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Master of Science (with Honours) - Msci (Hon)
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SEP-25
4 Years
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Master of Science (with Honours) - Msci (Hon)
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Full Time
SEP-25
4 Years
Enhance your understanding of fundamental and applied physics on this accredited four-year course, which incorporates a year of study abroad.You'll receive an excellent grounding in a range of physics, mathematics and experimental methods. This work will help prepare you for advanced study or a career within this exciting field of science.You'll also benefit from access to the cutting-edge research being carried out by our internationally recognised research groupsThis course offers you the flexibility to tailor learning towards your career interests as your studies progress. This includes opportunities to specialise across a variety of topics including cosmology, laser technology and quantum physics.You'll develop your practical skills through extensive laboratory work.This will help you to gain expertise in using apparatus, conducting experiments, interpreting data, problem-solving and scientific presentation. The computing aspects of the programme will also augment your programming skills in Python.In your third year, you'll have the chance to complete an integrated year abroad at one of our partner universities. During this time, you'll investigate an area of physics in detail across a substantial research project.You'll then return to Imperial to complete your studies during your fourth and final year.
Professional accreditationThis degree is professionally accredited by the
Institute of Physics (IOP).With a professionally accredited degree, you’ll be able to demonstrate to employers that you have achieved an industry-recognised standard of competency. Professional accreditation also provides international recognition of your qualifications, which you can use to launch a career abroad.Our MSci Physics courses also fully satisfy the academic requirements for professional registration as a Chartered Physicist (CPhys). This is a highly respected qualification earned by professionals working in physics, and can help you to enhance your career prospects and earning potential.
Exam type
A levelA level:
A*A*A Grades / Points required
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:
D2,D2,D3 Grades / Points required
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
40 Grades / Points required
Must include: A* in Mathematics A in PhysicsGeneral Studies and Critical Thinking are not accepted.If you are made an offer you will be required to achieve a pass in the practical endorsement in all science subjects that form part of the offer.Applicants to this course require a pass in a modern European language at grade B or above in GCSE (or equivalent).Applicants offering an AS level or A-level in the language will have an advantage.
Must include: D2 in Mathematics D3 in Physics
Must include: 7, 6, 6 at higher level which must include Mathematics and Physics (grades any order)*Mathematics Analysis and Approaches or the Applications and Interpretation syllabi will be accepted at higher level, but Analysis and Approaches is preferred.
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£9,250 per year
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£9,250 per year
Students from Scotland
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£41,650 per year
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£41,650 per year
Students from International
£41650 Per year
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