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

Starting 2025-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-31 00:00:00

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Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Physics Molecular Sciences Nuclear Engineering View 18 other Masters in Nuclear Engineering in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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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;

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Tuition Fee

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International

37300 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 37300 GBP per year during 12 months.
National

15200 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 15200 GBP per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Edinburgh

725 - 1167 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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