Our Physics MSc is highly flexible, giving you the opportunity to tailor your course towards your individual career aspirations. Supported by our world-leading physics research, you’ll have the opportunity to broaden and deepen your knowledge through studying a range of topics taught by researchers who are actively working in those fields.
The diverse choice of optional modules means you can focus your studies on your own interests. Alternatively, we offer five suggested pathways focused on individual specialisms:
- Quantum Condensed Matter
- Bio Soft Matter Physics
- Theoretical Physics
- Physics with Business
- Physics Applied to Medicine
You’ll also undertake an advanced and extensive research project in one of the School of Physics and Astronomy’s internationally recognised research groups. This will enable you to develop advanced skills in research planning, execution and reporting, possibly leading to publication of your work in an international journal. This will help to prepare you to progress to PhD study, or to work in an industrial or other business-related area.
**Course highlights**
- Follow a specialised pathway or take your pick from a diverse range of optional modules.
- Conduct an extensive research project alongside one of our internationally recognised research groups.
- During your project, you will have access to our specialist facilities and purpose-built laboratories.
- Our courses are shaped by our world-leading research in areas such as astrophysics, condensed matter, soft matter, molecular and nanoscale physics, education and theoretical physics.
Course Details - Modules
Modules are not listed for this Course.
Course Details – Assessment Method
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Course Details – Professional Bodies
Physics, Institute of
How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
F302
Institution code:
L23
Campus Name:
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Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
AAA including Physics and Mathematics.
Excludes A Level General Studies or Critical Thinking.
Excludes A Level General Studies or Critical Thinking.
Where an A Level science subject is taken, we require a pass in the practical science element, alongside the achievement of the A Level at the stated grade.
Overall pass of the Access to HE, with 45 credits at level 3. Of these 45 credits, 30 level 3 credits must be in Physics and Mathematics and must be passed with Distinction.
AA at Advanced Higher in Physics and Mathematics with AABBB at Higher.
35 points overall with 17 points at Higher Level to include 6 in Higher Level Physics and 6 in Higher Level Mathematics.
BTEC qualifications in relevant disciplines are considered in combination with A Level Physics and Mathematics. Applicants should contact the School to discuss.
H2, H2, H2, H2, H3, H3 including Physics and Mathematics at H2
D3, D3, M2 or D2, M1, M1 including Physics and Mathematics
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