MSc by Research Particle Accelerator Physics at University of Manchester

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at Manchester is one of the largest and most active departments of physics in the UK.We have a long tradition of excellence in both teaching and research and have interests in most areas of contemporary research. TheDepartment has a strong presence in a number of Manchester-based centres for multidisciplinary research: the Photon Science Institute, the Manchester Centre for Non-Linear Dynamics, the Dalton Nuclear Institute, and the Mesoscience and Nanotechnology Centre.In addition, the Jodrell Bank Observatory in Cheshire is a part of the Department.

Faculty: Faculty of Science and Engineering  |  Department: Department of Physics & Astronomy  |  Duration: 12 months (full-time)  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time (master's by research)  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at Manchester is one of the largest and most active departments of physics in the UK.We have a long tradition of excellence in both teaching and research and have interests in most areas of contemporary research. TheDepartment has a strong presence in a number of Manchester-based centres for multidisciplinary research: the Photon Science Institute, the Manchester Centre for Non-Linear Dynamics, the Dalton Nuclear Institute, and the Mesoscience and Nanotechnology Centre.In addition, the Jodrell Bank Observatory in Cheshire is a part of the Department.

Career pathways

A research degree in physics is highly regarded by employers as evidence of a thorough training in numerate problem-solving and opens a wide range of possible career choices. In addition to continuing physics research in industry, an MSc provides the entry level training to undertake a PhD in physics.

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