MSci (Hons) Physics at Nottingham Trent University

A four-year integrated Masters in physics at Clifton Campus, Nottingham, accredited by the Institute of Physics. It combines the breadth of a traditional physics degree with advanced, personalised study and a final-year project within NTU's research community, with optional study abroad or industry placement.

Faculty: School of Science and Technology  |  Department: Physics  |  Duration: 4 years full-time, or 5 years with a placement year  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Study mode: full-time / integrated  |  Location: Nottingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year one modules include Mathematical Techniques, Classical and Quantum Mechanics, Introduction to Programming for Physics, Properties of Matter, Concepts of Astronomy, and Instrumentation and Physics Skills. Students cover fields such as electromagnetism, thermodynamics and quantum theory before specialising, and use facilities including an observatory, MRI and CT scanners and a microscopy suite.

Career pathways

Graduates work in research and academia, engineering and technology, finance and business, computing, energy, healthcare and medical physics, education, and space and aerospace. Roles include data scientist, graduate engineer, research and developer, radiation physicist, test engineer, research scientist and theoretical physicist.

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