Physics: Advanced Materials [MSc]

University of Glasgow
4.3
3 reviews
  • My experience was amazing and thanks for every time you supported and helped out. Lectures were great and I would suggest the course to others.I enjoyed every bit of it, thanks for the same.
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  • I have grown up so much at Glasgow personally. My knowledge in my field has also grown which I truly adore. Sometimes the support was not that helpful as it could be during my stressful period.
    ← | →
  • It is extremely good university. I have enjoyed every single moment there. There is a lot of stuff to do. The city is also so amazing.
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    Postgraduate

  • Location

    Glasgow (Scotland)

  • Start date

    Different dates available

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. 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 University of Glasgow’s School of Physics and Astronomy is ranked 2nd in Scotland (Complete University Guide 2016). 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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Reviews

4.3
fantastic
  • My experience was amazing and thanks for every time you supported and helped out. Lectures were great and I would suggest the course to others.I enjoyed every bit of it, thanks for the same.
    ← | →
  • I have grown up so much at Glasgow personally. My knowledge in my field has also grown which I truly adore. Sometimes the support was not that helpful as it could be during my stressful period.
    ← | →
  • It is extremely good university. I have enjoyed every single moment there. There is a lot of stuff to do. The city is also so amazing.
    ← | →
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Mark

4.5
25/05/2019
About the course: My experience was amazing and thanks for every time you supported and helped out. Lectures were great and I would suggest the course to others.I enjoyed every bit of it, thanks for the same.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Euan

5.0
23/05/2019
About the course: I have grown up so much at Glasgow personally. My knowledge in my field has also grown which I truly adore. Sometimes the support was not that helpful as it could be during my stressful period.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Jozef Gwizdala

3.5
22/05/2019
About the course: It is extremely good university. I have enjoyed every single moment there. There is a lot of stuff to do. The city is also so amazing.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes
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Subjects

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

Course programme

Modes of delivery of the MSc in Physics: Advanced Materials 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 advanced materials.

Core courses include
  • Advanced data analysis
  • Nano and atomic scale imaging
  • Research skills
  • Solid state physics
  • Extended project.
Optional courses include
  • Detection and analysis of ionising radiation
  • Detectors and imaging
  • Environmental radioactivity
  • Nuclear power reactors
  • Semiconductor physics
  • 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...

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Physics: Advanced Materials [MSc]

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