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GY320 : A New Physics Degree

Andy Shearer, School of Physics

Why choose GY320?

18th December 2012

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GY320 : Physics with options in Applied, Astro, Medical and Theoretical Physics

• CAO Code GY320

• Course Level 8

• Duration 4 years

• Entry Points ~ 400-450

• Entry Requirements : Minimum Grade HC3 in two subjects and passes in 4 other subjects and H or O Level. Including Irish, English, Mathematics, a laboratory based lab subject.

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Four Streams

• Institute of Physics recognised degree

• Common core modules in years 2-4• Common First Year• Divide into individual streams in

subsequent years.

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Physics with Applied Physics

• Industrial or commercial applications of Physics

• Linked to our research themes

– Photonics

– Computational Physics

– Climate Change

– Laser based fabrication

• Industrial placement possible between 3rd and 4th years

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Physics with Astrophysics

• Thorough grounding in

– Physics

– Computing

– Applied Mathematics

• Linked to the research themes of the Centre for Astronomy – the biggest group of astronomers in the state.

• 3rd Year observing trip abroad

• Possible summer internships in Galway

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Physics with Biomedical Physics

• Application of Physics to medical problems

• Strong links to University Hospital and medical device industry

• Career options include

– Medical Physics

– Medical device industries

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Physics with Theoretical Physics

• Strong grounding in

– Applied maths

– Physics

– Computing

• Jointly taught by the School of Physics and School of Mathematics, Statistics and Applied Mathematics

• Addresses some of the most fundamnetal questions facing science today

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Careers and Employment prospects …

Questions

• For more details contact

– andy.shearer@nuigalway.ie

– School of Physics : 091 492490