Physics - MSci (Hons)
Nottingham Trent University
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Master of Science (with Honours) - Msci (Hon)

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If you want to be at the forefront of human knowledge, we’ll teach you about the latest advances in physics. You’ll be part of our cutting-edge research teams during your final year project when you will be attempting to discover something that no one has ever understood before.Your course will start with the fundamentals of physics before you have the freedom to decide your own direction with a choice of specialist modules supported by our subject experts. We’ll focus on building your insight ...Read more

If you want to be at the forefront of human knowledge, we’ll teach you about the latest advances in physics. You’ll be part of our cutting-edge research teams during your final year project when you will be attempting to discover something that no one has ever understood before.Your course will start with the fundamentals of physics before you have the freedom to decide your own direction with a choice of specialist modules supported by our subject experts. We’ll focus on building your insight and skills, and this course can be your springboard into an academic or research and development career. You’ll learn in inspiring environments. We have a custom-built, on-campus observatory recognised by the International Astronomical Union, a radio telescope, a CT scanner, new microscopes, MRI scanners, a scanning tunnelling microscope and an ionising radiation laboratory. This ensures that you get the practical experience you need to pursue a successful career.Our expert staff are constantly updating how they teach Physics. Most of our staff conduct cutting-edge research and bring these inspirational results into their teaching. This ensures that what you learn is exciting, relevant and up-to-date.

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  UCAS
WUSCA ranking:
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13/279
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2026
37th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2026
46th
What students say
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Rhys
13 Dec 24

Nottingham Trent University has been a great way for me to start making friends, there is many different ways at university to find and make new friends. The staff have been super..Read more

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Brandon
19 Nov 24

Very good SU, many societies and sports. Good gym. Big..Read more

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120 - 128 Grades / Points required

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£17,500 per year

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Rhys
13 Dec 24
Physics
Nottingham Trent University has been a great way for me to start making friends, there is many different ways at university to find and make new friends. The staff have been super...
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Brandon
19 Nov 24
Physics
Very good SU, many societies and sports. Good gym. Big...
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Nottingham Trent University , Nottingham

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Nottingham Trent University Clifton Lane Nottingham NG11 8NS United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Beeston  0.7 miles away
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