MH201 - Experimental Physics

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Overview

From medical diagnostics to mobile communications, internet gaming to transport systems – the wonders of engineering are all around us.

Leading technological change

Engineering science combines the study of engineering and science. It applies scientific principles to solve real-world engineering problems.

At the forefront of technological change, engineering science and electronic engineering develop the latest phones, computers, toys, robots, and cars.

A dynamic and creative discipline, one of the newest areas for electronic engineers is the space where software and hardware meet.

A world-class education

You’ll benefit from our department’s leading expertise in mobile communications, biomedical diagnostics and technologies, and the intelligent control of large machines like robots.

Each of these areas connects to rapidly growing industries and excellent job opportunities.

This deep knowledge gives Maynooth University graduates a world-class electronic engineering education and a headstart in these exciting areas.

Subject Structure

First year

  • Experimental Physics
  • Mathematics
  • Plus choose 2 other Science subjects (Biology or Engineering Science, Chemistry, Computer Science [15 or 30 credits], Data Science, Mathematical Physics). Students taking Engineering Science must also take Computer Science. Students may take Computer Science and not take Engineering Science.

Second year

  • Experimental Physics
  • Continue with 2 of your first year subjects
  • Optional 10 credit Elective

Or

Potential to move from MH201 into a related specialised degree - see MH201 overview for details.

Third year

  • Experimental Physics
  • Continue with 1 of your second year subjects
  • Integrated Study Abroad options may be available in third year

Fourth year

  • Experimental Physics may be taken as a Single Major or as a Double Major with the other subject taken in third year

Disclaimer
The modules below are indicative of the content associated with this course of study.
The modules are subject to change as the curriculum is revised and reviewed annually.

Timetable group: other (Experimental Physics)

EP1F15 - Experimental Physics

Credits: 15  |  Not compulsory

Experimental Physics modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

EP101

7.5

1

Y

EP102

7.5

2

Y

Timetable group: other (Experimental Physics)

EP2F10 - Experimental Physics

Credits: 10  |  Not compulsory

Experimental Physics modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

EP204

5

2

N

EP202

5

1

N

EP201

5

2

N

EP205

5

1

N

EP213

5

2

N

EP2F20 - Experimental Physics

Credits: 20  |  Not compulsory

Experimental Physics modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

EP204

5

2

Y

EP202

5

1

Y

EP201

5

2

Y

EP205

5

1

Y

EP213

5

2

N

Double Major

Timetable group: other (Experimental Physics)

EP3DM - Experimental Physics

Credits: 30  |  Not compulsory

Experimental Physics modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

EP303

5

2

N

EP301

5

2

Y

EP417

5

2

N

MP354

5

2

N

EP309

5

1

Y

EP305

5

2

Y

EP308

5

2

Y

EP363

5

1

Y

EP352

5

1

Y

EP331

15

1

N

EP329

15

1

N

EP332

15

1

N

EP327

15

1

N

EP328

15

1

N

EP330

15

1

N

Double Major

Timetable group: other (Experimental Physics)

EP4DM - Experimental Physics

Credits: 30  |  Not compulsory

Experimental Physics modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

EP303

5

2

N

EP417

5

2

Y

MP354

5

2

N

MP468C

5

1

N

EP409

5

2

N

EP407

5

2

Y

EP403

5

1

N

EP405

5

2

Y

EP418

5

1

N

EP440

5

2

N

PHY401

5

1

Y

EP404

5

1

N

EP420

5

1

Y

Single Major

Timetable group: other (Experimental Physics)

EP4SM - Experimental Physics

Credits: 60  |  Not compulsory

Experimental Physics modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

MP465

5

2

N

EP303

5

2

Y

EP417

5

2

Y

MP354

5

2

N

MP468C

5

1

N

MP473

5

2

N

MP475

5

1

N

EP409

5

2

Y

EP407

5

2

Y

MP474

5

2

N

EP403

5

1

Y

MP469

5

1

N

MP466

5

2

N

EP411

10

Year-Long

Y

EP418

5

1

N

MP472

5

2

N

EP440

5

2

Y

EP452

5

2

N

PHY401

5

1

Y

EP404

5

1

Y

EP420

5

1

Y

Entry requirements

Leaving Certificate applicants are required to present (as a minimum): 2H5 & 4O6/H7 and O6/H7 in Irish, English, O4/H7 Mathematics & O6/H7 in a Science subject (i.e. Agricultural Science, Applied Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Physics, or Physics with Chemistry).

Postgraduate

Students who do sufficiently well are eligible to undertake research for an MSc or PhD degree. We have a world leading research record in astronomy, astronomical instrumentation, climate and environmental physics, atomic and molecular physics, and cryogenic detector development.

Visit the Department's website for more information about postgraduate options.

Careers

Our graduates have progressed to roles at Met Éireann, the European Space Agency, EPA, Intel, Nikon, Ericsson, St. Vincent’s Hospital Dublin, to name but a few.

Physicists can find challenging and rewarding careers in fields such as:

  • Medical Physics
  • Computational Physics
  • Meteorology
  • Environmental Physics
  • Data Science
  • Electronics
  • Banking, finance & management
  • Telecommunications
  • Semiconductor Industry

Contact

Maynooth University Department of Physics
www.maynoothuniversity.ie/physics