Program Overview
measurement of permittivity in biological tissue and certain inorganic materials under different conditions Applicants interested in pursuing an M.Sc. by research with the Department of Physics are to consult with staff members of the department before submitting their application and research proposal. If required, the process may be coordinated by contacting the departmental secretary.
Career Opportunities
As a holder of the M.Sc. in Physics (research), you will be able to enter a career as an academic researcher and teacher. Access to further studies is available through doctorate studies or alternative masters' programmes.
Program Curriculum
Year 1 The Course shall be offered in areas of study in which the Faculty can offer expert guidance and supervision and subject to the availability of resources as determined by the Department of Physics. Students are required to write a dissertation, to which 85 ECTS credits are assigned, based on research work of an advanced or original nature performed by students during the Course and the presentation of their findings and conclusions in a scholarly manner. The student will also undertake a Seminar Assignment to which 5 ECTS credits shall be assigned Semester 2 . Compulsory Units PHY5008 * Physics Seminar 5 ECTS PHY5108 ** Dissertation 85 ECTS * Study-unit PSY5008 starts in Semester 2 of academic year 2025-26 (February 2026) and continues up to the end of Semester 1 of academic year 2026-27 (January 2027). Students will receive direction from the Board with regard to the presentation of the seminar which may occur at any time during the course. ** Work on the dissertation is expected to start in Semester 2 of academic year 2025-26 and continue up to the end of the course. This programme of study is governed by the General Regulations for University Postgraduate Awards, 2021 and by the Bye-Laws for the award of Master of Science - M.Sc. - under the auspices of the Faculty of Science.
Admission Requirements
Applicants must be in possession of: Refer to the list of country-specific qualifications the degree of Bachelor of Science with at least Second Class Honours in an area of study deemed by the Board to be relevant to the proposed area of study and obtained in the 10 years previous to registration for the Course or the Bachelor of Science with Third Class Honours in an area of study deemed by the Board to be relevant to the proposed area of study and obtained in the 10 years previous to registration for the Course, provided that the applicants have obtained other qualifications, including relevant experience, following their first cycle degree. The Board may, at its discretion, require such applicants to follow a preparatory programme. The Board, at its discretion, may also recommend the admission of applicants in possession of a Bachelor of Science with at least Category II in an area of study deemed by the Board to be relevant to the proposed area of study and obtained in the 10 years previous to registration for the Course, provided that the admission of such applicants shall be made conditional on the result of an interview and in such cases they shall be required to follow a preparatory programme. The Board, at its discretion, may also recommend the admission of applicants with a first cycle degree deemed by the Board to be relevant to the proposed area of study and obtained in the 10 years previous to registration for the Course, provided that the admission of such applicants may be conditional on the result of an interview and in such cases they may be required to follow a preparatory programme. Applicants whose first degree was obtained more than 10 years previous to registration for the Course may also be admitted following an interview to ascertain their capability to follow the Course. The Board may, at its discretion, require such applicants to follow a preparatory programme. You are viewing the entry requirements for International applicants. Switch to L
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
€13,400 (Non-EU)
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University of Malta
Msida, Malta
TheUniversity of Malta(Maltese:L-Università ta' Malta;UM; formerlyUOM) is apublic research universityin the towns ofMsidaandValletta, Malta. It serves as theflagshipandnational universityof...
University Profile- Start Date February
- Language English
- Duration 2 years
- Credits 90
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