Welcome to the UCD School of Physics!
We offer three undergraduate programmes, (Physics, Theoretical Physics and Physics with Astronomy & Space Science), taught MSc programmes in NanoBio Science (full-time and part-time) and Physics by Negotiated Learning plus a Higher Diploma in Physics. Undergraduate numbers in the school have grown by over 20% in the last two years. There are about 65 graduate research students in the school, most of whom are pursuing PhD programmes and over 30 of whom are from outside Ireland. The school has recruited more than 10 new academic staff since 2004, and the staff are part of a dynamic, international group researching across a wide range of disciplines within Physics. These include: Astrophysics (5), Atomic, Molecular and Laser Plasma Physics (4), Condensed Matter Theory (1), Computational Biophysics (4), Experimental NanoScience (6), Experimental Particle Physics (2), General Relativity Theory (1) and Radiation/Medical Physics (1) (the numbers of academics in each area is shown in brackets).With high levels of research funding, and the ongoing construction and refurbishment of over 26,000 square metres of research and undergraduate teaching space in the College of Science, the future is very bright for the School of Physics, which consistently excels in the impact of its research. The impact of our research, as measured using bibliometrics, is over three times the global average. Our graduates are found in employment and further study around the globe, and we seek to recruit students from 5 continents. I invite you to explore our website and contact us if you need further information and you are always welcome to come and visit the school, a member of the academic staff will be delighted to discuss the options open to you.
Most of the School of Physics is located in building number 65 on the UCD campus map, g.p.s. coordinates 53o18'33" N, 6o13'29"W.
Padraig Dunne is associate professor of Extreme Ultraviolet Physics and Head of the UCD School of Physics.
