particularly true of the science of measurement. It is also true to say that the advancement of all other sciences - including the medical field - and engineering, relies on the development of new measurement techniques and instrumentation. Non-destructive testing is a specialisation of the course - this is the science of testing materials and systems without dismantling or damage, utilising X-rays, ultrasound, scanning electron microscopes etc.
The aim of this programme is to satisfy those who have an interest in fundamental science, to find rewarding careers in the applications of physics to measurement science and technology. There is a high emphasis on practical work and projects - the student completes a number of projects over the course of the programme, and these can range from building electronic guitars, to making heart monitors, to finding new ways to use electron microscopy.
Note: There is no need to have studied physics at Leaving Certificate, as the fundamentals of all science subjects are delivered in year one.
Programme Modules include: • Physics with Forensics, Electronic Instrumentation, Experimental Physics
• Digital Systems and Interfacing, Principles of Instrumentation & Calibration
• Computer Programming, Green Energy Technology, Project, Control Systems
• Forensic Analysis Techniques, Thermodynamics & Energy, Robotics & Automation, Six months Industrial Placement
Career Opportunities
Review the career profiles of our graduates on
www.gmit.ie/science. It is obvious that a qualification in physics does open many doors - from medical physics to astronomy research. Opportunities also abound in sectors such as semiconductor research, calibration laboratories, and any sector that uses instrumentation - e.g. pharmaceutical, medical device, and biotechnology sectors.
Follow-on Studies
Graduates can progress onto the year four of the
B.Sc. honours degree in Physics and Instrumentation at GMIT (subject to availability of places) or to other relevant honours degree programmes at other Institutes of Technology and universities in Ireland and the UK.
130 Martina Donnellan
“I just finished the honours degree in Physics and Instrumentation in GMIT. I had a brilliant time in GMIT - I had the opportunity to spend the summer of year three working with NASA in America. There is a work placement in year three of this course. I had started off thinking I would do Applied
Biology and Biopharmaceutical Science but, after my common first year, I switched into year two of Physics and Instrumentation. The common first year is excellent, in that you can decide at the end of year on which of four honours degree courses to pursue in year two. The Physics and Instrumentation course has served me well - I got a well-paid job plus a company car immediately upon finishing the course.”
Contact: Dr. Seamus Lennon Tel: 091-742081
E-mail:
seamus.lennon@gmit.ie
Other Essential Information There is a six month industrial placement in year three. There is no need to have studied physics for the Leaving Certificate.
Próifílí na gCéimithe / Graduate Profiles
Jacqueline Keane
“After my Leaving Cert. I applied for science at GMIT - you have a common first year Science course, and at the end of first year you have a choice with regard to your further studies. This is a great system, and gives you the time to make a more mature
decision about your course of study. It allowed me to change my mind - I was originally interested in Chemistry, but found the Physics in first year to be very interesting and ‘hands on’. My job with NASA involves exploring space, stars and heavenly structures from the NASA base outside San José in California.”
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