• Master of Science in Physics at Cardiff University is a 1-year program.
  • It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
  • The MSc program is both a research-led and research-informed program taught modules delivered by world-class researchers.
  • There are two stages to this programme. The first stage consists of core and optional taught modules which total 120 credits. These program are split across the autumn and spring semester of year one.
  • Students will undertake all core and optional taught modules in the autumn and spring terms.
  • Students will also complete a 4-month summer research project which will be assessed through a dissertation.
  • The teaching contact time is typically a mixture of lectures, seminars, tutorials, group sessions and practicals.
  • Students get the oppertunity to access to the Trevithick Library, which holds the collection of physics and astrophysics resources, as well as resources from Engineering and Computer Science disciplines.
  • This course is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology.
  • The School of Physics and Astronomy ranked 6th in the UK in the latest Research Assessment Exercise with 99% of the research is deemed world-leading or internationally excellent.