Mathematical Sciences and Physics University College Cork

Overview

The  Mathematical Sciences and Physics  programme offered at University College Cork  consist of two lectures per week, together with associated homework that is discussed in tutorials. Modules in applied mathematics that involve significant use of the computer have associated laboratory practicals. The School of Mathematical Sciences has dedicated, well-equipped computer laboratories for this purpose.

Certain physics modules are based entirely on practical laboratory work and the School of Physics has dedicated teaching laboratories as well as state-of-the-art research laboratories available.

Skills and Careers Information

Graduates from BSc (Hons) in Mathematics & Physics do well in the employment market because of the skills they offer. As society becomes increasingly more complex and more technologically oriented, the capacity for clear logical thinking and the quality of numeracy are in continuing and growing demand.

Employers recognise that graduates of this degree have already proved their ability to master difficult ideas and solve challenging problems and can consequently be expected to have the capacity and flexibility to quickly learn new techniques and new problem-solving skills. A wide range of careers is open to graduates of this degree.

Many careers are directly related to a qualification in this subject, such as teaching and lecturing, scientific research and development, software development and computing.

Many other careers require the ability to think logically and quantitatively, such as banking, management, consulting, and insurance. Some careers are open to graduates of any discipline, such as retailing, sales and marketing, administration, the media and the civil service.

Graduates can undertake a wide range of professional diplomas, as well as research MSc and PhD degrees.