MSc Applied Mathematics & Theoretical Physics

at University College Dublin

Core Modules Stage 1
 

• Bio-inspired technologies

  PHYC40940

Optional Modules Stage 1
 

• Dynamical Systems

  ACM30190
   

• Electrodynamics & Gauge Theory

  ACM40010
   

• Advanced Topics in Computational Science

  ACM40080
   

• Riemannian Differential Geometry

  ACM40090
   

• Numerical Algorithms

  ACM40290
   

• High Performance Computing (ICHEC)

  ACM40640
   

• Scientific Programming Concepts (ICHEC)

  ACM40660
   

• Gen Relativity & Black Holes

  ACM40750
   

• Applied Quantum Mechanics

  PHYC40020
   

• High Energy Particle Physics

  PHYC40080
   

• General Relativity & Cosmology

  PHYC40120
   

• Quantum Theory of Condensed Matter

  PHYC40200
   

• Applied Optics

  PHYC40210
   

• Theoretical Astrophysics

  PHYC40360
   

• Computational Biophysics and Nanoscale Simulations

  PHYC40470
   

• Advanced Statistical Physics

  PHYC40650
   

• Quantum Field Theory

  PHYC40800
   

• Physics Research Project 30

  PHYC40840
   

• Physics Research Project 45

  PHYC40850
   

• Physics Research Project 60

  PHYC40860
   

• Techniques in Biophysics

  PHYC41070
   

• Time Series

  STAT30010
   

• Monte Carlo Inference

  STAT40400
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• Applied Statistical Modelling

  STAT40510

• This programme is intended for applicants who have a strong background in physics, chemistry, engineering, material sciences or a related discipline with a significant physics content.

• An upper second class honours or international equivalent is required. In special circumstances, students with a strong physics background and 2.2 class honours may be accepted.

• Applicants whose first language is not English must also demonstrate English language proficiency of IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.0 in each element), or equivalent.

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

€ 26,400

The programme prepares you for a career in industry or for further PhD research. Career opportunities are broad, including the financial, predictive modelling and risk assessment, telecommunications, data mining and analysis, IT consulting and green technologies industry sectors, both in Ireland and internationally. It is also a stepping stone to PhD research in the areas of theoretical and computational physics, nanotechnology and nanoscience. Recent and prospective employers include Deloitte & Touche, Murex Inc., Intel, Pfi zer, Merck, Philips, Tullow Oil, the University of Edinburgh, Imperial College London, and National Institutes of Health, USA.