Part time Physics Undergrad Degree?

sf94117

Hi all,

Just looking for some info if anyone can help! I am looking to do a part time Physics degree (evening course as I work full time) but can't seem to find anything in Dublin.

I am looking for something similar to the part time BSc in Mathematics that DIT offer (http://www.dit.ie/study/parttime/programmes/dt248mathematics/). I have a science degree with a couple of years Phyiscs so would be looking for something like that DIT course where I could join in 2nd/3rd year of a degree.

Does anyone know of any part-time evening undergrad degree courses in Physics in Dublin? Or Science degree's where Physics can be taken as a major subject?

Thanks,
SF

MonkeyDoo

Would you consider doing an MSc in Physics instead? Seems a bit of an overkill going back and getting another BSc?

There would be more part time and distance learning options for masters courses

sf94117

MonkeyDoo wrote: »

Would you consider doing an MSc in Physics instead? Seems a bit of an overkill going back and getting another BSc?

There would be more part time and distance learning options for masters courses

I dont think I'd be accepted onto those I only have 1 year undergrad exp physic and maths physic (and 2 years maths) and then specialised in a life science subject so dont think I'd have the required level of physics for an MSc.....but if you know of any courses that you could recommend that would be great??

MonkeyDoo

sf94117 wrote: »

I dont think I'd be accepted onto those I only have 1 year undergrad exp physic and maths physic (and 2 years maths) and then specialised in a life science subject so dont think I'd have the required level of physics for an MSc.....but if you know of any courses that you could recommend that would be great??

Seeing you have a bit of life sciences experience perhaps a taught masters in medical physics, there is part time course on this in trinity. You can also do it via open university

http://www.medicine.tcd.ie/medical-physics-bioengineering/postgraduate/msc-physical-sciences/entry-requirements.php

There is also a nice taught MSc in Applied Physics in UL if you are interested in converting to physics full time in a year.

http://www.ul.ie/international/index.php/international-admissions/programmes/master-of-science-in-applied-physics/

sf94117

MonkeyDoo wrote: »

Seeing you have a bit of life sciences experience perhaps a taught masters in medical physics, there is part time course on this in trinity. You can also do it via open university

http://www.medicine.tcd.ie/medical-physics-bioengineering/postgraduate/msc-physical-sciences/entry-requirements.php

There is also a nice taught MSc in Applied Physics in UL if you are interested in converting to physics full time in a year.

http://www.ul.ie/international/index.php/international-admissions/programmes/master-of-science-in-applied-physics/

Funny you should mention the medical physics cause that's the course/area i'm trying to get into!! From what I've found out it looks like you need an undergrad in physics plus the masters (or at least studying towards it) to work in the area so that's why I was looking to try and get the physics degree part time and then apply for the masters.

Might also look into maybe doing that maths degree in DIT and then the masters.......if there are no part time degree's in physics available

MonkeyDoo

http://www3.open.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/qualification/f50.htm

It's part time...all you need is science degree...which you have?

sf94117

MonkeyDoo wrote: »

http://www3.open.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/qualification/f50.htm

It's part time...all you need is science degree...which you have?

Thanks again for the reply. Yeah I do....I had looked at this but I would really want to do an MSc that is IPEM accredited and in order to follow the IPEM pathway with the OU you need an undergrad in physics or engineering.

Had also looked at the OU's Physical Science undergrad (with a focus on physics) that is accredited by the IOP but that is being stopped and they are introducing an Natural Science undergrad and it hasn't got accreditation

I've been looking around a good bit but can't seem to find and undergrad part time degree course in physics!! I'm willing to give this 4/5 years to get the qualification I need if I can do it part time.....but it's not looking likely!

MonkeyDoo

Another option would be to save up and do it full time, follow your dreams and all that. You'll get there in the end ;-)

sf94117

MonkeyDoo wrote: »

Another option would be to save up and do it full time, follow your dreams and all that. You'll get there in the end ;-)

Cheers, thanks for the encouragement!! I dont think I could really afford to do that though!!!

I'll keep looking to see I can find anything else part time!!

fractal27

I realise this is an old discussion but I am in a similar position and would like to know if you ever found an appropriate course.

Ideally I would be looking for a physics masters course that doesn't require a full degree in physics or a part-time physics undergraduate course.

I am coming from a life science background but have some college physics and maths (1st yr) so I would preferably be looking for an undergraduate course where I could perhaps skip 1st year.

If anyone has any suggestions, they would be much appreciated.

Cheers,

Ol' Donie

I'm in a similar situation, and am also looking for options regarding a part time physics degree.
The only one i've found so far is the natural science (physics pathway) degree from the Open University.
Would love to know if there are any others.

sf94117

fractal27 wrote: »

I realise this is an old discussion but I am in a similar position and would like to know if you ever found an appropriate course.

Ideally I would be looking for a physics masters course that doesn't require a full degree in physics or a part-time physics undergraduate course.

I am coming from a life science background but have some college physics and maths (1st yr) so I would preferably be looking for an undergraduate course where I could perhaps skip 1st year.

If anyone has any suggestions, they would be much appreciated.

Cheers,

Hi,

The best I could find was an OU natural science degree......there are a few pathways you can take that lead to degrees that are recognised by the IOP. I haven't gone down this road myself as it was a bit too expensive!!

As regards skipping first year....I was at an open day in DCU last year and when speaking to the mature students rep I mentioned possibly skipping first year was practically laughed at by her...so I dont think that is a runner.

Anyway, best of luck with the search.

Cheers,
SF