SECTION 7 – SCIENCE SPECIALISED DEGREES
BSc Physics with Astrophysics CAO Code: MH204 | CAO Points 2018: 425
CAO Code: MH204 CAO Points 2018: 425 CAO Points Range 2017: 423-520 Places 2018: 20
Erasmus/Study Abroad Option: Subject to availability Mature Applicants: See p. 202 UK, EU & International Applicants: See p. 207 QQI Link: No
Leaving Certificate: 2H5 & 4O6/H7, Irish, English & a
>If you are passionate about understanding astrophysical phenomena, this degree has been designed for you.
>It is based on the Single Major degree in Experimental Physics but with an increased emphasis on studying the physical principles needed to understand astronomical objects such as planets, stars and galaxies, as well as the dynamics of the Universe as a whole.
>You will study the latest telescopes, satellites, detector technology and data analysis techniques used to make the exquisitely sensitive observations needed in modern astrophysics.
>In addition you will receive an excellent grounding in all the core areas of Experimental Physics, opening up all the career opportunities available to physicists.
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.
>Facilities 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 and Armagh Observatory.
Maynooth Education
Critical Skills Option | Electives Option See p. 13 for details
Course structure 1st year
> Physics with Astrophysics > Mathematics >Choose 2 other Science subjects (Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering Science, Mathematical Physics) or Critical Skills and 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
Science subject (i.e. Agricultural Science, Applied Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Physics, or Physics with Chemistry) & O4/
H7 Mathematics Duration: 4 years Placement Option: No
Options after graduation? >Physicists and astrophysicists find employment in high-tech fields and in areas where analytical and problem-solving skills are valued. Graduates 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.
>Astrophysicists can find challenging and rewarding careers in astrophysics and also in fields such as medical physics, computational physics, forensic science, meteorology, environmental and atmospheric physics.
>Students who do sufficiently well are eligible to undertake research for an MSc or PhD degree under the supervision of one of the members of academic staff, who run active research programmes in these areas. This option is especially suitable for those wishing to pursue research careers, either in industry or academia.
Contact us Maynooth University Department of Experimental Physics, Science Building
physics.department@
mu.ie + 353 1 708 3641
www.maynoothuniversity.ie/experimental-physics
You might also like Computational Thinking p. 188 Experimental Physics p. 166 Theoretical Physics and Mathematics p. 174
2nd year
> Physics with Astrophysics >Continue with 2 of your 1st year subjects
>Optional 10 credit Electives (see p. 13 for details)
3rd year
> Physics with Astrophysics >Continue with 1 of your 2nd year subjects
Final year
> Students take Physics with Astrophysics only
2nd year
> Electricity and Magnetism > Physical Optics and Astronomical Instrumentation
> Mechanics and Thermal Physics > Quantum Physics > Astronomy
3rd year
> Celestial Mechanics and Relativity > Stellar Structure and Evolution > Quantum Mechanics > Applied Electromagnetics > Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics
> Introduction to Computational Physics
Full degree and module detail on our Course Finder
www.maynoothuniversity.ie/level8
Final year
> Radio Astronomy > Observational Cosmology > Planetary Science > Statistics and Data Analysis > Computational Optics > Electromagnetic Radiation > Physics of Atoms and Quanta > Solid State Physics > Individual Project
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