Overview

The Physics course from the University of Cambridge aims to bring students close to the boundaries of current research, and is thus somewhat linked to the expertise from within the specific research groups in the Department of Physics.

Candidates make a series of choices as the year proceeds which allow them to select a bias towards particular broad areas of physics such as condensed matter physics, particle physics, astrophysics, biophysics, or semiconductor physics. The emphasis can range over the spectrum from strongly experimental to highly theoretical physics, and a range of specialist options are available.

By the end of the programme, students will have:

reinforced their broad understanding of physics across the core areas studied in the Cambridge bachelors physics programme;
developed their knowledge in specialised areas of physics, bringing them close to the boundaries of current research;
developed an understanding of the techniques and literature associated with the project area on which they have focused;
demonstrated the application of knowledge in a research context and become familiar with the methods of research and enquiry used to further that knowledge;
shown abilities in the critical evaluation of knowledge; and
demonstrated some level of self-direction and originality in tackling and solving research problems, and acted autonomously in the planning and execution of research.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

The course begins with taught courses offered in around seven core areas: these "Major Topics" are lectured in the Michaelmas term and cover substantial areas of physics. Students may choose to attend three or more of these for examination in the Lent term. In the Lent term, students take three or more shorter specialised "Minor Topic" courses (from about 12) for examination in the Easter term.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 9 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-14 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cambridge, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants for this course should have achieved a UK High II.i Honours Degree.
If your degree is not from the UK, please check International Qualifications to find the equivalent in your country.
The entry requirement for the MASt in Physics is a qualification comparable to an upper second-class, or better, UK bachelor's degree in Physics or a closely related subject.

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13842 GBP / year

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Living costs

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846 - 1465 GBP / month

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