Program Overview
The By Research Laser Physics at Swansea University is a MSc programme in Natural Sciences over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of natural sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the By Research Laser Physics programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Location: Swansea, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the By Research Laser Physics programme are prepared for diverse careers in natural sciences:
- Research Scientist
- Environmental Consultant
- Laboratory Manager
- Science Writer
- Policy Advisor
- Academic Researcher
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Antihydrogen, positronium and positrons
- The cryo-EDM experiment
- Quantum control
- Cold atom physics
- Nano-scale physics and the life sciences
- Analytical laser spectroscopy unit
- Ultrafast Dynamics, Imaging and Microscopy
- Integrability and AdS/CFT
- Higher spin holography
- Dense quark matter at strong coupling and gauge/string duality
- Quantum fields in curved spacetime
- Theoretical cosmology
- Amplitudes in gauge and supergravity theories
- Non-abelian T-duality and supergravity solutions
- Holography and physics beyond the Standard Model
- Large-N gauge theories, supersymmetry and duality
- Lattice studies of strongly interacting systems
- Lattice QCD at nonzero temperature
- Dense quark matter and the sign problem
- High-performance computing
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
We normally require a minimum of an upper second class Honours degree or equivalent in physics or a related field.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
Please contact the university for application deadline information.
About Swansea University
Swansea University
Swansea, United Kingdom
Swansea University is a public research university located in Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom. It was established as University College of Swansea in 1920, as the fourth college of the University...
University Profile- Start Date 2018-01-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months