Physics MSc

Entry requirements

A second class honours degree or higher in Physics, Chemistry or a physical sciences related course.

All applicants are considered on an individual basis and additional qualifications, professional qualifications and relevant experience may also be taken into account when considering applications.

Months of entry

January, September

Course content

Based in a research lab, you undertake research on a project agreed with your research supervisor. On a research-focused Master's course, you take an interactive approach to learning, rather than attending traditional lectures. Seminars, workshops and lab meetings enable you to gain an in-depth understanding of the field.

Reasons to study Physics at Kent

• Become part of our dynamic research community and work alongside staff who produce innovative and interdisciplinary world-leading research.
• Our active research centres and groups organise high-profile, international conferences and workshops. Find out more:
  • Applied Optics Group (AOG)
  • Centre for Astrophysics and Planetary Science (CAPS)
  • Physics of Quantum Materials Group
    
• Regular investment in our laboratory facilities means you can access state-of-the-art equipment and computational facilities for your research.
• Physics and Astronomy at Kent has seen an increase in its Grade Point Average (GPA) to 3.06 in the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021. 93% of our outputs are classed as 'world-leading' or 'internationally excellent' (4* and 3*).

Find an MSc project and a supervisor

Choose an area that interests you from our wide range of Master’s research projects.

Once you have identified a project and a potential supervisor, please contact them directly by email to discuss the possibility of undertaking an MSc under their supervision. Please outline your interest in the research project, supply a CV including all relevant experience and details of how you will fund your study.

Fees and funding

Physics - MSc - Postgraduate courses - University of Kent