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MSc in Physics [EuroMaster] – (M.Sc.)

SEPNet

Physics
Location: Southampton / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴
Duration: 21 months Start Date: October
Educational Form:
  • Taught
  • Research
Education Variants:
  • Fulltime
Credits (ECTS): 120
Languages: English 

Location of SEPNet

Study the European way

This is a unique opportunity to join the only programme of its kind in the UK and to tailor it to your individual needs. Here are just some of the benefits:

  • You can choose to study at any one of the seven universities within the SEPnet consortium. This offers great flexibility and variety - you can even change location for your second year.
  • Through events and state-of-the-art video conferencing, you’ll benefit from the combined facilities, specialist knowledge and brilliant minds at all of the universities.
  • Our European Masters is designed similarly to Erasmus and Socrates programmes.
  • Recognised by European employers and equivalent to 120 ECTS credits, you’ll be qualified to pursue a career in physics or take on a PhD anywhere in the world.
  • Our graduates are highly sought after by global employers which opens up a whole world of possibilities.

Enjoy the best England has to offer

England continues to lead the way in many fields of physics research. So, you’ll have the opportunity to network with and learn alongside world-leading experts on pioneering research programmes.

For students in Europe and beyond, it’s also an opportunity to study in English and experience life abroad in London, the countryside, a traditional English town or a vibrant city on the coast – all within easy reach of the rest of the UK, Europe and the world. All seven universities can also offer you a variety of accommodation options, sporting facilities, international student organisations and careers services.

Apply today

Although the delivery of this programme is consistent, the criteria, application process and scholarship opportunities will depend on the university you want to study it at in your first year. They are:

  • Queen Mary - University of London
  • Royal Holloway - University of London
  • University of Kent
  • University of Portsmouth
  • University of Southampton
  • University of Surrey
  • University of Sussex

Contents

Flexibility to Create a Tailored Package

Students can enroll at their choice of six universities in the SEPnet consortium, with the option of a 2nd year transfer to one of the partner universities, or to a research institution in Europe or the UK.

Year One - 60 ECTS credits

The first year of the course consists of high level taught courses where students choose from a range of options including specialized research courses.

Year Two - 60 ECTS credits

During the second year, students can join world class research groups based at a SEPnet university or a partner institution. The areas of research available are :

Theoretical and Experimental Particle Physics, Photonics, Astronomy, Nano-Technology, Quantum Matter, Theoretical and Condensed Matter, Applied Optics, Forensic Imaging, Functional Materials, Atomic and Molecular Physics, String Theory, Accelerator Science, Nuclear and Radiation Physics, Low Temperature Physics, Neutron and Synchrotron X-ray scattering, Quantum Information Processing, Biodiagnostics, Medical Physics, Cosmology, Quantum Optics, Ion Cavity QED, Molecular Ions, and Quantum Field Theory.

SEPnet has links with leading edge research institutions and students may find themselves in sought after locations such as CERN, Switzerland, or the UK's Rutherford Appleton Laboratories, ISIS, Diamond, or the National Physics Laboratories. Our team of British and international academics, many leaders in their field, encourage students to fully utilize these opportunities by developing individual programmes of study and research.

Funding details

There are some SEPnet scholarships available, which cover tuition fees and may provide up to €13,000 towards living expenses. If this is something you're interested in, please let us know when you apply.


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