PGDip Advanced Physics at University of Strathclyde

Programme overview

Postgraduate Diploma version of the Advanced Physics course, accredited by the Institute of Physics, covering the taught element in theoretical physics, quantum information, plasma physics and solid state physics.

Department: Department of Physics | Duration: 9 months full-time; 21 months part-time | Intake: September | Study mode: full-time | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

The two semesters of taught classes shared with the MSc (compulsory Physics Skills plus optional modules); the PgDip does not include the three-month MSc research project.

Career pathways

Graduates work as medical physicists, systems and senior engineers, software engineers, quantum technology engineers, defence scientists, treasury analysts, patent attorneys and teachers; many proceed to a PhD.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum second-class Honours degree, or overseas equivalent, in physics (Mathematics and Physics, Theoretical Physics, Astrophysics, Engineering Physics etc) or a related subject. Applicants from an engineering discipline need sufficient exposure to fundamental physics courses in quantum mechanics and electromagnetism, or must demonstrate that they can acquire the necessary background. English language (international applicants): IELTS 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5; other tests such as TOEFL and PTE Academic are accepted.

Requirements published at program group level.

Intake: September

Duration: 9 months full-time; 21 months part-time

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