Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Physics
University of Limerick
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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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
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