Master of Science [M.Sc] (Physics)
STEM Course
1 year
Full Time
On Campus
$33,594 /Yr
£25,450 /Yr
- Master of Science in Physics at Cardiff University is a 1-year program.
- It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
- The MSc program is both a research-led and research-informed program taught modules delivered by world-class researchers.
- There are two stages to this programme. The first stage consists of core and optional taught modules which total 120 credits. These program are split across the autumn and spring semester of year one.
- Students will undertake all core and optional taught modules in the autumn and spring terms.
- Students will also complete a 4-month summer research project which will be assessed through a dissertation.
- The teaching contact time is typically a mixture of lectures, seminars, tutorials, group sessions and practicals.
- Students get the oppertunity to access to the Trevithick Library, which holds the collection of physics and astrophysics resources, as well as resources from Engineering and Computer Science disciplines.
- This course is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology.
- The School of Physics and Astronomy ranked 6th in the UK in the latest Research Assessment Exercise with 99% of the research is deemed world-leading or internationally excellent.
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Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | $33594 (GBP 25450) |
Other Expenses
| Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
|---|---|
| Living Expenses | $19800 (GBP 15000) |
| Total Cost | $19800 (GBP 15000) |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $38246 (GBP 28974) |
Important Dates
Admissions take place on a first-come, first-served basis, so we recommend you apply as early as possible.
Scores Required
Required Document List
The Documents required are:
- Resume/CV - This provides a summary of a student's experience and skills.
- Higher Secondary School Certificate - The certificate provided by the education board after completion of the Higher secondary education.
- Statement of marks - The marks statement provided by the education board.
- Letter of Recommendation - This shows who recommended the student to pursue the degree.
- Personal Statement - This is an essay or any written statement written by the student while applying in a minimum of 250 words.
- English Language Requirement - This shows the test score of English Proficiency Exams such as IELTS, TOFEL, PTE, etc.
Physics 201 out of 675 in Global Ranking
( #17 out of 41 in UK 2025)
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Career and Placement after Course
Possible career opportunities for the students are:
- Accelerator Operator
- Applications Engineer
- Design Engineer
- High School Physics Teacher
- Lab Technician
- Laser Engineer
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Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
| Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VueVille Future Technology Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,320/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Saltire Scholarships | Scholarship per student$ 10,560/Yr$8,000 | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Bharat Petroleum Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Forktip Women’s- Innovation Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
| India Postgraduate Taught Master’s Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 4,693/Yr$3,555 | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeCollege-Specific | |
| Axol Science Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 2,640/Yr$2,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCompany-Sponsored |
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