Photonics (MRes)

Imperial College London · London, United Kingdom

MResEnglish90 ECTS1 yearOn CampusFull-time

The Photonics (MRes) programme at Imperial College London (Department of Physics) is a MRes programme delivered in English over a duration of 1 years (2 semesters) (90 ECTS (180 UK credits)). This Master programme in Physics provides advanced theoretical and experimental training in quantum mechanics, electrodynamics, solid-state physics, and computational physics. Students conduct independent physical research using advanced laboratory instrumentation. Graduates work as research physicists, data scientists, and semiconductor engineers.

Key facts

Tuition (EU / EEA students): £17,750/year
Tuition (Non-EU students): £40,850/year
Application deadlines (EU / EEA students): 2027-06-30
Application deadlines (Non-EU students): 2027-06-30
Duration: 1 year
ECTS credits: 90
Language: English
Study format: On Campus
Starts: October 2027
Intake: September 2027

Application deadlines

EU / EEA students

2027-06-30

Non-EU students

2027-06-30

Programme overview

DegreeMRes
Duration1 year
ECTS90
LanguageEnglish
Study formatOn Campus
PaceFull-time
CountryUnited Kingdom
FacultyDepartment of Physics

Official university

Imperial College London

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What will it actually cost?

Tuition plus the legal minimum proof-of-funds for United Kingdom, over 1 year of study.

	Tuition	Living	Total
EU/EEA	£17,750	—	needs the fee
Non-EU	£40,850	—	needs the fee

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