Advanced Physics

Our four divisions – nanoscience, optics, plasmas and the institute of photonics – all contribute research-based teaching expertise to the course. you can choose taught elements relevant to your career interests from a wide range of topics, including: theoretical & computational physics quantum optics and quantum information complexity science physics and the life sciences solid-state physics plasma physics you'll put the knowledge gained in the taught components to use in a cutting-edge research project, which can be theoretical, computational or experimental.

ELP programs are offered by universities or pathway institutions to assist students in achieving the language proficiency required for academic studies. You can get admitted to your course with a lower language requirement if you do an ELP program.

A masters degree in physics prepares you for a wide and versatile range of careers in science and engineering as well as all areas of management, financial services, etc. many graduates proceed to a phd. strathclyde physics graduates are working across the world in a number of different roles including: medical physicist senior engineer professor systems engineer treasury analyst patent attorneys software engineer teacher spacecraft project manager defence scientist procurement manager

Work while you study

You can also work on a UK student visa, from 10 to 20 hours per week during the academic year, 40 hours per week or full-time during vacations.

Partnerships

Most universities in Scotland have partnerships with different companies and organisations to ensure their students get enough professional training as students. In addition to increasing their students' chances to get hired by one of the universities. University of Strathclyde has partnerships with the following companies: