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HIGHER DIPLOMA IN MATHEMATICAL SCIENCE

Qualification : H.DIPLOMA IN MATHEMATICAL SCIENCE

Award Type and NFQ level : HIGHER DIPLOMA (8)

CAO/PAC code : MHQ54;MHQ55

CAO Points :

Closing Date : 30 June 2023

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This is a one year full-time or two or more years part-time taught course.  It is aimed at those who have a primary degree in a related subject who wish to convert this to a degree in theoretical or mathematical physics. Those holding the Higher Diploma are deemed to have reached the honours degree standard in Mathematical (Theoretical) Physics.

Commences
September

A Primary Degree in which Mathematical Physics or equivalent forms a substantial component. Applicants must have a recognised primary degree which is considered equivalent to Irish university primary degree level.

Minimum English language requirements:

  • IELTS: 6.5 minimum overall score
  • TOEFL (Paper based test): 585
  • TOEFL (Internet based test): 95
  • PTE (Pearson): 62

Maynooth University’s TOEFL code is 8850

Students take 60 credits of Mathematical Physics from the level 4 and level 3 modules. At least half the credits must be taken at level 4.  All module choices are subject to approval by the course director or head of department.

Course Duration: 1 year full-time

The course provides a solid foundation in Theoretical Physics/Applied Mathematics for students who wish to pursue careers in science, engineering, commerce and technology. Graduates gain employment in a wide range of occupations including research, teaching, actuary, banking, software development, computational physics and computer modelling/simulation.

Online application only http://www.pac.ie/maynoothuniversity

PAC Code
MHQ54 Full-time

The following information should be forwarded to PAC, 1 Courthouse Square, Galway or uploaded to your online application form:

Certified copies of all official transcripts of results for all non-Maynooth University qualifications listed MUST accompany the application. Failure to do so will delay your application being processed. Non-Maynooth University students are asked to provide two academic references and a copy of birth certificate or valid passport.

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