MSciPhysics

Study location	United Kingdom, Clifton campus
Type	Bachelor courses, full-time
Nominal duration	4 years
Study language	English
Awards	MSci
Course code	F311

Entry qualification	High school / secondary education (or higher) The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.

Language requirements	English Accepted proof of proficiency: Cambridge English, IELTS, TOEFL or other equivalent IELTS: 6.0; CAE (Cambridge English Advanced): 169 points or above

Other requirements	At least 1 reference(s) should be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application.

More information	ntu.ac.uk/..nology/ug/2017-18/msci-physics

Overview

Interested? To learn more about this study programme, entry requirements and application process, please contact one of our consultants in a country nearest to you.

Programme structure

What will I study?
Year One

Modules

Matter – Evidence for Quantisation
Ideas of Motion – From Galileo to Einstein
Concepts of Astronomy and Cosmology
Laboratory Instrumentation and Physics Skills
Mathematical Techniques
Introduction to Laboratory Software
Year Two

Modules

Fundamental Forces
The Quantum World
Optics and Semiconductors
Ionising Radiation and Non-Invasive Imaging
Thermal and Environmental Physics
Digital Techniques
Year Three

Core modules

Condensed Matter
Advanced Modern Physics
Advanced Experimental Techniques
Laboratory Interfaces and Control
Optional modules

Stars and Galaxies
Cosmology: Theory and Observation
Nuclear Materials Science
Physics and Technology of Nuclear Reactors
Final Year

Modules

Research Methodology and Ethics
Medical Imaging
Materials and Security Imaging
Research Project.

Career opportunities

What are my employability prospects?
You will graduate with an in-depth understanding of applied and fundamental physics; significant experience of research from undertaking a project in one of our highly rated research groups; and a range of essential, transferable skills that are greatly respected by employers. With these attributes you will be very well prepared for further academic research and could follow the path chosen by the majority of our graduates from this course and take up the challenge of a PhD. Recent destinations include:

University of Cambridge
University of Nottingham
Northumbria University
Nottingham Trent University
Your career development
You will also develop and apply a range of essential, transferable skills that are greatly respected by employers and which a science based numerate degree is advantageous.

Upon successful completion, you will be ideally placed to gain employment in positions such as a:

Research and Development Scientist
Project Manager
Trainee Manager
Programmer.
You could be working for companies like Bruker Corporation, Philips, Siemens and QinetiQ.

Recent Physics graduates have achieved the following roles:

Senior Laboratory Technician
Video Audio Technician
Project Manager
Target Analysts
Acoustic Adviser
Analytical Assistant
InSAR Surveying Technician
Junior Design Engineer.
Graduate salaries range from £16,000 – £30,000 per year (Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education Survey, 2010 / 11).