MSc Physics

The Physics MSc at Cardiff University is a full-time, one-year course that aims to provide students with a comprehensive and advanced understanding of modern physics. This course enables students to develop knowledge in a broad range of physics topics while enhancing their skills to function as a professional physicist.Course Content: The course content is designed to provide students with a thorough grounding in modern physics. It includes a major research project that makes up one-third of the course, which allows students to conduct independent study on a physics topic. Other parts of the course include background lectures on physics and associated projects. Key Modules: The key modules in this course vary each year, reflecting current and exciting areas of physics. Some of the modules that students may study include Physics Skills for MSc, Quantum Mechanics, Elementary Particles, Statistical Mechanics, Condensed Matter, Physics Research Project, and Advanced Techniques in Physics. Future Careers: Prospective career paths for graduates of this course include roles in teaching, research and development, technology, engineering and mathematical modelling, government science policy, and finance. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.