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PGDip Applied Physics at University of Strathclyde

University of Strathclyde, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Postgraduate Diploma version of Applied Physics, accredited by the Institute of Physics, covering applied physics topics including high-power microwave technology, laser-based particle acceleration and materials 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 taught classes shared with the MSc (compulsory and optional modules across two semesters); 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 or a related subject such as engineering, chemistry, materials science or electrical & electronic engineering. 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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