Particle and Nuclear Physics (MSc)

at University of Edinburgh

Modules
 

• Research Skills in Particle & Nuclear Physics
• Dissertation in Particle & Nuclear Physics
• Data Analysis and Machine Learning

• A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in physics or a related subject with sufficient physics content. In particular we expect that you will have completed a quantum mechanics course.
• University level mathematics and basic programming skills are essential. During your degree you should have gained experience in at least one of the following: C/C++, Java, Python, R, Matlab, Haskell, ML and you should state this information on your application. If you are in doubt on this point please contact the Programme Director.

Rest of UK
£15,200

International/EU
£33,300

This programme provides an exposure to frontier activities in experimental nuclear and particle physics and develops general transferable skills related to data analysis, research and communication.

This provides a platform for employment in research, science-based industry, medical physics, education and a wide spectrum of professions that call for numeracy and data analysis skills.