This is a joint degree programme delivered by University College Cork (UCC) and Munster Technological University (MTU). UCC is the co-ordinating institution. This programme includes a 10-week work placement/project (PY3114) in Third Year.

In First Industrial Physics, students take core modules to the value of 55 credits and one 5 credit elective module (module codes marked with * indicate the code of the coordinating institution).

Core Modules
Students take 55 credits as follows:

and modules to the value of 5 credits from the following:

Elective Modules

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module descriptions may be found here.

Examinations
Full details of regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards 2022/2023 Book, and for each module in the Book of Modules, 2022/2023

In Second Industrial Physics, students take modules to the value of 60 credits (module codes marked with * indicate the code of the coordinating institution):

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module descriptions may be found here.

Examinations
Full details of regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards 2022/2023 Book, and for each module in the Book of Modules, 2022/2023.

In Third Industrial Physics, students take modules to the value of 60 credits (module codes marked with * indicate the code of the coordinating institution):

PY3114 - Work Placement/Project (15 credits)
Students undertake a 10-week placement/project either directly in industry or in a university or research centre laboratory performing industrially related research and development. The placements are most frequently in Ireland though they may also be carried out at international sites subject to the approval of the programme co-ordinator. The placement/project is supported by a member of academic staff in MTU together with a workplace supervisor (where applicable). The typical placement will begin in March, and will continue into the summer: the other programme lectures and examinations are scheduled in the first half of the semester, so that the placement is the sole focus of the student. The aim of the industrial placement is to introduce the learner to structured employment in a relevant work sector and to develop in the learner an understanding of the organisation, its procedures and technology.

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module descriptions may be found here.

Examinations
Full details of regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards 2022/2023 Book, and for each module in the Book of Modules, 2022/2023.

In Fourth Industrial Physics, students take modules to the value of 60 credits (module codes marked with * indicate the code of the coordinating institution):

AND

OR (by special permission)

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module descriptions may be found here.

Examinations
Full details of regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards 2022/2023 Book, and for each module in the Book of Modules, 2022/2023.

Programme Learning Outcomes for BSc in Industrial Physics (NFQ Level 8, Major Award)
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Construct solutions to industrial measurement and control problems using fundamental physical principles;
• Apply solutions from fundamental and applied physics to industrial production and manufacturing problems;
• Design, implement and test strategies for industrial testing and quality control;
• Apply fundamental physics to industrial research and developments;
• Choose experimental physics techniques to analyse and manage complex instrument systems;
• Develop and adapt systems for data acquisition, management and archiving;
• Communicate effectively within an industrial environment;
• Write laboratory reports that provide a description of the experiment, explain the experiment and reasoning clearly, and provide an appropriate conclusion.