BSc (Hons) - Physics

Physics is used to tackle problems as diverse as the development of new energy sources, safer medical diagnostics, high-temperature superconductors and ever smaller and faster devices for electronics and telecommunications.As a physics student, you will embark on a dynamic and exciting course of study that combines an intellectual fascination with practical application to a wide range of human endeavours, including biological sciences, engineering, earth sciences, philosophy and medicine. The attributes needed by a good physicist include spatial and conceptual vision, mathematical fluency, curiosity, imagination and capacity for hard work. In many ways, the principles of physics underlie all sciences, and the UCC programme offers excellent education in both experimental and theoretical physics.
Physics, and technologies developed by physicists, play a major role in atmospheric science, chemistry, biology, medicine, electronics, geology, energy, optics, nanotechnology, computer science and engineering.
An education in physics provides problem-solving, analytical, computational, mathematical and IT skills, and can lead to a wide range of careers in these and many other fields.

At least six subjects must be presented. Minimum grade H4 in one subject, minimum grade H5 in one subject and minimum grade O6/H7 in four other subjects. English and Irish are requirements for all programmes unless the applicant is exempt from Irish.
The following are considered Lab Science subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Physics with Chemistry and Agricultural Science.
Applicants will need to meet the following minimum entry requirements:
English - O6/H7
Irish - O6/H7
Maths - O6/H7 or H4
Lab Science - O6/H7 or H4
Note - H4 in either a Lab Science subject, Maths or Applied Maths or Computer Science
If the H4 is in Maths, Applied Maths, or Computer Science an 06/H7 in a Lab Science subject is also required.

CAO Points - 2023- 567
IB - 36

International Baccalaureate - The minimum acceptable level of English is English A1, A2 or B: 5 at Higher Level
IELTS - Minimum overall score of 6.5 and minimum of 6.0 in each band.
TOEFL iBT - Minimum overall score of 90 and minimum of 20 in each section