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University of Limerick

MSc Applied Physics

Applied & Pure Sciences January 2027
Offered by University of Limerick · Limerick, Ireland · 1 year

📋 Course overview

UL’s Master of Science (MSc) in Applied Physics is aimed at physical science and engineering graduates seeking career opportunities in the high technology sector of industry.

The programme aims to increase their understanding of applied physics, the physical principles underlying material properties, and the operation of processes and equipment for the research and high technology sectors.

It is delivered by researchers at the cutting edge of next generation technologies with an outstanding track-record in producing scientific publications, and intellectual property.

Researchers are members of the Bernal Institute at UL, one of the leading research institutes in Ireland, and have a tradition of experimental development, calibration and validation.

📚 What you will study

Research Project 1
Research Project 2
Scientific Communication and Literature Review
Condensed Matter Physics 2
Nanoscience and Technology 2
Semiconductor Processing 2
Advanced Analysis of Materials 2
Physics of Medical Instrumentation
Advanced Computational Methods in Physics
Advanced Energy Conversion and Storage
Digital Control
Noise
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DissertationResearch Project

💼 Career opportunities

Semiconductor Process Engineer / Microelectronics Specialist
Materials Scientist / Characterization Engineer
Medical Instrumentation / Biomedical Equipment Engineer
Data Scientist / Computational Modeler
Energy Systems & Storage Engineer

🎓 Entry requirements

Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree (NFQ Level 8) with at least a second-class honour, grade 2 (2:2) in a relevant or appropriate Scientific or Engineering subject e.g., Physics, Chemistry, Materials, Nanotechnology, etc.

🇵🇰 Pakistan entry requirements

🎓 Minimum academic requirements for Pakistan students

Min. Percentage
70%

🌐 English language requirements

IELTS
6.5
overall
6
minimum
PTE
61
overall
59
minimum
Duolingo
120
overall
110
minimum
TOEFL iBT
(Pre Jan 2026)
90
overall

📁 Documents required

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Passport
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CV
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One-Page Personal Statement
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2 Letters of Reference
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Evidence of any laboratory, sports/coaching certification or workshop attendance
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Academic transcripts and certificates
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English Language Certificate
€20,800/yr
University University of Limerick
Campus Limerick
Duration 1 year
Next intake January 2027
Application fee €50
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