Advanced Functional Materials

Entry requirements

2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in any physical science/engineering subjects with at least 1 credit bearing module in Quantum Mechanics and Electromagnetism and Physics of Solids at an average grade of pass.

We may also accept degrees in a related subject with significant physics content at a 2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent). Please note Chemical Engineering, Optoelectronics and Biomedical Textiles are not suitable for this course.

We may sometimes accept degrees at 2.2 Hons with substantial relevant work experience or core at a 2:1 on an individual basis.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Why this programme

• Get direct experience of materials characterisation techniques and microscopies relevant to industry, with access to some of the UK's best characterisation facilities.

• The School of Physics & Astronomy hosts the Kelvin Nanocharacterisation Centre, which houses state-of-the-art instrumentation for studying materials at the nanoscale or below.

• Physics & Astronomy at the University of Glasgow is a UK top 10 School (Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023).

• The School of Physics & Astronomy plays a world-leading role in the design and operation of the worldwide network of laser interferometers that have detected gravitational waves.

• You will also benefit from our membership of the Scottish Universities Physics Alliance. The alliance brings together internationally leading Physics research across Scotland to form the largest physics grouping in the UK.

• You will gain the theoretical, observational and computational skills necessary to analyse and solve advanced Materials Science problems, providing you with an excellent foundation for a career of scientific leadership in academia or industry.

• You will develop transferable skills that will improve your career prospects, such as project management, team-working, advanced data analysis, problem-solving, critical evaluation of scientific literature, advanced laboratory and computing skills, and how to effectively communicate with different audiences.

• Physics research has been evaluated as ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’ in the latest Research Excellence Framework [2021].

• This programme is accredited by the Institute of Physics.

Information for international students

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module (not General Training)

• 6.5 with no subtests under 6.0.
• IELTS One Skill Retake Accepted
• Tests must have been taken within 2 years 5 months of start date. Applicants must meet the overall and subtest requirements using a single test.