Physics MRes

Course suspension

Our Physics MRes is currently suspended. This means that we won’t be able to accept applications for this course.

Depending on your background, you can apply for other courses related to your subject of interest for 2023 entry, such as:

• Physics MPhil, PhD

Overview

This research master's in physics gives you:

• advanced research skills and knowledge in physics
• problem-solving skills
• quantitative analysis knowledge

You'll be suitable for the programme if you have a BSc in:

• physics
• mathematics
• chemistry
• engineering

A major part of the programme is being able to work within a research group.

You'll use modern techniques and equipment to tackle a problem of fundamental or technological importance.

Your topic of study will be either experimental or theoretical, in one of our physics research areas.

Experimental themes

• photonics
• 2D materials and sensing
• nanoelectronics technology
• materials for low-cost environmental sensing

Find out more about our experimental themes.

Theoretical themes

• materials modelling from first principles
• astrophysics and geophysics
• quantum fluids and turbulence
• cosmology and quantum gravity
• quantum matter and quantum technologies
• metamaterials and light-matter interaction

Find out more about our theoretical themes.

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