MSc Physics

Year 1

(Award available for year: Master of Science)

Learning outcomes

- Demonstrate advanced technical expertise in the chosen theme of Applied Physics.
- Demonstrate an advanced understanding of the latest developments in the chosen theme and how these can be effectively exploited in relevant industry sectors.
- Understand how established techniques of research and enquiry are used to develop and interpret knowledge in the discipline.
- Demonstrate an awareness of the level of uncertainty in data, predictions or solutions.
- Solve problems by working individually and with others to critically analyse, and develop appropriate solutions to complex problems.
- Undertake systematic analysis and produce creative solutions with originality and autonomy.
- Communicate technical and management information effectively to specialist and non-specialists.
- Act ethically and responsibly, with appreciation of environmental and sustainability issues, internationalisation and cultural differences.
- Critically and constructively reflect on and evaluate their own performance.

Transferable (key) skills

- The skills necessary to undertake a higher research degree and/or for employment in a higher capacity in industry or area of professional practice;
- Self direction and effective decision making in complex and unpredictable situations;
- Independent learning and the ability to work in a way which ensures continuing professional development;
- Solve problems by working individually and with others to critically analyse, and develop appropriate solutions to complex problems;
- Undertake systematic analysis and produce creative solutions with originality and autonomy.
- Communicate technical and management information effectively to specialist and non-specialists.
- Act ethically and responsibly, with appreciation of environmental and sustainability issues, internationalisation and cultural differences.
- Critically and constructively reflect on and evaluate their own performance.

Assessment

Students will study advanced modules and use them in the 75 credit overarching project, which runs throughout the programme. In this, students will undertake a major piece of independent research and analysis to provide creative ideas and solutions to a real scientific or industrial problem, optimising the scientific requirements. Students may not change the modules they are registered for after 3 weeks of teaching in the relevant semester.