Physics MSc/PG Dip

Students develop insights into the techniques used in current projects, and gain in-depth experience of a particular specialised research area, through project work as a member of a research team. The programme provides the professional skills necessary to play a meaningful role in industrial or academic life.

Students undertake modules to the value of 180 credits.

The programme consists of a choice of three core modules (45 credits), three optional modules (45 credits), a research essay (30 credits) and a dissertation (60 credits).

A Postgraduate Diploma (120 credits, full-time nine months, part-time two years) is offered.

• Advanced Quantum Theory
• Particle Physics
• Atom and Photon Physics
• Order and Excitations in Condensed Matter
• Mathematics for General Relativity
• Climate and Energy
• Molecular Physics
• Please note: students choose three of the above.

Students choose three from the following:

• Astrophysics MSc Core Modules
• Space and Climate Science MSc Core Modules
• Medical Physics MSc Core Modules
• Intercollegiate fourth-year courses
• Physics and Astrophysics MSci fourth-year courses
• Selected Physics and Astrophysics MSci third-year courses
• Plastic and Molecular (Opto)electronics
• Biophysics MSc Core Modules

All students submit a critical research essay and MSc students undertake an independent research project which culminates in a substantial dissertation and oral presentation.

The programme is delivered through a combination of lectures, seminars, tutorials and practical, laboratory and computer-based classes. Student performance is assessed through coursework and written examination. The research project is assessed by literature survey, oral presentation and the dissertation.