Physics

Make Your Love for Physics a Career with Impact Physics is a fundamental science that seeks to understand the nature of the universe: from the smallest subatomic particles to the vastness of space, and everything in between. Skilled physicists are in demand as society increasingly relies on scientific innovation to address complex challenges. This degree offers a strong initial grounding in core physical principles, followed by their application to real-world problems in later years. Study Abroad The BSc. Physics degree has the flexibility to accommodate student-led study abroad or international placement opportunities as they arise, on a case-by-case basis (e.g. University of Galway Erasmus programme), where they are compatible with the curriculum. Students are eligible to apply for the College of Science and Engineering Study Abroad scheme that has lots of possible destinations https://www.universityofgalway.ie/science-engineering/international-students/outgoingexchanges/

Leaving Certificate Entry Requirements: Minimum Grade H5 in two subjects and passes in four additional subjects at O6/H7 level in the Leaving Certificate, including Irish, English, a laboratory science subject (i.e. Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Physics with Chemistry (joint),Computer Science or Agricultural Science) and any two other subjects recognised for entry purposes.