This document summarizes an Industrial Physics program that is a joint program between University College Cork (UCC) and Cork Institute of Technology (CIT). The program provides students with training in instrumentation, measurement, calibration, process control, and automation. Graduates of the program go on to work in industries like biopharma, medical technology, and manufacturing. The program involves spending time at both UCC and CIT facilities and offers opportunities for work placements and research projects. It prepares students for careers in areas like advanced process analytics, industrial automation, and technologies involved in the "Fourth Industrial Revolution." Contact information is provided for the program coordinators at both UCC and CIT.

1. http://www.cit.ie
BSc Industrial Physics
UCC/CIT joint programme
Dr Donagh O’Mahony, Department of Physical Sciences, CIT
28th November 2018

2. BSc Industrial Physics – CK409
 Joint programme
 Departments of Physics (UCC)
 Department of Physical Sciences (CIT)
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3. Ireland's perception of Physics?
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4. Not to worry…..its global!
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Neil deGrasse Tyson (scientificliteracymatters.com)

5. What is Industrial Physics?
 “…Industrial Physics in some ways covers a much broader field than
does basic or academic physics, the industrial physicist finds himself
measuring (after all, the science of physics is basically the science
of measurement) many very unusual things, sometimes in very unusual
places, and sometimes by non-traditional methods….”
 Howard Robinson, Industrial Physicicst, Physics Today
Magazine, June 1948
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6. Industrial Physics is Globally Recognised
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7. Industrial Physics: Laser Eye Surgery
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8. Industrial Physics: LED lighting
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Shuji Nakamura
Nobel Prize –Physics, 2014 (High
brightness LEDs for displays,
lighting)

9. Industrial Physics: Computing
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William Shockley,
Nobel Prize-Physics,
1953
(transistors...leading
to smartphones)

10. Industrial Physics: Medical
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Marie Curie, Nobel Prize-Physics,
1903 (radiation….leading to cancer
therapies)

11. Industry recognises the value of Physics
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12. Regional Industry Demand
 Relevant Industry Sectors:
 BioPharma, Chemical
 Oil & Gas, Energy
 MedTech, BioMed, BioPhotonics
 IT, electronics, Photonics
 Growing demand for graduates with skills in:
 (Scientific) Industrial Instrument measurement & calibration
 Industrial Automation (Manufacturing Execution Systems)
 Advanced Process control & validation
 Process Analytical Technologies (spectroscopy, photonics, environmental sensing and
monitoring)
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13. Careers: Where our graduates go..
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14. UCC/CIT Physics Graduates: BioPharma
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15. UCC/CIT Physics Graduates: MedTech
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16. UCC/CIT Physics Graduates: Automation
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17. UCC/CIT Physics Graduates: Process Control
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Now Process Analytical Technology
specialist @ Pfizer, Ringaskiddy

18. Industrial Physicists: Careers
• Advanced Process analytics
• “Factories of the Future”
• Advanced (AI) Automation
Getting
ready for
the 4th
industrial
revolution!

19. Industrial Physics: Entry Requirements
 Leaving Cert subjects
 Honours Maths (min. H4)
 If H4 in App Maths, H6 in Maths required)
 Lab Science subject (pref. Physics/App Maths)
 CAO points
 Expect 450-500 (511 in 2018)
 Candidate profile
 Would suit students interested in STEM, problem-solving
 Students wishing to go directly to industry after graduation
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20. Industrial Physics: Key Features
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CIT Measurement & Calibration LabCIT Environmental Instrumentation Lab
 50/50% time shared between UCC/CIT
 Min 10 week placement Year 3
 Research Project (Year 4):
 CAPPA R&D centre (CIT)
 Tyndall National Institute (UCC)
 International partner sites
 Unique undergrad facilities
 Industrial training labs
 Advanced Instrumentation

21. BSc Industrial Physics: Modules
 UCC
 Heat, Energy and Mechanics
 Electricity & Magnetism
 Material & Condensed Matter Physics
 Optics and Photonics (LASERs, LEDs)
 CIT
 (Scientific) Instrument Measurement & Calibration
 Industrial Process Control and Automation
 (Scientific) Instrument interfacing and Networking
 Environmental (Air and Water) Monitoring
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22. Does Industrial Physics Pay?
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Instrumentation &
Automation
Starting salary
€(30-35)k
Senior
Automation
personnel
(5+ yrs
experience)
€(70-80)k

23. BSc Industrial Physics: Contact Us!
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@CIT_PhysSci
Physicalsciences.cit.ie
Stephen.hegarty@cit.ie
+353 21 433 5595
UCC:
Prof. John McInerney
Dr Bryan Kelleher
CIT:
Dr. Donagh O’Mahony
Dr Stephen Hegarty
@PhysicsUcc
Physics.ucc.ie
Bryan.kelleher@ucc.ie
+353 21 490 2468
www.ucc.ie/en/ck409/

24. http://www.cit.ie
Donagh O’Mahony
28th November 2018
Thank you