Physics: Global Security [MSc]

4.2
3 reviews
  • I loved every minute spent there. Glasgow did everything to make me feel comfortable. I have found some amazing friends and enjoyed my course to the fullest.
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  • Tests are dependably the fundamental center, and the general material science workshop ought to be presented at an earlier stage.
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  • I loved it, initially it was hard for me to manage but after some time I started loving the same and now I am fully into it.
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Postgraduate

In Glasgow

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Description

  • Type

    Postgraduate

  • Location

    Glasgow (Scotland)

  • Start date

    Different dates available

The University of Glasgow’s School of Physics and Astronomy is ranked 2nd in Scotland (Complete University Guide 2016). The School plays a leading role in the exploitation of data from the Large Hadron Collider, the world’s largest particle accelerator at CERN. With a 93% overall student satisfaction in the National Student Survey 2014, the School of Physics and Astronomy combines both teaching excellence and a supportive learning environment. The School of Physics & Astronomy hosts the Kelvin Nanocharacterisation Centre, which houses state-of-the-art instrumentation for studying materials at the nanoscale or below. You will gain the theoretical, experimental and computational skills necessary to analyse and solve a range of advanced physics problems relevant to the theme of this global challenge, providing an excellent foundation for a career of scientific leadership in academia or industry. You will develop transferable skills that will improve your career prospects, such as project management, team-working, advanced data analysis, problem-solving, critical evaluation of scientific literature, advanced laboratory and computing skills, and how to effectively communicate with different audiences. You will benefit from direct contact with our group of international experts who will teach you cutting-edge physics and supervise your projects. This programme has a September and January intake*. *For suitably qualified candidates

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Glasgow (Glasgow City)
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University Avenue, G12 8QQ

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Reviews

4.2
fantastic
  • I loved every minute spent there. Glasgow did everything to make me feel comfortable. I have found some amazing friends and enjoyed my course to the fullest.
    |
  • Tests are dependably the fundamental center, and the general material science workshop ought to be presented at an earlier stage.
    |
  • I loved it, initially it was hard for me to manage but after some time I started loving the same and now I am fully into it.
    |
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4.4
fantastic

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Rhoda von Below

4.0
24/05/2019
About the course: I loved every minute spent there. Glasgow did everything to make me feel comfortable. I have found some amazing friends and enjoyed my course to the fullest.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Seonaid

3.5
23/05/2019
About the course: Tests are dependably the fundamental center, and the general material science workshop ought to be presented at an earlier stage.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Anya

5.0
22/05/2019
About the course: I loved it, initially it was hard for me to manage but after some time I started loving the same and now I am fully into it.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes
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Subjects

  • IT
  • GCSE Physics
  • Global
  • School
  • Skills and Training
  • Astronomy
  • Project
  • IT Security
  • Security
  • University
  • Data analysis
  • Team Training

Course programme

Modes of delivery of the MSc Physics: Global Security include lectures, seminars and tutorials and allow students the opportunity to take part in lab, project and team work.

The programme draws upon a wide range of advanced Masters-level courses. You will have the flexibility to tailor your choice of optional lecture courses and project work to a wide variety of specific research topics and their applications in the area of global security.

Core courses include
  • Advanced data analysis
  • Detection and analysis of ionising radiation
  • Research skills
  • Extended project.
Optional courses include
  • Advanced electromagnetic theory
  • Applied optics
  • Detectors and imaging
  • Environmental radioactivity
  • Nuclear power reactors
  • Quantum information
  • Statistical mechanics.

Additional information

  • To complete the MSc degree you must undertake a project worth 60 credits, which will integrate subject knowledge and skills that you acquire during the MSc programme
  • The MSc project provides students with an opportunity to carry out an extended, in-depth research project embedded within one of the School of Physics and Astronomy’s internationally-leading research groups.  In undertaking this project students will gain, within a first class training environment, subject-specific and generic skills that will form an excellent foundation for a career...

Physics: Global Security [MSc]

Price on request