MSc/PgDip Applied Physics

The course gives you the opportunity to explore and master a wide range of applied physics skills. It also teaches you transferable, problem-solving and numeracy skills that are widely sought after across the commercial sector.On the MSc programme, you'll acquire:in-depth knowledge of current and emerging theories, techniques and practices within the field of physics and the life sciences and the ability to apply these theories in a professional setting
problem-solving and high numeracy skills that are widely sought-after across the commercial sector skills required to use high-power microwave technology in an industrial environment
professional abilities in applying laser-based particle acceleration and enabled applications
in-depth knowledge of materials and solid state physics, photonics & quantum optics and quantum information technology.
You'll put the knowledge gained in the taught classes to use on a research project. You can design the project to fit in with your interests and career plans.
What you'll study
Two semesters of taught classes are made up of compulsory and optional modules. MSc students also undertake a three-month research project. You can choose classes relevant to your career interests from a wide range of topics including:high-power microwave technology
laser-based particle acceleration and enabled applications
physics and the life sciences
materials and solid state physics
photonics
quantum optics and quantum information technology
You'll put the knowledge gained in the taught classes to use on a research project. You can design the project to fit in with your interests and career plans.
Accreditation: Institute of Physics
Careers:
What kind of jobs do Strathclyde Physics graduates get
To answer this question we contacted some of our Physics graduates from all courses to find out what jobs they have. They are working across the world in a number of different roles including:Medical Physicist
Senior Engineer
Professor
Systems Engineer
Treasury Analyst
Patent Attorney
Software Engineer
Teacher
Spacecraft Project Manager
Defence Scientist
Procurement ManagerPg Diploma options are available. PgDip duration: 9 months full-time, 21 months part-time