Overview

The Machine Learning and Big Data in the Physical Sciences at Imperial College London will focus on the use of machine learning and data-science techniques in the acquisition, curation and analysis of extremely large datasets which are common-place in modern Physics research.

Key Facts

The challenges faced in Physics in particular, combined with both the very large datasets and data rates generated continue to make the field a unique development ground for machine learning and more generally artificial intelligence.

The main component of this MRes is an extended (9 months) research project, starting in Term 2, where you will carry out original research embedded in a research group. You will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge research topics, using machine learning and data science technologies to enhance that research.

The project forms two thirds of the course, allowing you to fully engage with a research group within the Physics Department. You will have the opportunity to choose from a wide range of projects before being allocated during Term 1.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Statistical Methods for Experimental Physics

Practical Data Analysis and Machine Learning in the Physical Sciences

Accelerated Processing for Big Data Analysis

Performance Modelling

Implementation of Algorithms

Machine Learning Techniques

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-29 00:00:00

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Deadlines:

Round 2: 7 January
Round 3: 11 March

Round 4: 29 April

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Language

English

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100

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69

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IELTS

7

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Physics Data Science & Big Data Machine Learning View 410 other Masters in Data Science & Big Data in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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125

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100

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69

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7

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General requirements

2:1 degree or three years of relevant work experience in the physical sciences (such as physics, chemistry, applied mathematics) or appropriate quantitative disciplines such as engineering, finance, medical clinical, or transportation.
All candidates must demonstrate a minimum level of English language proficiency for admission to Imperial.
The academic requirement above is for applicants who hold or who are working towards a UK qualification.

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Tuition Fees

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44500 GBP / year

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22100 GBP / year

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Living costs

London

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1137 - 2157 GBP / month

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