Physics with Biomedical Sciences

Dublin City University

Ireland, Dublin

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Dublin City University

Ireland , Dublin

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines12-Jan-2026

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 4 year(s)

Next Intake 12-Jan-2026

Physics with Biomedical Sciences

About

Overview

If you love physics and are interested in understanding how it can be applied to biomedical sciences, this is the course for you.

Physics with Biomedical Sciences overlays the principles that underpin the chemical, biological and life sciences on a solid physics background, while exposing you to the most recent biomedical developments. You’ll learn through lectures and tutorials, and by working in our state-of-the-art laboratories. You’ll also benefit from our small class sizes and learning from our award-winning teaching staff, who are also undertaking cutting-edge research.

Practical experience to apply the theory
In third year, you’ll get the chance to intern for an extended period in a hospital and experience the real medical environment. Alternatively, you can do a research placement at DCU or go on an industrial placement in areas such as medical/biological instrumentation, biotechnological applications or optical medical diagnostic applications.

Once you graduate, you will be qualified to work in a huge range of industries such as biomedical instrumentation, medical physics, image processing, or lasers and medical optical systems. Alternatively, you might find a design or management role in the fast-growing biomedical, biotechnology or healthcare sectors, or go on to further specialised training in medical physics to become a hospital physicist or undertake a PhD in the biomedical field.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

General Entry Requirements

There is no direct entry to the programme. All entries to this programme are via DC175 Physics General Entry.

Advanced Entry

Applicants that have completed at least one year of study at NFQ Level 6, 7 or 8 at another institution may apply to continue their studies on a similar programme at DCU. There should be substantial overlap in content between the two programmes to be considered for a transfer. Results and other supporting documentation must be submitted to CAO by the closing date of 1st July. This is a competitive application process for a small quota of advanced entry places. Offers are made on a rolling basis until all places are filled. Early application is advised. Please note: Applicants should also consider applying through the appropriate route for first year entry to the programme they are interested in. This application process is only for advanced entry.

International Applications

There is no direct entry to the programme. All entries to this programme are via DC175 Physics General Entry. For further information on international applications click here.

English Program Requirements

Undergraduate Applicants - Minimum English Standards

Applicants whose first language is not English must provide evidence of equivalent competence in English Language, through their school leaving examination or in a recognised English language test. The minimum standards for entry to DCU are outlined below.

Applicants are assessed on the results of a single sitting only.

EXAMINATION

Level Required

Irish Leaving Certificate English

O6/H7

GCE A-Level English Language

Grade D

GSCE

Grade C

IELTS ACADEMIC

Composite score of 6.5 or above, with no less than 6.0 in any one component.

*Scores must be achieved in one sitting.

TOEFL

237 (computer-based),
580 (paper-based test)

TOEFL iBT

Total Score of 92

Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CAP)

Overall score of 180 with a minimum of 169 in all components.

Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE)

Overall score of 180 with a minimum of 169 in all components.

English Test for Academic and Professional Purposes (ETAPP)

Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic)

63 (with a minimum of 59 in all components)

Duolingo

Duolingo will be accepted with a minimum score of 120 and a score of at least 110 in each subscore. Please ensure the verification link is provided when submitting this evidence and you share your results with DCU.

Additional Information

Your English language certificate must be awarded within the two years prior to the start date of your DCU programme.
English Language requirements for individual programmes may be higher than published here. Please refer to the programme page for further details.
Scores on your English language proficiency test must be achieved in one sitting.

Alternative Requirements/Evidence of Competency

In exceptional circumstances, results in examinations other than those published may be accepted as proof of competence in English language. This may include non-native speakers of English who have completed their education through the medium of English in a country where English is the official language. Please include the details of any English language examinations and proof of successful completion when applying to DCU.

For further details about DCU English Language Requirements, please contact DCU Admissions.

Career

Careers & Further Options

Careers

Physics with Biomedical Sciences is a gateway to a wide range of careers. Armed with highly marketable skills, you will be a powerful addition to any workforce. As a graduate, you will be well placed to take on a career in areas such as biomedical instrumentation, clinical and diagnostic services, medical imaging and image processing, lasers and medical optical systems, to name just a few. You could find yourself in either a design or management role in any area of the fast-growing biomedical, biotechnology and healthcare sectors. You could also go on to further specialised training in medical physics in order to obtain the qualification of Hospital Physicist or undertake a research programme in medical physics or the biomedical sciences.

Further useful materials and resources on the many interesting and diverse career opportunities available to physics graduates are available on the Institute of Physics website.

Career Areas

Biomedical Instrumentation
Design Management
Hospital Physicist
Image Processing
Lasers
Medical Imaging
Medical Optical Systems
Research

Career Titles

Biomedical Instrumentation

Design Management

Hospital Physicist

Image Processing

Lasers

Medical Imaging

Medical Optical Systems

Research

DCU Career Services

DCU graduates are highly sought after by employers. Our Graduates work in environments ranging from large multinationals to SMEs, family businesses and start-ups across every sector.

DCU Careers Service has a number of learning and development initiatives in place for our students, giving them the skills they need for a successful career path.

Go to our Careers site to find out more about career planning, our mentorship programme, skills development and online resources for students when working on CVs and making applications.