Theoretical Physics APPROVED DEGREE
Mathematical, Physical & Geological Sciences (MPG) Sample pathway for a degree in Theoretical Physics YEAR
ENGAGE WITH THE PRINCIPLES
1 PHYSICS Modules include:
MATHEMATICS Modules include: 4 Calculus in the Mathematical and Physical Sciences 4 Linear Algebra in the Mathematical and Physical Sciences
4Foundations of Physics 4Frontiers of Physics 4Thermal Physics and Materials 4Quanta, Particles and Relativity A Physics student writing the Rydberg formula for the wavelengths of Hydrogen atomic transitions.
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Learn to understand and predict the behaviour of physical systems ranging from subatomic to astronomical scales using advanced mathematics
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APPLIED & COMPUTATIONAL MATHEMATICS Modules include: 4One Elective 4Applied Mathematics: module Mechanics and Methods 4Applications of Differential 4One SmallEquations Group Project
CHOOSE YOUR SUBJECTS
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The subject combinations listed below are illustrative of what a student who graduates in Theoretical Physics could choose in Year 2. Further subject combinations are possible depending on the choices in Year 1. Further information is available on page 23.
THEORETICAL PHYSICS Modules include: 4Electronics and Devices 4Oscillations and Waves 4Introductory Quantum 4Classical Mechanics and Mechanics Special Relativity 4Fields, Waves and Light 4Vector Integral and 4Methods for Physicists Differential Calculus 4Calculus of Several Variables 4Computational Science YEAR
PHYSICS Modules include: 4 Students who choose Theoretical 4Two Physics as their main subject for Elective second year also cover the modules requirements for Physics. 4Thermodynamics & Statistical Physics
FOCUS ON YOUR CHOSEN SUBJECT
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THEORETICAL PHYSICS – Modules include: 4Analytical Mechanics 4Partial Differential Equations 4Electromagnetism 4Foundations of Fluid Mechanics
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The combination of problem
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mathematics and
THEORETICAL PHYSICS – Modules include:
real-world examples helped me choose Theoretical Physics. The staff and lecturers in the UCD School of Physics are very helpful and easy to approach
4Theoretical Physics Project 4Applied Quantum Mechanics 4Advanced Mathematical Methods 4High Energy Particle Physics
4Nuclear Physics 4General Relativity & Cosmology 4Computational Biophysics 4Relativistic Quantum Mechanics
MSc
great deal of support to students. Since completing my undergraduate degree I spent time travelling outside of Ireland and have recently started an MSc in Data Analytics that will use skills I learnt during my time in college such as programming, problem solving and mathematics.
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4MSc NanoBio Science 4MSc Meteorology 4MSc Space Science & Technology 4MSc Research 4MSc Physics (NL) 4MSc Nanotechnology 4MSc Applied Mathematics & Computational Physics 4MSc Computational Physics
PhD
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4Students can pursue a PhD in universities in Ireland or abroad in areas as diverse as theoretical physics, atomic physics, computational nanobio physics, particle physics, biophysics, nuclear physics, medical physics and astrophysics
4Financial Sector 4ICT industry 4Material Science & Nanotechnology 4Medical Physics and Biotechnology 4Geoscience & Exploration 4Energy Technology Sector 4Meteorology
Conversion Courses 4Professional Master of Education (PME) 4MA Economics 4Graduate Medicine 4Master of Management
*See pages 4 and 5 for information on the terminology used above. Potential combinations shown here are examples only and are not guaranteed by UCD. Modules are subject to change each year.
i UCD School of Physics/ UCD School of Mathematics and Statistics
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4Theoretical Astrophysics 4Quantum Field Theory 4Advanced Statistical Physics
BSc (Honours) Theoretical Physics
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4Two Elective modules
REFINE YOUR KNOWLEDGE
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solving,
4Quantum Mechanics 4Functions of One Complex Variable 4Advanced Laboratory 4Quantum Theory of Condensed Matter
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