Physics

University of Bristol · Bristol, United Kingdom

MSc by researchEnglish120 ECTS2 yearsOn CampusBoth

The Physics programme at University of Bristol (School of Physics) is a MSc by research programme delivered in English over 2 years (4 semesters) (120 ECTS (240 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): £28,300/year
Tuition (Non-EU students): £28,300/year
Application deadlines (EU / EEA students): 2027-01-18
Application deadlines (Non-EU students): 2027-01-18
Duration: 2 years
ECTS credits: 120
Language: English
Study format: On Campus
Starts: 01 September 2027
Intake: September

Application deadlines

EU / EEA students

2027-01-18

Non-EU students

2027-01-18

Programme overview

DegreeMSc by research
Duration2 years
ECTS120
LanguageEnglish
Study formatOn Campus
PaceBoth
CountryUnited Kingdom
FacultySchool of Physics

Official university

University of Bristol

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What will it actually cost?

Tuition plus the legal minimum proof-of-funds for United Kingdom, over 2 years of study.

EU & Non-EU	Tuition	Living	Total
EU & Non-EU	£56,600	—	needs the fee

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