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Physics
Physics
College of Science,
School of Physics
Course overview
Research activities within the School of Physics are organised within the following three clusters - Centre for Photonics and Imaging, Atmospheric and Environmental Research Cluster, Centre for Astronomy:
Centre for Photonics and Imaging:
Lasers (NCLA), Applied Optics, Medical Physics & Tissue Optics (TOMI)
Research interests in Applied Optics and Imaging Science, Laser microfabrication and device development, Tissue Optics and Microcirculation Imaging, Medical Imaging & Modelling.
Atmospheric & Environmental Physics Research Cluster - Centre for Climate & Air Pollution Studies (C-CAPS)
Investigating physical and chemical properties of aerosols and gaseous species in the marine coastal environment and their ultimate role in climate change
Research interests in Astronomy, Astronomical Instrumentation and Computational Astrophysics.
Programmes available
MSc, full-time and part-time
Areas of interest
Follow the following link to find Research opportunities in Physics.
Researcher profiles
For more details contact individual members of staff through the website contact points:
Contact Us
Dr Nicholas Devaney
T 353 91 495188
nicholas.devaney@nuigalway.ie
http://www.nuigalway.ie/physics
http://www.nuigalway.ie/courses
PAC code
MSc (full-time), GYT23
MSc (part-time), GYT24
Current project
For current projects, visit the School of Physics research opportunities webpage.
Fees for this course
EU: €4,529 p.a. 2017/18
Non-EU: €13,750 p.a. 2017/18
Full time EU Fee €4,529 p.a.
Part time EU Fee €2,320 p.a.
