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GY320 : A New Physics Degree

GY320 : A New Physics Degree. Andy Shearer, School of Physics Why choose GY320? 18 th December 2012. GY320 : Physics with options in Applied, Astro , Medical and Theoretical Physics. CAO Code GY320 Course Level 8 Duration 4 years Entry Points ~ 400-450

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GY320 : A New Physics Degree

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  1. GY320 : A New Physics Degree Andy Shearer, School of Physics Why choose GY320? 18th December 2012 School of Physics

  2. 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. School Institute Name to go here

  3. Four Streams Institute of Physics recognised degree Common core modules in years 2-4 Common First Year Divide into individual streams in subsequent years. School of Physics

  4. 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 School of Physics

  5. 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 School of Physics

  6. 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 School of Physics

  7. 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 School of Physics

  8. Careers and Employment prospects … School of Physics

  9. Questions • For more details contact • andy.shearer@nuigalway.ie • School of Physics : 091 492490

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