MSc Physics
The Physics programme at the University College Dublin offers a negotiated learning (NL) model for students with a Physical Science or Engineering background that allows you to customise your learning path and to tailor what you learn to your own specific needs and career aspirations.
Quick Facts
| Duration | 1 year full-time 2 years part-time |
| Start Date | September |
| Tuition Fee | €27,720 per year full-time €13,860 per year part-time |
| Location | Dublin, Ireland |
The Physics programme from University College Dublin can prepare you with skills, including data analytics, either for further research in a PhD programme, or employment directly after graduation.
Courses include:
- Ultrafast Soft X-ray Photonics
- Physics Tutoring and Demonstrating
- Applied Quantum Mechanics
- Applied Optics
- Nano-optics and Biophotonics
- Nanomaterials
- Bio-inspired Technologies
- The Space Environment
- Quantum Condensed Matter
- Advanced Statistical Mechanics
- Nanomechanics
- Data Science using Python
Research Project/Internship Opportunities*
There are opportunities to apply for an internship in an academic or industry workplace. The internship comprises a research project, the theme of which is chosen by the student in agreement with the supervisor and MSc Course Director. The project may include experimental research, modelling/simulations research, and/or other research appropriate to the MSc programme theme. *Placements are secured through a competitive process and are not guaranteed.
Testimonial
“I chose to study the MSc Physics (Negotiated Learning) due to its flexibility and engaging topics: from nano-mechanics and nano- optics to plasma physics. A wide variety of prospective research projects will fit practically every student, regardless of their specific background and research interests. Overall, this MSc gave me the insight I needed to progress my career and the knowledge that is required to have a successful career.“
Oisín Maguire, PhD Student in Plasma Spectroscopy, UCD School of Physics
Career Opportunities
This MSc will prepare you for employment in the semiconductor industry as a process engineer, the financial sector as a modelling and data expert, or as an engineer in the space sector. Prospective employers include Intel Ireland, Airbus, Analog Devices, Met Éireann, and companies in the Irish Financial Services Centre.
Why study with us?
UCD is consistently ranked in the top 1% of higher education institutions worldwide. In the 2022 QS World University Rankings, UCD was again named as one of the best universities globally, and was placed 173rd in the world.
UCD is the most international and diverse university in Ireland with 8,500 international students from 130 different countries. Our network of 288,000 successful and influential alumni can be found in 169 different countries around the world.
The UCD campus is one of the largest urban campuses in Europe and is situated just 5 kilometres from Ireland’s capital city of Dublin. Our students enjoy world-class teaching and learning facilities, modern and comfortable student accommodation, state-of-the art sports and fitness amenities, an Olympic sized swimming pool, a cinema, cafes and student centre all on our beautiful, nature-filled campus.