Why this course?
The course gives you the opportunity to explore and master a wide range of applied physics skills. It also teaches you transferable, problem-solving and numeracy skills that are widely sought after across the commercial sector.
On the MSc programme, you'll acquire:
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in-depth knowledge of current and emerging theories, techniques and practices within the field of physics and the life sciences and the ability to apply these theories in a professional setting
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problem-solving and high numeracy skills that are widely sought-after across the commercial sector skills required to use high-power microwave technology in an industrial environment
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professional abilities in applying laser-based particle acceleration and enabled applications
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in-depth knowledge of materials and solid state physics, photonics & quantum optics and quantum information technology.
You'll put the knowledge gained in the taught classes to use on a research project. You can design the project to fit in with your interests and career plans.
Careers
What kind of jobs do Strathclyde Physics graduates get?
To answer this question we contacted some of our Physics graduates from all courses to find out what jobs they have. They are working across the world in a number of different roles including:
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Medical Physicist
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Senior Engineer
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Professor
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Systems Engineer
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Treasury Analyst
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Patent Attorney
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Software Engineer
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Teacher
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Spacecraft Project Manager
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Defence Scientist
Procurement Manager