The BSc Chemical Physics degree at UCC provides a solid grounding in both physics and chemistry, and is ideally suited to students who are curious about how and why the world works at a molecular level. With a broad education in the physical sciences, highly developed problem-solving and analytical skills, and extensive training in experimental methods, graduates of Chemical Physics may be assured of excellent employment prospects in industry, government, research and teaching.The BSc in Chemical Physics at UCC is internationally accredited by the Institute of Physics.Entrance to the BSc Chemical Physics degree is via the Physics and Astrophysics or Chemical Sciencesstreams.You will choose from a variety of physics and chemistry modules, allowing you to pursue the topics that most interest you. Modules in the degree balance theoretical and experimental approaches, and subjects include:
- thermodynamics
- kinetics
- optics
- electromagnetism
- spectroscopy
- computational methods
- quantum mechanics
- materials science
- and environmental
- atmospheric chemistry
The practical component of the course complements the knowledge gained in lectures. Your experimental skills and insight are developed during the practicals, which cover chemical synthesis and compositional analysis; preset and open experiments involving the use of research equipment, electronics and interfacing, error analysis and interpretation; and report writing and data dissemination (seminars and poster presentations).This exposure to all aspects of experimental methodologies gives you the ability and confidence to tackle the Year 4 research projects. The practical training also provides a firm foundation for postgraduate research and for technical careers in industry.
