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Bachelor of Science (Honours) Physics for Modern Technology

Waterford Institute of Technology

Waterford, Ireland

Tuition Fee € 10,250
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Duration48 Months
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Program Overview

The BSc (Hons) in Physics for Modern Technology is a full time, four year, honours degree which can be chosen within the WD002 - Bachelor of Science (Hons) Common Entry Route. This is an inter-disciplinary course which provides students with an understanding of the physics underlying modern technologies such as semiconductors, optics/photonics, alternative energy, and sensor systems. It is designed to provide students with strong and complementary skills in the areas of physics, engineering, mathematics and programming. Graduates will develop a range of transferable skills that are valued and much sought after by industry.

Course Content

Year 1

Semester 1	Semester 2
Introductory Biology	Cell Biology and Biochemistry
Introductory Chemistry	Mathematics for Scientists
Introductory Physics	Physical and Organic Chemistry
Introductory Mathematics	Physics for Scientists
Introduction to ICT for Scientists	Choose two of the following electives:
Good Lab Practice and Core Skills	*Introduction to Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Science
	*Introduction to Food Science
	*Introduction to Modern Physics
	*Plant Biology
	*Science & Society

Year 2

Semester 3	Semester 4
Mechanics and Waves	Advanced Mechanics
Science, Universe & Society	Electromagnetism
Electronic Devices & Systems	DC / AC Fundamentals
Ordinary Differential Equations	Advanced Calculus
Programming Fundamentals 1	Programming Fundamentals 2
Spectroscopic Techniques	Thermodynamics for Engineers

Year 3

Semester 5	Semester 6
Atomic, Quantum and Solid State Device Physics	Work Placement
Electromagnetism, Physical Optics and Photonics
Measurement Systems
Advanced Engineering Mathematics
Computational Environments & Toolchains
Semiconductor Fundamentals

Year 4

Semester 7	Semester 8
Introduction to Convergent Technologies	Semiconductor Devices
Computational Physics	Photonics Applications
Control Systems	Research Project
Nuclear Physics & Spectroscopic Techniques	Smart Grid Technologies/Renewable Energies
Research Methodology & Literature Review	Choose one of the following electives:
Choose one of the following electives:	*Digital Control
*Process Technology	*The Connected Car
*Cloud Computing 1	*Applied Fluid Dynamics
*Advanced Driver Assistance Systems	*Data Mining 2
*Data Mining 1

Entry Requirement
Leaving Cert: Entry requirements for the BSc (Hons) in Physics for Modern Technology:
- 2 subjects: H5
- 4 subjects: O6/H7
- English or Irish: O6/H7
- Mathematics: O6/H7
Fees & Scholarships
The fees for Bachelor of Science (Honours) Physics for Modern Technology may vary from €10,000 to €25,000 annually for tuition fees. The fee's prices may get higher for International Students.

Study Abroad (Undergraduate level)
- Per Semester €5,000
Career Prospect
Graduates of BSc (Hons) in Physics for Modern Technology will find employment in industry and research in a range of sectors.
- Semiconductors
- Telecommunications/Photonics
- Medical Physics
- Biomedical Devices
- Space Science & Technology
- Automotive
- Alternative Energy
- Meteorology
- Information & Communications Technology (ICT)
- Teaching after gaining a Professional Master of Education
- Astronomy & Astrophysics
- Financial Services

Cost Of Studying At Waterford Institute of Technology

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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