Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Physics

University of Limerick
4 years
Full time
Bachelor's degree
Scholarships available
Limerick
English

About this program

Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Physics

Traditional mathematical physics degrees in Ireland have been narrow in their scope. This course seeks to provide a genuine mixture of the two subjects. In addition to developing core and advanced mathematical skills, training will be provided in fundamental physics spanning mechanics to quantum mechanics, and in state-of-the-art applications of physics such as nanotechnology.

The analytical training and broad physical understanding of challenges likely to be encountered in an industrial setting will prove to be a valuable asset for prospective employers. The applied aspects in particular will ensure that, on graduation, you will be at an advantage in comparison to more traditional Maths Physics graduates, when seeking employment in the smart economy. In such an economy envisaged by the Government, academic and industrial research will be closely coupled.

Admission requirements

Minimum grades

Applicants are required to hold at the time of enrolment the established Leaving Certificate (or an approved equivalent) with a minimum of six subjects which must include: Two H5 (Higher Level) grades and Four O6 (Ordinary Level) grades or four H7 (Higher Level) grades. Subjects must include Mathematics, Irish or another language, and English.

Subject requirements

In addition, applicants must hold a minimum grade H3 in Mathematics.

For more information about admission requirements, please visit the university website.


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Program content

Year 1

Semester 1

Common Entry

Semester 2

  • Waves/Light/Modern Physics
  • Semiconductor Devices
  • Calculus 2
  • Further Linear Algebra
  • Introduction to Probability and Statistics

Year 2

Semester 3

  • Optics
  • Mechanics
  • Methods of Linear Analysis
  • Vector Analysis
  • Ordinary Differential Equations

Semester 4

  • Electromagnetism
  • Modern Physics
  • Thermal Physics
  • Intro to Numerical Analysis
  • Partial Differential Equations

Year 3

Semester 5

  • Quantum Mechanics
  • Physics of Solids
  • Introduction to Fluid Mechanics
  • Complex Analysis
  • Semester 6
  • Cooperative Education

Year 4

Semester 7

  • Solid State Physics 1
  • Maths of Natural Phenomena
  • Perturbation Tech. and Asymptotics
  • Maths & Physics Project 1

Semester 8

  • Solid State Physics 2
  • Dynamical Systems
  • Mathematical Modelling
  • Maths & Physics Project 2

Scholarships & funding

Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.

Tuition

Tution fee for 2021/2022:

  • EU Fee: 7,356&euro
  • Non EU Fee: 16,794&euro

Qualification

NFQ Level 8 major Award Honours Bachelor Degree

Continuing studies

  • PhD in a relevant research field
  • GradDip in Chemical Engineering
  • Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (Graduate Entry)
  • MA in Business Management

Career paths

Graduates progressing directly into employment take up a wide variety of roles. The following provides a sample of initial roles listed on the Graduate Outcomes Survey by graduates approximately one year after graduation:

  • Data Analyst
  • Financial Analyst

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University of Limerick

The University of Limerick (UL) is renowned for its graduate employability, dedication to the student experience, industry-relevant programmes, award-winning research, stunning campus and UL`s deep commitment to community engagement. With close to 16,000 students, including 3,000 international students, UL is...


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University of Limerick

University of Limerick
V94 T9PX Limerick
Ireland

Phone no: +353 61 202414
Fax +353 61 213062
www.ul.ie

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