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Physics MRes

Gain advanced research skills and knowledge with our MRes Physics. It prepares you for a PhD or a career in a commercial research and development environment.

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

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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.

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For queries about this course please contact:

Postgraduate Secretary
School of Mathematics, Statistics and Physics
Telephone: +44 (0) 191 208 6960
Email: maths.physics@ncl.ac.uk

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