Overview

Physics and Instrumentation (Hons) programme from the Atlantic Technological University aims to strike a balance between the physical principles underlying modern instrumentation and the demands of the workplace; that is between theory and direct applications to industrial, analytical, scientific and control instrumentation.

The delivery of the course is focused on teaching instrumentation and related topics through the how-and-why approach of a physicist.

There is an emphasis on developing flexibility in thinking with the ability to synthesise new ideas whilst further advancing practical skills. This approach means that the graduate will be able to use and further develop current instruments and systems, and will also be readily able to understand and adapt to new technologies.

Key features

Graduates meet the requirements of industry at professional or engineer level. They gain employment in the following areas:

The design of industrial instrumentation and process control systems.
The development and design of new instruments and transducers.
Setting up testing and validation procedures.
In research activities in the semiconductor sector
In sectors such as software, pharmaceutical, biomedical and electronics

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Astronomy and Astronomical Optics

Technical Project

Physics

Mathematics

Control And Instrument Systems

Electronic Instrumentation

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Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-09-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

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Non-EU Visa requiring applicants: 1st May

Non-EU Non-Visa requiring applicants: 31st July

Language

English

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70

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51

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IELTS

5.5

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Galway, Ireland

Disciplines

Physics View 38 other Bachelors in Physics in Ireland

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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95

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70

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51

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5.5

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General requirements

Leaving Certificate Entry Requirement

6 subjects at O6/H7
2 subjects at H5
English or Irish at O6/H7
Maths at O6/H7 or Foundation Maths at F2

QQI/FET Major Award Required:Any

Additional QQI/FET/ Requirements:Three Distinctions

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

12000 EUR / year

≈ 12000 EUR / year
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EU/EEA Nationals

3000 EUR / year

≈ 3000 EUR / year

Living costs

Galway

Ireland

800 - 1100 EUR / month

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