Master of Advanced Study in Physics at University of Cambridge

Programme overview

The MASt in Physics is a taught master's-level course which is designed to act as a top-up course for students who already hold a three-year undergraduate degree in physics (or an equivalent subject with similar physics content) and who are likely to wish to subsequently pursue research in physics, either within the Department or elsewhere. The course aims to bring students close to the boundaries of current research and is thus somewhat linked to the expertise from within the specific research groups in the Department of Physics.

What you will study

All students also undertake a substantial research project, which is expected to take up to 40% of their time for the year. Please note that the courses available to students may change from year to year (especially the Minor Topic courses taken in the Lent term) and so this year's course listing should only be used as a guide to what courses might be available in future. Thesis / Dissertation N/A Essays The research project will be assessed on the basis of scrutiny of the student's project laboratory notebook and project report of not more than 5,000 words and a short (approx.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants for this course should have achieved a High II.i Honours Degree. Due to the high standard of applications this course receives, the typical grade of candidates who are admitted is a high First class Honours degree (or equivalent) in Physics. Students require excellent working knowledge in core physics courses including Quantum Mechanics, Condensed Matter Physics, Thermal and Statistical Physics, Electrodynamics. Successful candidates would usually have studied courses similar in content to those listed in our Part II undergraduate programme. Details on the lecture contents can be obtained from the Undergraduate Office in the Department of Physics. English language: IELTS (Academic) 7.0 overall (Listening 7.0, Writing 7.0, Reading 6.5, Speaking 7.0). International applicants needing a visa require ATAS clearance after an offer.

Domestic applicants: GBP 14,676 a year (2027/28). University Composition Fee (tuition) for 2027 entry; maintenance/living costs excluded. Source

International applicants: GBP 39,162 a year (2027/28). University Composition Fee (tuition) for 2027 entry; maintenance/living costs excluded. Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: 9 months full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.postgraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/courses/directory/pcphasphy/apply

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