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Astrophysics MSc

University of Glasgow

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Gilmorehill Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    14-SEP-26

  • Duration

    12 Months

Course summary

The Masters in Astrophysics gives you an understanding of the principles and methods of modern astrophysics at a level appropriate for a professional physicist. The School plays a world-leading role in the design and operation of the worldwide network of laser interferometers that have detected gravitational waves. The School of Physics and Astronomy is highly active in research and knowledge transfer projects with industry. Our Masters students have regular opportunities to engage with our industrial collaborators through informal visits, guest lectures and workshops. This programme is accredited by the Institute of Physics. Accredited MSc programmes automatically meet the master’s level education requirement for Chartered Physicist (CPhys) status. To fully meet the educational requirements for CPhys graduates must also possess an IOP accredited undergraduate degree or equivalent. The School has a major role in the award winning NASA RHESSI X-ray mission studying solar flares and in several other forthcoming international space missions such as ESA’s Solar Orbiter. You will also benefit from our membership of the Scottish Universities Physics Alliance. The alliance brings together internationally leading physics research across Scotland to form the largest physics grouping in the UK. You will gain the theoretical, observational and computational skills necessary to analyse and solve advanced astrophysics problems, providing you with an excellent foundation for a career of scientific leadership in academia or industry. You will develop transferable skills that will improve your career prospects, such as project management, team-working, advanced data analysis, problem-solving, critical evaluation of scientific literature, advanced laboratory and computing skills, and how to effectively communicate with different audiences. You will benefit from direct contact with our group of international experts who will teach you cutting-edge physics and supervise your projects.Career prospectsCareer opportunities include academic research, based in universities, research institutes, observatories and laboratory facilities industrial research in a wide range of fields including energy and the environmental sector, IT and semiconductors, optics and lasers, materials science, telecommunications, engineering banking and commerce higher education.

Tuition fees

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£ 2,475month

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University of Glasgow

University of Glasgow

  • University League Table

    31st

  • Campus address

    Gilmorehill (Main) Campus, University Of Glasgow, University Avenue, Glasgow, Scotland, G12 8QQ, United Kingdom

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A wide range of international scholarships are available, including Global Excellence scholarships.
Meet students from across the university with over 300 clubs and societies available – ranging from international student societies to the Baking Society.
Pre-sessional English language provision is available prior to starting university, with English language support options for the duration of study.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Physics & Astronomy

    18th out of 48

  • Entry standards

    / Max 224
    220 98%

    2nd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    86.0 86%

    19th

    7

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.93 73%

    41st

    2

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