Universities United Kingdom University of Sheffield Courses Particle Physics

Particle Physics
at University of Sheffield

Sheffield, United Kingdom

Tuition Fee £ 24,400
Country Rank#12
Duration12 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5

Program Overview

Particle physics has been at the centre of some of the 21st century's biggest scientific discoveries. You'll study in a department that has worked on the discovery of the Higgs boson and the detection of gravitational waves. Our researchers are involved in searches for dark matter and ground-breaking neutrino experiments.

Course Content
MSc(Res) modules

Core modules:
- The Development of Particle Physics
- Advanced Quantum Mechanics
- Research Project in Physics
Optional modules - four from:
- Dark Matter and the Universe
- An Introduction to General Relativity
- Physics in an Enterprise Culture
- Further Statistical Physics
- Advanced Particle Physics
- Origin of the Chemical Elements
- Introduction to Cosmology
Entry Requirement
We usually ask for a first-class degree, or equivalent, in physics.

Entry requirements for international students

Overall IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component, or equivalent.
Fees & Scholarships
- Home : £11,500
- Overseas : £24,400
The fee listed is for the advertised mode of study. If you're studying for an alternative qualification or via a different mode of study (eg full-time, part-time) then the fee could be different. Due to inflation, the fee for Home students could also increase after your first year of study.
Career Prospect
The advanced topics covered and the extensive research training make this course great preparation for a PhD. Physics graduates also develop numerical, problem solving and data analysis skills that are useful in many careers, including computer programming, software engineering, data science, and research and development into new products and services.

Cost Of Studying At University of Sheffield

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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Particle Physics at University of Sheffield