MSc by Research Physics

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Qualification

MSc - Master of Science

Location

Penryn Campus

Study mode

Full Time

Start date

SEP

Duration

2 Years

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Course info

OverviewAll research students join one of the following research groups, and those associated with the two materials themes may be allocated a studentship as part of the Doctoral Training at the Centre for Metamaterial Research and Innovation.Research overviewAstrophysicsBiomedical PhysicsElectromagnetic and Acoustic Materials (EMAG)Quantum Systems and NanomaterialsTheoretical PhysicsWorld-leading research staffCareersWe have an excellent reputation with graduate recruiters and our students ...Read more

Key stats

DATA SOURCE: UNISTATS / IDP Connect / HESA

WUSCA ranking:

WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.

58/101

CUG Subject Ranking

CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025

15th

CUG Ranking

CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025

14th

What students say

The campus is lovely, it's easy to feel comfortable there. The lecturers are mostly welcoming and willing to help. There are a lot of wealthier people at the university,..Read more

The study spaces there are amazing, and each student gets highly motivated to study when sitting over there. And also, the support team, international staff, and well-being staff..Read more

Entry requirements

The information below applies to self-funded PhD, MPhil and Masters by Research applicants, but if you are applying for a funded PhD studentship, please follow the specific instructions related to that application. Pinpoint your PhD research area; Investigate whether this area is available at Exeter; Ensure that you meet our English language entry requirements (international students only); Construct and refine your PhD research proposal; Approach your potential supervisor(s); Apply online. PhD studentships pages can be accessed in our Funding lists on Finance tabs under each research topic page, and are also available from the Postgraduate Research search results pages on this site, on the PhD projects tab.

Tuition fees

Students living in

£22,600 per year

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Students from International

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.

Streatham and St Luke's (Exeter, Devon) 110.88 - 193.41 per week

DATA SOURCE: IDP Connect

Latest reviews

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Caitlin

07 Jan 24

Physics MPhys

The campus is lovely, it's easy to feel comfortable there. The lecturers are mostly welcoming and willing to help. There are a lot of wealthier people at the university,...

Akhila

06 Jan 24

MSc Physics

The study spaces there are amazing, and each student gets highly motivated to study when sitting over there. And also, the support team, international staff, and well-being staff...

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