Particle Physics MSc
Master
In Brighton
Description
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Type
Master
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Location
Brighton
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Duration
1 Year
Explore modern experimental and theoretical particle physics.
This course – delivered by our expert faculty – gives you a sound footing for further studies in this field. You can take the MSc in an experimental or theoretical mode.
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About this course
Our graduates go on to doctoral study (theoretical or experimental), or take up employment in a range of industries in fields such as:
business/data analysis
computer programming
software development
teaching
research and teaching technical support.
Graduate destinations
100% of students from the Department of Physics and Astronomy were in work or further study six months after graduating. Recent School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences graduates have gone on to roles including:
data engineer, QinetiQ
data scientist, Qbiz
laser systems engineer, Coherent.
You should normally have an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree or above.
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Subjects
- GCSE Physics
- Project
- Data analysis
- Cosmology
- Physics
- Programming
- Technology
- Quantitative
- Analytical
- Research
Course programme
These modules are running in the academic year 2018/19. We also plan to offer them in future academic years. They may become unavailable due to staff availability, student demand or updates to our curriculum. We’ll make sure to let our applicants know of such changes to modules at the earliest opportunity.
Core modules
Core modules are taken by all students on the course. They give you a solid grounding in your chosen subject and prepare you to explore the topics that interest you most.
- Project (MSc Particle Physics)
- Further Quantum Mechanics
- Quantum Field Theory 1
Alongside your core modules, you can choose options to broaden your horizons and tailor your course to your interests.
- Advanced Particle Physics
- Beyond the Standard Model
- Data Analysis Techniques
- Early Universe
- General Relativity
- Introduction to Cosmology
- Monte Carlo Simulations
- Nuclear and Particle Physics
- Object Oriented Programming
- Particle Physics
- Particle Physics Detector Technology
- Programming in C++
- Quantum Field Theory 2
- Quantum Optics and Quantum Information
- Symmetry in Particle Physics
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Particle Physics MSc