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
This course is for you if you’re interested in exploring the fields of atomic, molecular and optical physics as well as experimental particle physics.
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About this course
Our graduates go on to take research degrees, or take up employment in a range of industries in roles 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 a lower second-class (2.2) undergraduate honours degree or above.
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Subjects
- GCSE Physics
- Particle Physics
- Astrophysical
- Computational
- Chemistry
- Data analysis
- Extragalactic
- Communications
- Cosmology
- Photonics
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 Physics)
Alongside your core modules, you can choose options to broaden your horizons and tailor your course to your interests.
- Advanced Condensed State Physics
- Advanced Particle Physics
- Astrophysical Processes
- Atom Light Interactions
- Beyond the Standard Model
- Computational Chemistry
- Data Analysis Techniques
- Early Universe
- Electrons, Cold Atoms & Quantum Circuits
- Experimental Quantum Technologies and Foundations
- Extragalactic Astronomy
- Fibre Optic Communications
- Further Quantum Mechanics
- General Relativity
- Introduction to Cosmology
- Introduction to Nano-materials and Nano-characterisation
- Lasers and Photonics
- Monte Carlo Simulations
- Object Oriented Programming
- Particle Physics
- Particle Physics Detector Technology
- Programming in C++
- Quantum Field Theory 1
- Quantum Field Theory 2
- Quantum Optics and Quantum Information
- Stellar & Galactic Astrophysics
- Symmetry in Particle Physics
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Physics MSc