PhD Experimental Physics at Maynooth

Research degrees in Experimental Physics typically include a mixture of course modules and original research work, which may involve laboratory investigations and computational studies. The closing date for applications for PhD Experimental Physics at Maynooth University is 30 June 2022

PhD Experimental Physics at Maynooth

All students will be registered onto a Structured PhD Programme. Students need to pass a certain number of credits in course modules in addition to successful completion and examination of the thesis. The student’s original research as presented in the thesis is the sole means of assessment for the award of the degree.

PhD students must take a minimum of 30 credits in taught modules (15 in transferable modules and 15 in subject specific modules) and not exceed 90 credits in taught modules over the duration of their Structured PhD programme.

Course Duration: 4 years full-time

Research students at the Department of Experimental Physics gain expertise in specialized areas of experimental physics, computational physics or astrophysics during the course of their studies. This means that they are highly sought after by employers in a wide range of high-technology industries such as software engineering, micro-electronics, telecommunication engineering, scientific civil service, medical physics as well as those areas specifically requiring astrophysicists such as space science, satellite communications. A PhD degree is a prerequisite for careers in academia and industrial research.