dcu school of physical sciences

School of Physical Sciences

Open Day 2014-2015

Physics answers the big questions Energy generation and distribution Global warming Environmental monitoring/protection Health (Diagnostics and Therapeutics) Quantum/optical computing Nanoscience/nanotechnology

Why Study Physics?

Physicists provide leadership in: Basic research Commercial R&D Education and training Finance/market prediction and modelling Industry, business, public service Engineering, design, innovation

Why Study Physics?

A physics degree provides a broad education

Applicable to a wide variety of jobs IT literate Problem solving Mathematical modelling Ability to think ‘outside the box’

Why Study Physics?

It offers a challenging and rewarding careerfocused on the creation of new knowledge

A scientific research career is an international passport

Why Study Physics?

Purpose-built physics building with excellent labs and computer facilities

International staff profile Excellent track record in Research & Development Staff involved in Research Centres (BDI, NCPST, NCSR

…) and in International Collaborations CERN, ITER, MAXLAB…

Undergrad involvement in research labs years 3 & 4

Why Study Physics at DCU?

Physics Orientation as well as general University Orientation

Social events in lab , meet and greet etc. Small classes and dedicated Year Tutors Industry & research Intra opportunities School is actively involved in Physics Education

Research ensuring an excellent standard of teaching/tutoring

Physics staff have won President’s Teaching and Research Awards

Why Study Physics at DCU?

Physics with Biomedical Sciences(DC173) Physics with Astronomy (DC167) Applied Physics

(DC171)

Undergraduate Programmes

Year 1Mechanics, Optics, Thermal Physics, Electricity and Magnetism, Chemistry, Computing, Labs and Projects

Year 2Quantum Mechanics, Electronics, Mathematics, Electromagnetism, Relativity and nuclear Physics, Labs and Projects

Year 3 Wave Optics,, Quantum Physics, Statistical Mechanics, Mathematics

Year 4 Choice of Optional Topics, Professional Development, Final Year Project





Common Physics Elements

Physics is of vital importance to the Biomedical fields

NMR / PET / CAT Scanners Imaging Technology Radiation Therapy / Nuclear Medicine Diagnostic Devices Laser Treatment

Physics with Biomedical Sciences





Year 1 Chemistry, Anatomy

Year 2 Biomechanics

Year 3 Immunology, Intra Placement in Biomedical Field

Year 4Advanced Biomaterials and Processing, Microfluidics, Biophotonics, Project work in Biomedical Field


Physics is at the core of modern astronomy, both in terms of experimental apparatus, theory, and analysis of data

Imaging TechnologyData Acquisition

Computational PhysicsCosmology and Relativity

Physics with Astronomy





Year 1 The Universe, Programming

Year 2 Advanced Programming, Relativity, Nuclear and Particle Physics, Space Science and Technology

Year 3Astronomical Techniques, Stellar PhysicsField Trip to Foreign Observatory

Year 4Applied Spectroscopy, Image Processing, Topics in Astrophysics, Extragalactic Astrophysics and Cosmology, Astronomy project


General physics degree aimed at industrial R&D and fundamental and applied research

Semiconductor Physics Digital Signal Processing Optics and Photonics Computer Modelling Instrumentation / Measurement

Applied Physics





Year 1 The Universe, Programming

Year 2 Advanced Programming, Solid State Physics, Electronics

Year 3 Semiconductor Physics, Wave Optics

Year 4Quantum Electronics, Electrodynamics, Materials Growth and Characterisation, Solid State Physics, Quantum Electronics, Nanotechnology

Applied Physics

Applied PhysicsSix month INTRA placement

Physics with Biomedical SciencesSix month INTRA placement (in hospital / biomedical

industry)Physics with Astronomy

Field trip to foreign observatorySix month INTRA placement

Lab Placements in School or Research Centre

Opportunities for research placements through scholarships and networking in EU and US

INTRA Opportunities


HD3 or OB3 in Mathematics

HC3 in a Science subject

Points cut-off 2014 - 435


HD3 or OC3 in Mathematics

HD3 or OC3 in a Laboratory Science

Points cut-off 2014 – 450

Applied Physics

HD3 or OC3 in Mathematics

HD3 or OC3 in a Laboratory Science

Points cut-off 2014 - 430

Entry Requirements

Employers:

Intel, Applied Materials, Meteor, O2, Eircom, AIB Group, Hibernian Group, FORFÁS, SFI, HP, RCSI, DIT, St. James’s/Mater/Tallaght Hospitals, Google, First Derivative

Employment Prospects

Employed

Looking for employment

Further education

Employment Prospects

Computing? Computer Hardware?Internet? Mobile Communications?Finance? Science Teaching?Medical Physics? Astronomy/Space Science?Research Scientist? Semiconductor industry?Renewable Energy? Nanotechnologies?Physics graduates from DCU have followed all these career paths.

Of 22 students:

10 in further education in DCU, Tyndall, TCD, NUIM, QUB, Surrey, London, San Jose!

2 taking a gap year and travelling

4 seeking employment/PG course

6 in employment:

-Intel (Engineer)

-Applied Materials (3 x Engineers)

-Dublin software company CRÈME

-London Software company FEM

Graduating Class of 2012

Staff:Dr. Paul Van Kampen was awarded the National Awards for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (NAIRTL) 2012 Postgraduate students:Conor Coyle & Colm Fallon won the Accenture Award for Best Technology/Leaders of the Future for a company start-upDaragh Byrne Ph.D. was awarded the Outstanding Graduate Reseacher of the Faculty of Science & HealthJennifer Gaughran won SFI “Tell it Straight” competition 2014Undergraduate students:3 physics students worked with DCU media office to develop a DCU smartphone Web APP for campus use.Barry Cannon awarded scholarship to study for a Masters in University of San Jose.Fergal Stapleton Applied Physics, winner of Undergraduate Award for final year project in Computing Category, 2012 Claire O’Connell awarded prestigeous Naughton Scholarship for research internship in Univ. Notre Dame 2013Graduate Dr. David Grimes awarded the John Maddox Award 2014

Recent Physical Sciences Highlights

DCU has responded to the need for a new generation of science teachers by preparing a new integrated curriculum including:

Science Mathematics

EducationInformation Technology

BSc in Science Education

You have the option of entering the Physics programmes after a common first year on Common Entry into Science(DC201) Points 2014 You can study Physics as part of the BSc in Environmental Science(DC166 )Points 2014

Other Routes into Physics

Why come to DCU?

We know going to University isn’t all about lectures and books. It’s also about getting out there, getting involved and having some of the best experiences of your life

Life at DCU

Student Advice Centre Uaneen Module Students Union / Office of Student Life – www.dcusu.ie Elite Athlete Entry Scheme Clubs and Societies Learning Support Service Disability Service Student Accommodation Class Representation

http://www.dcusu.ie/

Getting HereGetting here, either by public transport or under your own steam, is easy; we’re close to the M50 and M1 motorways and serviced by bus routes from all parts of the city.

Getting Here

44 & 104 now stop on campus, with numerous other busses from Ballymun Road and Collins Avenue

Private busses from Dundalk, Drogheda, Bettystown, Skerries, Lusk, Laytown and Rush

Bus Eireann 101 and 109A Go Car on campus M50 links Walking and Cycling routes Drumcondra Train Station

And Finally…

At DCU we have the

• People• Facilities• Opportunities

Physics Graduates 2012

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