Physics MSc

at University of Leeds

You will be required to take a total of 180 credits, with 105 credits of compulsory modules and 75 credits of optional modules.
 

A large portion of your course is your choice of optional modules, and the breadth of physics expertise available at Leeds means that you’re able to study a diverse range of topics (examples listed below). You will be required to take a total of 180 credits – 75 credits from optional modules, while the remaining 105 credits will consist of your independent research project and the Current Research Topics in Physics module.

Modules

Year 1

Compulsory modules

• MSc Project    
• Current Research Topics in Physics

A bachelor degree with 2:1 (hons) in physics or a related subject (such as geophysics, natural sciences, or mathematics).
 

Applicants with engineering degrees will normally not be considered, unless they have a strong background in at least two of the following areas: astrophysics, quantum physics, biophysics, soft matter, or condensed matter.
 

Applicants with a chemistry degree will normally not be considered, unless they have a strong background in mathematics.

English language requirements

IELTS 6.5 overall, with no less than 6.0 in any component.
 

Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS)
 

The UK Government’s Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) operates a scheme called the Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS). If you are an international (non-EU/EEA or Swiss citizen) applicant and require a student visa to study in the UK then you will need an ATAS certificate to study this course at the University of Leeds.
 

To apply for an ATAS certificate online, you will need your programme details and the relevant Common Aggregation Hierarchy (CAH) code and descriptor. For this course, the CAH code is: CAH07-01-01 and the descriptor is: Physics. Your supervisor will be Adam Sweetman.

Fees

• UK: £11,500 (total)
• International: £25,750 (total)
   

The specialist pathways offered by this course (in astrophysics, bionanophysics, soft matter physics, condensed matter physics, quantum technology, optical materials or medical imaging) allow you to tailor your Masters degree and focus on a particular area of research expertise according to your interests and future career aspirations.
 

Physicists are highly employable due to their high level of numeracy and mathematical competence, their computer skills, and their high level of technical academic scientific knowledge. They are employed by: industry, financial sector, defence, education, and more.