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MSc Physics

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    MSc 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time

Course Description

This MSc provides students with the skills, knowledge and research ability for a career in physics. The programme is designed to satisfy the need, both nationally and internationally, for well-qualified postgraduates who will be able to respond to the challenges that arise from future developments in this field.

Students develop insights into the techniques used in current projects in Physics, and gain in-depth experience of a particular specialised research area, through project work as a member of a research team. The programme provides the professional skills necessary to play a meaningful role in industrial or academic life.

Who this course is for

This MSc requires students to have an undergraduate degree level of knowledge in physics, astronomy, astrophysics or related discipline, who wish to develop a career in physics and related fields. The programme provides an ideal foundation for further research and entry on to a PhD programme.

Entry Requirements

A minimum of an upper second-class Bachelor’s degree in a strongly Physics-based programme from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard.

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Fees

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Programme Funding

UCL offers a range of financial awards aimed at assisting both prospective and current students with their studies.

Student Destinations

A Master’s degree in Physics is highly regarded by employers. Students gain a deep understanding of both basic phenomena underpinning a range of technologies with huge potential for future development, e.g. quantum information, as well as direct knowledge of cutting-edge technologies likely to play a major role in short to medium term industrial development while addressing key societal challenges such as energy supply or water sanitisation.

Employability

Physics-based careers embrace a broad range of areas, e.g., information technology, Large Data science (in commerce and industry), engineering, finance, research and development, medicine, nanotechnology and photonics. Employers regard a physics degree as a flexible and highly desirable university training.

Module Details

Compulsory modules

  •  Research Essay
  •  Physics Research Project

Optional modules

  •  Mathematics For General Relativity
  •  Climate and Energy
  •  Theoretical Condensed Matter
  •  Advanced Topics in Statistical Mechanics
  •  Galaxy Dynamics, Formation and Evolution
  •  Advanced Physical Cosmology
  •  Physics of Exoplanets
  •  Advanced Quantum Theory
  •  Quantum Computation and Communication
  •  Particle Physics
  •  Quantum Field Theory
  •  Molecular Physics
  •  Molecular Biophysics
  •  Atom and Photon Physics
  •  High Energy Astrophysics (SS7)
  • Symmetry and Phase Transitions

Please note that the list of modules given here is indicative. This information is published a long time in advance of enrolment and module content and availability are subject to change.

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