MSc in Applied Physics in Limerick Ireland | University of Limerick

University of Limerick | Limerick Ireland
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
EUR 19,300
(c. USD22,491.45)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months

The MSc in Applied Physics is a one-year program designed for graduates in physical sciences and engineering. UL Physics collaborates with industry leaders including Analog Devices, COOK Medical, Intel, Seagate, and BorgWarner. These partnerships drive scientific progress, foster innovation in products and processes, and open career pathways for our alumni.
The program is taught by researchers pioneering next-generation technologies, with a proven record of scientific publications and intellectual property in areas like battery materials, energy harvesting, photonics, non-linear optics, imaging, atomistic simulations, 2D materials, and medical devices.
Our faculty are part of UL's Bernal Institute, a top-tier Irish research center, and bring expertise in experimental development, calibration, and validation to their teaching.
The Bernal Institute features state-of-the-art facilities for material preparation and analysis, including the FEI Titan Transmission Electron Microscope under Professor Ursel Bangert's direction, and the new Actuate Lab led by ERC recipient Dr. Sarah Guerin.
This MSc program equips graduates with advanced applied physics skills and deep knowledge of material properties' physical principles, preparing them for careers in research and high-tech industries.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

Normally a 2.2 Hons Degree (Level 8 - National Qualifications Authority of Ireland) in an appropriate Scientific or Engineering discipline (e.g., Physics, Chemistry, Materials, Nanotechnology, etc.). Applications from other graduates who have a sufficient mathematical element in their primary degree in addition to other relevant technical background are considered as well. The programme is also successful with graduates from BSc of Science with concurrent Teacher Education programmes.

If your qualifications have been obtained in a country where English is an official language this will suffice
If this is not available, the following additional documents must be provided:
English translation of your qualification(s)/transcripts
AND
English language competency certificate

IELTS - Minimum score of 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any component.
TOEFL- (paper based) - 580.
TOEFL- (internet based) - 90.

Tuition EUR 19,300

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