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MSc - Master of Science
South Kensington Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
1 year
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MSc - Master of Science
South Kensington Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
1 year
MSc - Master of Science
South Kensington Campus
Part Time
SEP-25
2 years
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Gain the skills and knowledge you need to pursue a PhD in fundamental theoretical physics. This course bridges the gap between undergraduate physics and maths, and the research frontier.
During your studies, you'll acquire a unique insight into topics including the unification of fundamental forces, the early universe, quantum gravity and quantum field theory.
This course is designed to start your research career and was founded by the Theoretical Physics Group at Imperial College London. This group is internationally renowned for its world leading research and established by Nobel Laureate Abdus Salam.
Your studies will conclude with a summer working on a supervised project in a specialist area. This can involve original research that expands on your existing knowledge of theoretical physics and leads to the writing of a dissertation.
First class Honours in physics or mathematics with theoretical physics options.
Students living in
Domestic
£16,000 per year
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£37,000 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£37,000 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.
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