Taught Postgraduate
programmes in the School
of Physics and Astronomy
• Astrophysics (MSc)
• Theoretical Physics (MSc)
• Physics: Advanced Materials (MSc)
• Physics: Energy and the Environment (MSc)
• Physics: Global Security (MSc)
• Physics: Life Sciences (MSc)
• Physics: Nuclear Technology (MSc)
The School of Physics and Astronomy
houses a unique mix of world-leading
research groups and teaching experts.
In the most recent independent review of
research quality (RAE 2008), Physics at
Glasgow was rated in the UK’s top ten.
We are a member of the Scottish
Universities Physics Alliance, which brings
together internationally leading physics
research across Scotland to form the
largest physics grouping in the UK.
If you study with us you can benefit from
the state-of-the-art facilities and access to
world-leading research:
• The School of Physics and Astronomy
plays a world-leading role in the
exploitation of data from the Large
Hadron Collider, the world's largest
particle accelerator at CERN, and is
highly active in the design and
development of future accelerator
projects.
• The School of Physics and Astronomy
hosts the Kelvin Nanocharacterisation
Centre, which houses state-of-the-art
instrumentation for studying materials at
the nanoscale or below.
• The School of Physics and Astronomy
plays a world-leading role in the design
and operation of the worldwide network
of laser interferometers leading the
search for gravitational waves; and also
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.
The School of Physics and Astronomy is
highly active in research and knowledge
transfer projects with industry. As a student,
you will have regular opportunities to
engage with our industrial collaborators
through informal visits, guest lectures and
workshops. Furthermore you will gain the
theoretical, experimental and computational
skills necessary to analyse and solve a
range of advanced physics problems,
providing an excellent foundation for a
career of scientific leadership in academia
or industry.
The School offers a vibrant, dynamic and
supportive environment for both staff and
students.
Several of our one-year MSc programmes
are linked to the interdisciplinary themes
identified as major research challenges for
the 21st century.
The vast majority of the lecturers I had were all very good in that they were
friendly and had well presented notes/lecture slides. One always felt that they
could be approached at the end of the lecture to ask questions.
Stephen Oxburgh MSc Theoretical Physics
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Theoretical Physics MSc
The Masters in Theoretical Physics provides an understanding of the principles and methods of modern physics – with particular emphasis on the theoretical aspects of the subject – at a level appropriate for a professional physicist.
Programme overview MSc: 12 months full-time Core courses • Quantum theory • Problem-solving workshop • Research skills
• Advanced data analysis • Extended project
Optional courses
• Advanced electromagnetic theory • Statistical mechanics
• Dynamics, electrodynamics and relativity • Groups and symmetries
• Relativistic quantum fields • Applied optics
• Advanced physics laboratory • Advanced mathematical methods
• General relativity and gravitation (alternate years, offered 2014-15)
• Plasma theory and diagnostics (alternate years, offered 2013-14)
Astrophysics MSc
The Masters in Astrophysics gives you an understanding of the principles and methods of modern astrophysics at a level appropriate for a professional physicist.
Programme overview
MSc: 12 months full-time
Core courses
• Cosmology (alternate years, starting 2014–15) • Stellar astrophysics (alternate years, starting
2013–14)
• Problem-solving workshop • Research skills
• Advanced data analysis • Extended project
Optional courses
• General relativity and gravitation (alternate years, starting 2014–15)
• Plasma theory and diagnostics (alternate years, starting 2013–14)
• Pulsars and supernovae (alternate years, starting 2014–15)
• Statistical astronomy (alternate years, starting 2013–14)
• Gravitational wave detection • Advanced electromagnetic theory • Statistical mechanics
• Dynamics, electrodynamics and relativity • Applied optics
Physics: Advanced Materials MSc
The Masters in Physics: Advanced Materials provides an understanding of the principles and methods of modern physics – with particular emphasis on their application to global interdisciplinary challenges in the area of advanced materials – at a level appropriate for a professional physicist.
Programme overview
MSc: 12 months full-time
Core courses
• Solid state physics • Problem-solving workshop • Research skills
• Advanced data analysis • Extended project
Optional courses include
• Advanced physics laboratory
• Basic transmission electron microscopy • Detection and analysis of ionising radiation • Detectors and imaging
• Environmental radioactivity • Nuclear power reactors • Semiconductor physics • Statistical mechanics
Physics: Energy and the Environment MSc
The Masters in Physics: Energy and the Environment provides an understanding of the principles and methods of modern physics – with particular emphasis on their application to global challenges in the area of sustainable energy, climate change and the environment – at a level appropriate for a professional physicist.
