Physics General Entry

What will I learn?

Widely considered the most fundamental science, the world of physics continues to enlighten and astound with its mind-blowing discoveries, and physicists have pioneered modern technologies as diverse as the Internet, nuclear power and MRI scanners.

In first year, you’ll gain a solid foundation in classical and modern physics, mathematics and computing, and invaluable laboratory exposure, before choosing the degree specialism you want to pursue: BSc in Applied Physics; BSc in Physics with Astronomy; BSc in Physics with Biomedical Sciences or the BSc in Physics with Data Analytics.

Once you graduate, you can pursue a career in areas as meteorology, astronomy and astrophysics, design management, data science, research and development, education, data analytics, information technology, healthcare and aeronautics. You’ll also be ideally positioned to pursue further study.

Careers

Physics General Entry provides you with the platform to progress to a degree in your chosen area of specialism.

You will also be ideally positioned to pursue further study.

Career Areas

  • Meteorology
  • Astronomy and Astrophysics
  • Design Management
  • Data Science
  • Research and Development
  • Education
  • Data Analytics
  • Information Technology
  • Healthcare
  • Aeronautics

Career Titles

  • Biomedical Instrumentation
  • Data Analytics
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • Hospital Physicist
  • Information Technology
  • Mechanical Design
  • Optical Instrumentation
  • Photonics
  • Semiconductors

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Science and Health

Study options

Full Time (1 year)

Tuition fees

€16,000.00 (US$ 17,518) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

 Application deadline

1 July 2024

More details 

Start date

9 September 2024

 Venue

Dublin City University

Glasnevin Campus,

Dublin 9, D09 V209,

GLASNEVIN,

Dublin,

Republic of Ireland

Entry requirements

For students from Morocco

Students must have met their country’s specific academic entry requirements; and Have an IELTS of 5.5 with no less than 5.0 in any one skill (year long programme required) or IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any one skill (semester long programme required). Two Semester DCU IFP Foundation programme will be considered with a minimum DET score of 90; One Semester DCU IFP Foundation programme will be considered with a minimum DET score of 100

For international students

GCE A LEVELS

General Certificate in Education qualifications must meet one of the following requirements, in addition to any specific programme requirements.

  • 2 GCE A Levels at Grade C plus 4 GCE O levels at Grade C, which must include the subjects Mathematics and English.
  • 2 GCE A Levels at Grade C, plus 2 GCE AS Level at Grade C, plus 2 GCE O Levels at Grade C, which must include the subjects Mathematics and English.
  • 2 GCE A Levels at Grade C, plus 1 GCE AS Level at Grade C, plus 3 GCE O Levels at Grade C, which must include the subjects Mathematics and English.

International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma or have an equivalent qualification.

English language Requirements

  • Irish Leaving Certificate English – Ordinary Level Grade D3
  • GCE A-Level English Language – Grade D
  • IELTS ACADEMIC – Composite score of 6.5 or above, with no less than 6.0 in any one component
  • TOEFL – 237 (computer-based), 580 (paper-based test)
  • TOEFL iBT – Total Score of 92
  • Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CAP) – Overall score of 180 with a minimum of 169 in all components.
  • Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) – Overall score of 180 with a minimum of 169 in all components.
  • English Test for Academic and Professional Purposes (ETAPP) – C1
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic) – 63 (with a minimum of 59 in all components)
  • Duolingo – Duolingo will be accepted with a minimum score of 120 and a score of at least 110 in each subscore.