• Master of Science in Physics at the University of Nottingham is a 4 years program.
  • It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
  • The program is accredited by the Institute of Physics.
  • This is a unique fourth-year program that will develop professional and transferrable skills with immersive, student-centered learning.
  • In this program, students will focus on fewer but more specialized areas and complete a year-long research project under the guidance of the expert staff that will benefit from a range of learning styles. These include group work, projects, delivering seminars, and independent learning.
  • Typically in the first year, there are 10 lectures per week including problem sheets and directed reading.
  • For a typical core module, the examination carries a weight of 80%, the remaining 20% usually being allocated for regular coursework and workshop assignments throughout the year.
  • Students will take part in weekly small group tutorials (typically five students), where the tutor will provide support and guidance.
  • The practical modules involve working between three and six hours per week in laboratories.
  • There are opportunities for the students to take on a paid summer research internship within the School. 
  • About 87.0% of undergraduates from the School of Physics and Astronomy secured graduate-level employment or further study within 15 months of graduation.
  • The average annual salary for these graduates was 36808 USD.