Physics University of Galway

Overview

If you have an enquiring mind, and are interested in discovering how things work, then this could be the course for you. The Bachelor of  Physics - degree options in Applied, Astrophysics, Biomedical, Climate, Theoretical at University of Galway  offers you the flexibility in how you can study physics. It gives you the opportunity to experience a number of subjects along with core Physics before specialising in your chosen pathway in third year.

• Applied Physics, the study of physics with particular emphasis on technological and practical applications
• Astrophysics, the part of astronomy that deals with the physics of the universe, including that of stars, black holes and galaxies
• Biomedical Physics, the application of physics to the medical and biological sciences

• Theoretical Physics, the application of mathematical tools and models to explain and predict physical phenomena
• Climate Physics, focussed on understanding the physics of climate change from a rigorous-science perspective, a study of the key processes driving climate change, enabling a response on a regional, national and international scale

Careers

A degree in Physics - degree options in Applied, Astrophysics, Biomedical, Theoretical is an excellent training for employment in high technology industries (e.g. communications, electronics, optics and photonics, semiconductors, medical devices) and also in fields such as second- and third-level education, meteorology, the environmental and medical sciences, and software design.

A physics degree can also lead to an exciting career in fundamental research in any area of physics or in multidisciplinary areas such as nanotechnology, medical physics, biophysics, occupational health, and materials science. Theoretical physicists often work in the financial and actuarial sectors.