MSc Particle and Nuclear Physics

These entry requirements are for the 2026-27 academic year and requirements for future academic years may differ. Entry requirements for the 2027-28 academic year will be published on 1 Oct 2026.

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in physics or a related subject with sufficient physics content. In particular we expect that you will have completed a quantum mechanics course.

University level mathematics and basic programming skills are essential. During your degree you should have gained experience in at least one of the following: C/C++, Java, Python, R, Matlab, Haskell, ML and you should state this information on your application. If you are in doubt on this point please contact the Programme Director.

We may also consider your application if you have relevant experience; please contact us to check before you apply.

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During the MSc programme you will take three compulsory skill courses:

Research Skills in Particle and Nuclear Physics
Data Analysis and Machine Learning
Dissertation in Particle and Nuclear Physics
Option courses
You will select a number of Core Courses. Your Academic Advisor will guide you through choices. Core options include:

Detectors in Particle and Nuclear Physics
Medical Physics
Particle Physics
Nuclear Physics
Nuclear Astrophysics
Current Topics in Particle Physics
In addition, you will select a number of optional courses. Topics include, among others:

Lasers and Applications
Quantum Theory
Biological Physics
General Relativity
Data Acquisition and Handling
Cosmology
Statistical Physics
Quantum Field Theory
Quantum Physics
Langrangian Dynamics
Quantum Computing
Quantum Cyber Computing