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MSc by Research Physics at University of Exeter

University of Exeter, United Kingdom

Programme overview

All research students join one of the following research groups, and those associated with the two materials themes may be allocated a studentship as part of the Doctoral Training at the Centre for Metamaterial Research and Innovation

Duration: Maximum 2 years full-time; part-time pro-rata (0.5-0.9 FTE)  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time (research degree)  |  Intake: September, January or April  |  Location: Exeter, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

One of the largest star formation groups in the UK with a wide variety of observational and theoretical programmes. Our main research themes cover: Actively involved in the complementary fields of Biophysics and Medical Physics. We explore the interaction of matter with electromagnetic radiation (from x-ray to microwave), sound and fluids. We investigate how this interaction can be manipulated, using materials structured from the nm to the cm scale ("metamaterials"), to provide novel and improved materials and devices.

Career pathways

We have an excellent reputation with graduate recruiters and our students compete very successfully in the employment market. In addition to Employability Officers, gives access to a wealth of business contacts, support and training as well as the opportunity to meet potential employers at our regular Careers Fairs.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Normally a first degree equivalent to at least a UK 2:1 Honours degree (a 2:1 or equivalent is needed to be considered by the main funding bodies); relevant personal, professional and educational experience may also be considered for some programmes. Specific requirements vary by research topic. English language: Profile A (international applicants). Application deadlines: The application deadlines for September starters are: 30 June for International Applicants 31 July for Home Applicants. Applications received after these deadline dates and before 1 October

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). Home fee for 2027/28 to be announced; 2026/27 rate shown. Full-time; part-time pro-rata. Source

International applicants: GBP 30,800 a year (2027/28). Full-time. Source

Intake: September, January or April

Duration: Maximum 2 years full-time; part-time pro-rata (0.5-0.9 FTE)

Apply through the official page: https://www.exeter.ac.uk/study/pg-research/apply/

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