Applied Physics MSc/PgDip

Why this course?

The course gives you the opportunity to explore and master a wide range of applied physics skills. It also teaches you transferable, problem-solving and numeracy skills that are widely sought after across the commercial sector.

On the MSc programme you'll acquire:

• in-depth knowledge of current and emerging theories, techniques and practices within the field of physics and the life sciences and the ability to apply these theories in a professional setting
• problem-solving and high numeracy skills that are widely sought-after across the commercial sector skills required to use high-power microwave technology in an industrial environment
• professional abilities in applying laser-based particle acceleration and enabled applications
• in-depth knowledge of materials and solid state physics, photonics & quantum optics and quantum information technology.

You'll put the knowledge gained in the taught classes to use on a research project. You can design the project to fit in with your interests and career plans.

What you'll study

Two semesters of taught classes are made up of compulsory and optional modules. MSc students also undertake a three-month research project. You can choose classes relevant to your career interests from a wide range of topics including:

• high-power microwave technology
• laser-based particle acceleration and enabled applications
• physics and the life sciences
• materials and solid state physics
• photonics
• quantum optics and quantum information technology

You‘ll put the knowledge gained in the taught classes to use on a research project. You can design the project to fit in with your interests and career plans.

Students will also achieve PgDip exit awards during this course.

Assessment

The final assessment will be based on your performance in examinations, coursework, a research project and, if required, in an oral exam.