Programme overview
MSc: 12 months full-time
Core courses
• Energy and environment • Problem-solving workshop • Research skills
• Advanced data analysis • Nuclear power reactors • Extended project
Optional courses
• Advanced electromagnetic theory • Advanced physics laboratory • Detectors and imaging
• Plasma theory and diagnostics (alternate years, starting 2013–14)
• Statistical mechanics
• Detection and analysis of ionising radiation • Environmental radioactivity
The teaching, facilities and the laid back approachable manner of staff have
made university a very enjoyable experience.
Dominic Lawson
MSc Physics: Energy and the Environment
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I enjoyed meeting with
researchers from different
areas of physics,
and being able to recognise
strong parts of my own
knowledge and interest,
which helped a lot in
choosing my future career.
Matus Krajnak
MSc Physics: Global Security
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Physics: Global Security MSc
The Masters in Physics: Global Security provides an understanding of the principles and methods of modern physics – with particular emphasis on their application to global interdisciplinary challenges in the area of global security – at a level appropriate for a professional physicist.
Programme overview MSc: 12 months full-time Core courses
• Problem-solving workshop • Research skills
• Advanced data analysis
• Detection and analysis of ionising radiation • Extended project
Optional courses • Applied optics
• Advanced physics laboratory • Statistical mechanics • Detectors and imaging • Groups and symmetries
• Basic transmission electron microscopy • Advanced electromagnetic theory • Nuclear power reactors
Physics: Nuclear Technology MSc
The Masters in Physics: Nuclear Technology provides an understanding of the application of nuclear processes and technology to energy generation, medical physics and environmental monitoring, at a level appropriate for a professional physicist.
Programme overview
MSc: 12 months full-time
Core courses
• Environmental radiation • Nuclear power reactors • Imaging and detectors • Medical imaging
• Detection and analysis of ionising radiation laboratory project
• Research skills
• Problem solving workshop • Advanced data analysis • Extended project
Optional courses
• Advanced physics laboratory • Relativistic quantum fields
• Dynamics, electrodynamics & relativity • Advanced electromagnetic theory • Statistical mechanics
• Plasma theory and diagnostics (alternate years starting 2013-14)
• Energy and environment • Nuclear and particle physics • Advanced nuclear physics • Computational physics laboratory • Numerical methods
Physics: Life Sciences MSc
The Masters in Physics: Life Sciences provides an understanding of the principles and methods of modern physics – with particular emphasis on their application to global interdisciplinary challenges in the area of life sciences – at a level appropriate for a professional physicist. Programme overview MSc: 12 months full-time Core courses • Medical imaging • Problem-solving workshop • Research skills
• Advanced data analysis
• Detection and analysis of ionising radiation • Extended project
Optional courses
• Applied optics • Statistical mechanics • Detectors and imaging
• Basic transmission electron microscopy • Advanced electromagnetic theory • Advanced physics laboratory • Nuclear power reactors • Environmental radioactivity
For all Physics and Astronomy
Programmes
• You will have the flexibility to tailor your choice of optional courses and project work to a variety of specific research topics and their applications in the area of your chosen field.
• You will attend lectures, seminars and tutorials and take part in lab, project and team work. Career prospects:
Career 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. Entry requirements
A 2:1 Honours degree in Physics or a related subject. English Language requirements:
If your first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level please see the website for further details.
Further information:
For further information please contact Dr. Nicolas Labrosse
Email: [email protected] How to apply:
We ask that you apply online for a postgraduate taught degree. Our system allows you to fill out the standard application form online and submit this to the University within 42 days of starting your application.
Application deadlines:
Standard application deadlines for the academic year can be found at the following web page: www.glasgow.ac.uk/postgraduate/
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Fees for Postgraduate Taught programmes are available at:
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I love Physics. I love the
University of Glasgow and
what I have achieved there.
Meeting new people and
learning new topics/subjects
was fantastic.
Luke McLellan
MSc Physics: Energy and the Environment
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