Overview
The Particle and Nuclear Physics programme from The University of Edinburgh aims to develop research and problem solving skills. You will gain the skills to apply advanced data analysis techniques to large data sets, critically assess research activities and design future experiments.
Career opportunities
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.
Programme Structure
Courses include
- Data Analysis and Machine Learning
- Detectors in Particle & Nuclear Physics
- Nuclear and Particle Physics
- Medical Physics
- Nuclear Astrophysics
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
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Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Physics Molecular Sciences Nuclear Engineering View 18 other Masters in Nuclear Engineering in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- 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.
- Your application may also be considered if you have relevant experience;
Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Tuition Fee
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International
37300 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 37300 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
15200 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 15200 GBP per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Edinburgh
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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Available Scholarships
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