
Overview
Career
Research students at the Department of Experimental Physics gain expertise in specialized areas of experimental physics, computational physics or astrophysics during the course of their studies.
This means that they are highly sought after by employers in a wide range of high-technology industries such as software engineering, micro-electronics, telecommunication engineering, scientific civil service, medical physics as well as those areas specifically requiring astrophysicists such as space science, satellite communications. A Experimental Physics programme from Maynooth University is a prerequisite for careers in academia and industrial research.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Instrumentation and Computer Interfacing
- Computational Physics
- Technical Skills in Experimental Physics
- Innovation and Research Commercialisation
- Research Funding Application
- Professional Certificate in Postgraduate Teaching & Learning: Tutors & Demonstrators
- Statistics & Data Analysis
- Device Physics
- Professional Skills - Thesis Completion and Career Development
- Academic Writing Module
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Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Disciplines
Physics Mathematics Applied Mathematics View 3 other PhDs in Mathematics in IrelandExplore more key information
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English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- First-class or upper second-class (2.1) honours undergraduate degree in Physics, or equivalent.
- Applicants must have a recognised primary degree which is considered equivalent to Irish university primary degree level.
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International
15000 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 15000 EUR per year during 48 months. -
EU/EEA
6500 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6500 EUR per year during 48 months.
Living costs for Maynooth
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.