Industrial Physics BSc (Honours)

at Munster Technological University - MTU

Year 1 Modules

CORE

• PY1052 Introduction to Modern Physics 1 (10 credits);

• PY1053 Introduction to Modern Physics 2 (10 credits);

• MA1011 Mathematical Methods 1 (5 credits);

• MA1012 Mathematical Methods 2 (5 credits);

• CM1006 Chemistry for Physicists and Mathematicians (10 credits);

• PY1055 Introduction to Environmental Science (5 credits);

• PY1056 Instrument Measurement (5 credits);

• PY1057 Industrial Automation (5 credits)
   

ELECTIVES

• CS1061 Programming in C (5 credits);

• CS1065 Computer Applications with Visual Basic (5 credits);

• CS1068 Programming in Python (5 credits)
  
  Year 2 Modules
  
  Introduction to Quantum Physics; Electrostatics and Magnetostatics; Introduction to Thermodynamics and Statistical Physics; Introduction to Computational Physics; Experimental Physic; Experimental Methods; Engineering Mechanics with Transform Methods; Mathematics for Engineering; Multivariate Calculus; Introduction to Process Control; Water Quality Instrumentation; Industrial Automation and SCADA
  
  Year 3 Modules
   

Optics; Intermediate Experimental Methods; Electromagnetism; Digital Systems and Interfacing; Industrial Communications and Networks; Process Control Systems; Quality Systems; Programming for Measurement; Air Quality and Gas Analysis Instrumentation; Supervised work placement project

Year 4 Modules

Introduction to Lasers and Photonics; Physics of Electronic Devices; Introduction to Condensed Matter Physics; Advanced Signal Processing; Advanced Industrial Automation; Advanced Programming for Measurement; Process Analytical Technology; Advanced Process Control; Air Quality; Major research project; Experimental Physics

For admission to a programme, standard applicants must

• score the necessary CAO points and

• meet the minimum entry requirements
   

Leaving Certificate examination entry requirements:

• At least six subjects must be presented.

• Minimum grade H4 in two subjects and minimum grade O6/H7 in four other subjects.

• Irish is a requirements for this programme unless the applicant is exempt from Irish. 
   

Applicants will need to meet the following minimum entry requirements:
 

• English          06/H7

• Irish               06/H7* 

• Maths            H4* 

• Lab Science  H4
  
  The following are considered Lab Science subjects: 
   

• Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Physics with Chemistry, and Agricultural Science.

• *H4 can be in Maths or Applied Maths. If the H4 is in Applied Maths, a H6 in Mathematics is also required.

• *Irish is a requirements for this programme unless the applicant is exempt from Irish.
   

Students presenting with a 2016 (or previous) Leaving Certificate must present with a HC2 in a Laboratory Science subject and a HC2 in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics.

Mature students: 

Mature applicants should apply directly to the CAO, include a statement of interest and may be called for interview. Higher Level Maths or a high level of Ordinary Maths in the Leaving Certificate is strongly advised as this is a mathematically challenging course. Applied Maths and Physics in the Leaving Certificate are highly beneficial.  Approximately five places are available on this course for mature students.
 

IELTS (Academic)

L1: At least 6.0 with no section below 5.5
 

TOEFL

L1: At least 80 - with minimum scores: Listening- 17; Reading - 18; Speaking – 20; Writing - 17

Industrial Physics BSc (Honours) Non-EU applicants: €12,000

A degree in Industrial Physics can lead to rewarding roles in many sectors such as:
 

• Biopharmaceutical engineering

• Advanced scientific instrumentation

• Advanced manufacturing

• Oil & gas/renewable energy