Industrial & Environmental PhysicsFisic Thionsclaíoch ┐Chomhshaoil

This course aims to produce graduates with the skills needed for employment as technicians/technologists or scientific personnel in the fields of technology and physics, with a particular emphasis on the applications of physics in industrial and environmental contexts, including the science underlying renewable energy and sustainable technologies.

On graduation, you’ll have experience and skill in handling instrumentation and the analysis, interpretation, presentation and critical evaluation of data. These skills, along with up-to-date knowledge of your field, will make you highly suited for a career as a technician or research assistant in industry and technology, especially in industries relating to renewable energy and sustainability.

If you achieve the appropriate grades, you’ll be eligible to apply for entry to Year 3 of the honours degree course TU877 Physics Technology.

The first year of the course is common with the courses TU755 Science, TU751 Biosciences and TU762 Medicinal Chemistry & Pharmaceutical Sciences. It will give you a broad scientific base before you concentrate on Applied Physics in Year 2 and Year 3.

The course is offered on a modular basis. Six common core modules in biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, professional skills and information technology will give you a solid foundation in science.

In the second semester, you’ll study Project-Based Physics, Astronomy and Environmental & Energy Physics. You will choose an additional module from a selection of chemistry and biology modules on offer.

In the third year, the applied and practical nature of the degree and the emphasis on environment, energy and industry come to the fore.

Leaving Certificate Requirements

QQI/FET Requirements

In addition to the QQI minimum entry requirements, QQI quotas and QQI points apply. The max QQI points awarded is 390. Further details at www.tudublin.ie/qqi

Mature Applicants

Applications from mature students (23+) are welcome. Further details at www.tudublin.ie/mature

English Language Requirements

If English is not your first language you will need to provide evidence of your English language proficiency as detailed on our website.

Click on the link below to view an indicative timetable for this course. Timetables are subject to change and up to date timetables will be provided to students on commencement.

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• Researcher
• Lab Technician

Irish/EU Applicants

Applications from all Irish/EU citizens are made through the Central Applications Office (CAO).

Note: Applicants presenting with the Irish Leaving Certificate or a QQI FET award, regardless of nationality, should apply through the CAO.

The standard closing date to apply is February 1st. Late applications will close on May 1st. For restricted courses, the closing date is February 1st. Please see important dates on the CAO website. For a detailed guide on how to apply, please visit our CAO Hub.

International Students (Non-EU) 

Applications from international students are welcome for this programme. If you meet any of the following criteria, applications should be made directly to TU Dublin via the “Apply Now – Non-EU” link on each programme webpage.

• You hold Non-EU Nationality, and you live in a Non-EU country.
• You hold EU Nationality, but you have not lived in an EU country for 3 of the last 5 years AND you have not attended 5 years primary/secondary education in an EU country.
• You require a Student Visa to study in Ireland

Note: Applicants presenting with the Irish Leaving Certificate or a QQI FET award, regardless of nationality, should apply through the CAO.

For full details on How to Apply, Visa & Immigration Information, Accommodation Information and International Fees, please visit our International Hub.

Application Dates for Non-EU Applicants

Applications for undergraduate courses commencing September 2025 are now closed.

Applications for undergraduate courses commencing in September 2026 will open in November 2025. Applications will close in June 2026.

Advanced Entry applications are accepted to this course. For further information on how to make an Advanced Entry application, please visit our CAO Hub. A full list of courses open for Advanced Entry is detailed on the CAO website. 

To qualify for Advanced Entry applicants must be currently studying, completing, or have successfully completed, studies at Level 6, 7 or 8 in a Higher Education Institution (HEI) or an equivalent, in a related area. You must demonstrate by providing transcripts of results that you have achieved the learning outcomes for each stage you wish to advance past, for example:

• To enter Year 2 via Advanced Entry, you must demonstrate that you have met the learning outcomes for Year 1.
• For entry to Year 3, you must demonstrate that you have met the learning outcomes for Years 1 and 2.

If English is not your first language you will need to provide evidence of your English language proficiency as detailed on our website.

If you achieve the appropriate grades, you’ll be eligible to apply for entry to Year 3 of the TU877 Physics Technology.

On graduation, you’ll be equipped to progress to ordinary and honours degree courses in TU Dublin.