MSc Advanced Physics
University of Strathclyde
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Our four divisions – Nanoscience, Optics, Plasmas and the Institute of Photonics – all contribute research-based teaching expertise to the course. You can choose taught elements relevant to your career interests from a wide range of topics, including:theoretical & computational physicsquantum optics and quantum informationcomplexity sciencephysics and the life sciencessolid-state physicsplasma physicshigh performance computingYoull put the knowledge gained in the taught components to use in a ...Read more

Our four divisions – Nanoscience, Optics, Plasmas and the Institute of Photonics – all contribute research-based teaching expertise to the course. You can choose taught elements relevant to your career interests from a wide range of topics, including:theoretical & computational physicsquantum optics and quantum informationcomplexity sciencephysics and the life sciencessolid-state physicsplasma physicshigh performance computingYou'll put the knowledge gained in the taught components to use in a cutting-edge research project, which can be theoretical, computational or experimental.

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7/279
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30th
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38th
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Mark
04 Feb 26

Campus location is very good, lots to do around the uni, some buildings a bit 1960s monstrosities but overall a great..Read more

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Modules

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Entry requirements

Minimum second-class Honours degree, or overseas equivalent, in physics (Mathematics and Physics, Theoretical Physics, Astrophysics, Engineering Physics etc), or a related subject.

Applicants from an engineering discipline need to have had sufficient exposure to fundamental physics courses in quantum mechanics and electromagnetism or need to demonstrate that they can acquire the necessary background. Contact us about your application and the possibility of conversion courses.

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£12,550 per year

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£12,550 per year

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Students from Other UK

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£12,550 per year

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Students from England

£12,550 per year

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Students from Scotland

£12,550 per year

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Students from Wales

£12,550 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

£30,300 per year

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Students from EU

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£30,300 per year

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University of Strathclyde
16 Richmond Street Glasgow G1 1XQ United Kingdom
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