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MSc Physics

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    MSc Full-time: 1 year, Part-time: 2 years

Course Description

Physics is simply the study of nature. And studying physics means aspiring to answer some of nature’s most complex questions. This course allows you to explore and expand our understanding of the world and will prepare you to address the challenges our society faces.

Our School of Mathematics and Physics is home to inspirational research activity and excellent teaching. Our research spans the breadth of modern physics and is supported by advanced facilities.

We also collaborate with a variety of partners across academia, public life and industry, including the National Physical Laboratory.

Entry Requirements

A minimum of a 2:2 UK honours degree in chemistry, electronic engineering, nuclear engineering, physics, or a recognised equivalent international qualification.

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Student Destinations

As a graduate of this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge to work in a range of sectors on an international scale, including the nuclear and medical sectors, and higher education.

Previous graduates have gone on to work for:

  • CERN
  • Diamond Microwave Devices Ltd
  • NHS
  • Scottish Environment Protection Agency
  • UK Atomic Energy Agency.

Employers in the education sector include:

  • Sultan Quaboos University
  • University College London
  • University of Nottingham
  • University of Umm Al-Qura.

Module Details

  • ADVANCED QUANTUM PHYSICS Optional 1
  • COSMOLOGY AND GALAXY FORMATION Optional 1
  • EXPERIMENTAL AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS FOR MEDICAL PHYSICS Optional 1
  • INTRODUCTION TO BIOLOGY AND RADIATION BIOLOGY Optional 1
  • LIGHT AND MATTER Optional 1
  • NUCLEAR ASTROPHYSICS Optional 1
  • RADIATION LABORATORY SKILLS Optional 1
  • RADIATION MEASUREMENT Optional 1
  • RADIATION PHYSICS Optional 1
  • RESEARCH TECHNIQUES IN ASTRONOMY Optional 1
  • SEMICONDUCTOR PHYSICS AND TECHNOLOGY Optional 1
  • SOFT MATTER AND BIOLOGICAL PHYSICS Optional 1
  • SPECIAL RELATIVITY Optional 1
  • ADVANCES IN NANOPHOTONICS Optional 2
  • ASTROPHYSICAL DYNAMICS Optional 2
  • DIAGNOSTIC APPLICATIONS OF IONISING RADIATION PHYSICS Optional 2
  • EXPLOSIVE STELLAR PHENOMENA Optional 2
  • EXTENDED GROUP PROJECT Optional 2
  • GENERAL RELATIVITY Optional 2
  • NON-IONISING RADIATION IMAGING Optional 2
  • NON-LINEAR PHYSICS Optional 2
  • NUCLEAR ENERGY AND APPLICATIONS Optional 2
  • RESEARCH PROJECT AND DISSERTATION Compulsory 2
  • THERAPY PHYSICS Optional 2
  • TOPICS IN THEORETICAL PHYSICS Optional 2

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