BSc Hons Physics with Astronomy & Space Science

at University College Dublin

First Year
 

• Physics

• Mathematics

• Astronomy & Space Science

• Optional Science modules

• Elective module

Second Year
 

• Physics including Exploring the Solar System

• + 1 Other Science Subject

• Elective modules

Third Year
 

• Physics including Stellar Astrophysics & Astronomical Techniques

• Elective modules

Support is provided for students applying to summer internship programmes e.g. at ESA. UCD Physics offers research experience to undergraduates, including in the Astrophysics and Space Science research groups

Fourth Year

Physics including Galaxies and Observational Cosmology. Students participate in a week-long field trip where they gain hands-on experience at a professional observatory.

General Requirements

Standard XII

Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
Council for the Indian School Certificate (CISCE)

Intermediate Exam (some state boards)
Higher/Senior School Certificate/Examination (most state boards)

English Language Requirements

CBSE/AISSCE/CUSCE/ISC - English Language 80% OR IELTS/TOEFL or equivalent

IELTS
 

• An average score of 6.5 over all components and a minimum of 6.0 in each band on the Academic Version. 

• In 2022 and 2023 we will accept IELTS indicator. It may not be recognised after that depending on the outcome of a review.

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
 

• A minimum score of 90 is required in the Internet based TOEFL (iBT) with no less than 21 in writing and at least 19 in every other section.

• In 2022 and 2023 we will accept TOEFL Home Edition. . It may not be recognised after that depending on the outcome of a review.

Non-EU fees for academic year 2022/23 are:
 

• € 26400

There are opportunities for well qualified graduates to work with major space agencies, such as ESA and NASA, or with space companies.

Graduates are also qualified to go into areas such as:
 

• medical physics

• meteorology

• semiconductor technology

• energy

• ICT

• finance