SECTION 6 – THE MAYNOOTH BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE
BSc Bachelor of Science: Experimental Physics CAO Code: MH201 | CAO Points 2017: 366
For overview of the BSc Bachelor of Science MH201 go to p. 156.
Minimum entry requirements: For full details see p. 156.
>Physics deals with understanding the nature of concepts such as motion, forces, energy, matter, electricity, heat, sound and light.
>Often a distinction is made between classical physics - which includes classical mechanics, acoustics, optics, thermodynamics, and electromagnetism - and modern physics - which is the physics of matter on a very small scale or under extreme conditions, and includes quantum physics, atomic and nuclear physics, solid state physics and elementary particle physics.
>Physics is relevant to many other sciences, such as astronomy, biology, and geology. The combinations of these fields are called astrophysics, biophysics, and geophysics. As a science, physics has always been regarded as a fundamental area of human knowledge, which is evidenced by its high profile in the media and general level of human interest.
Why choose this degree? >Maynooth University has a long tradition of excellence in Experimental Physics; the inventor of the induction coil, Nicholas Callan, was Professor of Experimental Physics here from 1826 to 1864.
>We offer a broad and exciting curriculum in a vibrant learning environment as part of our four-year degree programmes in Experimental Physics (BSc Single Major and Double Major) and a BSc in Physics with Astrophysics.
>Facilities at Maynooth University are first class and include state-of-the-art laboratories, an observatory with a computerised Meade telescope, an atmospheric physics facility and radio and cosmic ray telescopes.
>Field trips and scientific visits are organised to other facilities such as L’Observatoire d’Haute Provence (France), the European Space Agency (the Netherlands), Jodrell Bank (UK), St. Luke’s Hospital, Dublin and Armagh Observatory.
Course structure 1st year
> Experimental Physics > Mathematics > Plus choose 2 other Science subjects (Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering Science, Mathematical Physics) or Critical Skills & 1 Science subject
Possible topics 1st year
> Introduction to Classical Physics: Mechanics, Physics of Heat, Electromagnetism and Optics
> Introduction to Atomic, Molecular and Nuclear Physics
> Introduction to Astrophysics: Solar System, Stars and Galaxies
2nd year
> Experimental Physics > Continue with 2 of your 1st year subjects
> Optional 10 credit Elective in 2nd year, (see p. 8 for details)
Options after graduation? Graduates from the Department have progressed to roles at Met Éireann, St. Luke’s Hospital Dublin, the European Space Agency, NASA, Caltech, Intel, Hewlett Packard, and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, to name but a few.
Physicists can find challenging and rewarding careers in fields such as medical physics, computational physics, forensic science, meteorology, astrophysics, environmental and atmospheric phys- ics. Physics graduates may also consider careers in areas such as computing, electronics, telecommunications, semiconductor industry, banking, finance and management.
Students who do sufficiently well are eligible to undertake research for an MSc or PhD degree. We have an impressive research record in astronomy, astronomical instrumentation and space science, atmospheric physics, atomic and molecular physics, imaging with THz radiation and fluid dynamics.
Maynooth Education
Critical Skills Option | Electives Option See p. 8 for details.
Contact us
Maynooth University Department of Experimental Physics, Science Building
physics.department@
mu.ie + 353 1 708 3641
www.maynoothuniversity.ie/experimentalphysics
Experimental Physics is also available with MH204: BSc Physics with Astrophysics p. 169 MH212 SED: BSc Science (with Education) p. 175
3rd year
> Experimental Physics > Continue with 1 of your 2nd year subjects
Final year
> Experimental Physics may be taken as a Single Major or as a Double Major with the other subject taken in 3rd year
2nd year
> Electricity and Magnetism > Physical Optics and Lasers > Mechanics and Thermal Physics > Quantum Physics > Astronomy
3rd year
> Celestial Mechanics and Relativity > Electronics > Quantum Mechanics > Applied Electromagnetics > Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics
> Introduction to Computational Physics
Full degree and module detail on our Course Finder
www.maynoothuniversity.ie/ourcourses 162
Final year
> Nuclear, Radiation and Particle Physics
> Computational Optics > Electromagnetic Radiation > Physics of Atoms and Quanta > Solid State Physics > Device Physics > Individual Project
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