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MRes Machine Learning and Big Data in the Physical Sciences at Imperial College London

Imperial College London, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Deepen your understanding of the methodologies used in research involving large data sets. Further your understanding of the methodologies and toolkits used in research involving large data sets on this Master's course. This course is excellent preparation for a PhD place, or for a role in the expanding data science industry.

Faculty: Faculty of Natural Sciences  |  Department: Department of Physics  |  Duration: 1 year  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: October 2027  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules include Statistical Methods for Experimental Physics, Applied Machine Learning.

Career pathways

Graduates of our Department go on to succeed in a wide range of sectors. These include technology, research and development, academic research, healthcare and medical physics, space and defence, data science (including machine learning and deep learning), banking and finance, and government and public services. Typical roles include Software Developer, Quantum Software Engineer, Data Scientist, Quantitative Analyst, Research Engineer, Medical Physicist, Optical Engineer, Project Manager.

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Application information

Entry 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. English language: Imperial's higher university requirement.

Domestic applicants: GBP 23,200 for the whole programme (2027/28). tuition fee for 2027 entry Source

International applicants: GBP 46,750 for the whole programme (2027/28). tuition fee for 2027 entry Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: 1 year

Apply through the official page: https://myimperial.powerappsportals.com/

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