GradCert Physics

Program Overview

The GradCert Physics program, available as a flexible part-time option, allows students to tailor their studies to specialized areas in physics, including Space Science, Nano Bio Science, and Nano Technology. Taught by internationally renowned researchers, the program emphasizes practical laboratory work and combines knowledge acquisition with problem-solving and analytical skills. Graduates can pursue careers in space science, life and physical sciences, or technology, or continue their studies towards a PhD in physics or engineering.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Program Name: GradCert Physics
• Program Type: Graduate Taught (level 9 NQF, credits 30)
• Program Description: This program offers graduates an opportunity to tailor the MSc curriculum to a targeted area of expertise in physics.
It offers specializations in Space Science, Nano Bio Science, and Nano Technology.
• Program Flexibility: The program is flexible, allowing students to design and control their training experience.
• Faculty: Modules are delivered by research-active international staff with worldwide reputations.
• Vision and Values Statement: Physics is a model of the world.
The program aims to educate students to become critical thinkers, bringing a structured, questioning approach to problems. Students will progress towards more significant graduate taught and research programs in Physics. The learning environment emphasizes laboratory work and combines knowledge acquisition with problem-solving work, including data analysis and programming. Students will acquire knowledge of a significant amount of the core of physics and skills in the deployment of that knowledge. Assessment methods include problem sets and examinations.
• Program Outcomes:
• Apply knowledge gained and skills developed to specific problems in the field.
• Critically assess data and simulations.
• Describe the state-of-the-art knowledge in specific areas of the field.
• Draw on a suite of transferable skills including critical thinking, problem solving, scientific writing, and communication skills.

Teaching:

• Teaching Methods: The program emphasizes laboratory work and combines knowledge acquisition with problem-solving work, including data analysis and programming.
• Faculty: Modules are delivered by research-active international staff with worldwide reputations.

Careers:

• Career Opportunities: Career opportunities, both in Ireland and internationally, include the following areas: space science, life and physical sciences, and general support technology.
• Further Studies: The GradCert can also be used as a stepping-stone to PhD research in physics or engineering.

Other:

• Part-Time Option: The program is available as a part-time option.
• Domestic/International Applicants: The part-time option is suitable for domestic (EEA) applicants.
International (Non-EEA) applicants currently residing outside of the EEA Region are not eligible for the part-time option.

EU fee per year - € 3340 nonEU fee per year - € 9700