Physics MSc

Master

In Guildford

£ 10,000 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Location

    Guildford

  • Duration

    1 Year

Our MSc in Physics is a flexible course, allowing you to tailor your studies by selecting modules from a wide range of fundamental and applied physics topics.

The application-focused modules are co-taught by practitioners in public service and industry to ensure that students gain real-world insight. Furthermore, an 11-week project will give you the opportunity to apply your new knowledge and skills to a project relevant to pioneering research.

Our MSc in Physics offers you the flexibility to tailor your studies according to your interests, building on the research strengths of our friendly department and the supportive environment that we provide for our students.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Guildford (Surrey)
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GU2 7XH

Start date

On request

About this course

Physics is simply the study of nature. It aspires to give us answers to the questions that cry out for explanation. Our MSc in Physics will allow you to explore and expand our understanding of the world, equipping you to address the challenges that our society faces.

Our Department of Physics is home to inspirational research activity and excellent teaching. Our research spans the breadth of modern physics and is supported by advanced facilities.

We collaborate with a variety of partners across the academic, public and industry communities, including the National Physical Laboratory.

There may be opportunities to acquire valuable European experience by working or conducting research abroad during your degree or shortly afterwards. It is possible to do this in the summer period with an Erasmus+ grant working on your dissertation or as a recent graduate. In order to qualify your Erasmus+ traineeship must be a minimum of two months.

A minimum of a 2:2 UK honours degree in either Chemistry, Electronic Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Physics, or a recognised equivalent international qualification. We'll also consider relevant work experience if you don't meet these requirements.

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Subjects

  • Project
  • GCSE Physics
  • Quantum Physics
  • Physics
  • Cosmology
  • GALAXY FORMATION
  • Medical physics
  • Biology
  • Radiation biology
  • Analytical
  • Analytical techniques
  • NUCLEAR ASTROPHYSICS
  • Astrophysics

Course programme

Year 1 (full-time)

Module
  • ADVANCED QUANTUM PHYSICS
  • COSMOLOGY AND GALAXY FORMATION
  • EXPERIMENTAL AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS FOR MEDICAL PHYSICS
  • INTRODUCTION TO BIOLOGY AND RADIATION BIOLOGY
  • LIGHT AND MATTER
  • MODERN ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUES
  • NUCLEAR ASTROPHYSICS
  • RADIATION LABORATORY SKILLS
  • RADIATION MEASUREMENT
  • RADIATION PHYSICS
  • RESEARCH TECHNIQUES IN ASTRONOMY
  • SEMICONDUCTOR PHYSICS AND TECHNOLOGY
  • SOFT MATTER AND BIOLOGICAL PHYSICS
  • SPECIAL RELATIVITY
  • ASTROPHYSICAL DYNAMICS
  • DIAGNOSTIC APPLICATIONS OF IONISING RADIATION PHYSICS
  • ENVIRONMENT AND LEGISLATION
  • EXPLOSIVE STELLAR PHENOMENA
  • EXTENDED GROUP PROJECT
  • GENERAL RELATIVITY
  • NON-IONISING RADIATION IMAGING
  • NON-LINEAR PHYSICS
  • NUCLEAR METROLOGY
  • NUCLEAR REACTOR AND HEALTH PHYSICS
  • QUANTUM MAGNETISM AND SUPERCONDUCTIVITY
  • RESEARCH PROJECT AND DISSERTATION
  • THERAPY PHYSICS
  • TOPICS IN THEORETICAL PHYSICS
Optional modules for Year 1 (full-time) - FHEQ Levels 6 and 7
  • Choose 4 optional modules in Semester 1 and 4 optional modules in Semester 2.
A maximum of 2 optional modules may be chosen from FHEQ Level 6 in consultation with the personal tutor and requires approval from the Programme Leader, which is expected to be granted if similar modules have not been studies as part of the students previous formal education (i.e. 1st degree).

Students carry out the 60 credit dissertation in the summer.
Hence the total credits for the programme are 180.
  • PGCert Physics: 60 module credits, a minimum of 45 credits at FHEQ Level 7 and the remainder at FHEQ Level6 . Students can only be awarded a PGCert in Physics exit award if they have achieved the credits for at least one of the following modules: PHYM036, PHYM054, PHY3054, PHYM041, PHYM044, PHYM052, PHYM053, PHYM021)
  • PGDip Physics: 120 module credits, a minimum of 90 credits at FHEQ Level 7, and the remainder at FHEQ Level 6.
  • MSc Physics: 180 credits a minimum of 90 credits at FHEQ Level 7 and the remainder at FHEQ Level 6.

Additional information

Overseas Fee - £20,400

Physics MSc

£ 10,000 VAT inc.