About Mathematical Sciences And Physics (bsc (hons)) in University College Cork

This course provides a grounding in mathematics and physics, emphasising problem-solving skills and capacity for analytical and logical thinking in mathematics, as well as intuitive and analytical understanding of physics. 

This degree programme is offered jointly by the School of Mathematical Sciences and the Department of Physics.

• Physics and Mathematics occupy central positions in science and technology.
• You will enter the jobs market with a degree that combines a high level of training in both numerical and experimental work.
• The emphasis on developing problem solving skills across a range of disciplines is highly regarded by employers.

Our students have an excellent track record in both career development following graduation and in postgraduate study. We have strong links with local, national and international companies and with research institutes, which will add value to your degree and strengthen its reputation.

Skills and Careers Information

Graduates from the BSc (Hons) in Mathematics and Physics do well in the employment market because of the skills they offer. As society becomes increasingly more complex and more technologically oriented, the capacity for clear logical thinking and the quality of numeracy are in continuing and growing demand.

Employers recognise that graduates of this degree have already proved their ability to master difficult ideas and solve challenging problems and can consequently be expected to have the capacity and flexibility to quickly learn new techniques and new problem-solving skills. A wide range of careers is open to graduates of this degree.

Many careers are directly related to a qualification in this subject, such as teaching and lecturing, scientific research and development, software development and computing.

Many other careers require the ability to think logically and quantitatively, such as banking, management, consulting and insurance.

Some careers are open to graduates of any discipline, such as retailing, sales and marketing, administration, the media and the civil service.

Graduates can undertake a wide range of professional diplomas, as well as research MSc and PhD degrees.

Academic qualification equivalents

 1.    All India Senior School Certificate 

 2.    Higher Secondary Certificate / Standard 12 

 3.    Indian School Certificate (Year 12) 

Band 1 Programmes

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

Band 2 Programmes

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

Band 3 Programmes

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.

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS: 6.5  Minimum individual sections 5.5
• TOEFL: TOEFL 90  Listening - 17; Reading - 18; Speaking - 20; Writing 17
• PTE: 63 Minimum individual sections 51

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