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University College Cork (UCC)

Cork , Dublin ,Ireland

Physics & Astrophysics (BSc (Hons))

If you are passionate about how things work and enjoy scientific experiments and mathematics, you should think about studying physics. Fundamentally Physics and Astrophysics is concerned with the study of the universe, from the largest galaxies to the nature of matter itself. Without doubt, this programme will challenge you and your imagination and opens up a world of opportunity both personal and in your career.

Physics, and the technologies developed by physicists, play a major role in chemistry, biology, medicine, electronics, geology, and in the applied fields of optics, nanotechnology, computer science and engineering. A physics education not only develops your problem-solving skills but will also provide you with a solid knowledge of basic science and the ability to apply and adapt that knowledge within the workplace for the betterment of society.

The introductory first year in Physics and Astrophysics gives you access to the four degree programmes: 

Astrophysics
Chemical Physics
Physics
Mathematical Sciences & Physics (Joint Honours Degree)

Intakes

  • Jan
  • Sep

Application Processing Time in Days: 20

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

India

Recognised Qualifications

  • All India Senior School Certificate 
  • Higher Secondary Certificate / Standard 12 
  • Indian School Certificate (Year 12) 

Band 1 Programmes

Minimum Entry Requirements

  • Minimum average of 90% + in any of the recognised secondary school qualifications.

Band 2 Programmes

Minimum Entry Requirements

  • Minimum average of 80-89% in any of the recognised secondary school qualifications.

Band 3 Programmes

Minimum Entry Requirements

  • Minimum average of 75-79% in any of the recognised secondary school qualifications.

Additional Requirements

  • Where Maths is required for a specific degree programme, a minimum score of 85% in Maths is required.
  • Where a Lab Science subject is required for a specific degree programme, a minimum score of 85% is required in the appropriate Lab Science subject.

The minimum standard required depends on the equivalency of the degree and the grading scheme used in each university or country, but as a general guide, a second class honours or GPA of 3.0/4.0 or 3.75/5.0 is required.

English language requirements

Applicants are required to submit evidence of their English language proficiency; the minimum requirement is an IELTS score of 6.5 with no individual section with a score lower than 6.0, or TOEFL equivalent.

  • Course Code: CK408
  • Course Type: Full Time
  • Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
  • Duration: 04 Year  
  • Total Tuition Fee: 92000 EUR
    Annual Cost of Living: 10500 EUR
    Application Fee: 50 EUR
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