| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2023-07-27 | 2023-04-01 |
| 2023-10-01 | 2023-07-01 |
| 2024-01-05 | 2023-10-01 |
| 2024-04-01 | 2024-01-01 |
Program Overview
Introduction:
What does a 21st Century physicist look like? You will learn to communicate to a broad audience and make physics accessible for all on current topics in physics. You will present your understanding through innovative techniques, including vlogging, infographics, patents, apps, outreach experiments and articles for The Conversation.
Work closely with a dedicated academic team who are all active researchers in their own right and who regularly publish in top physics journals. Visit our academic team pages to learn more about how we support you and explore our research interests.
Top 20 in the UK for teaching quality in Physics. (Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023)
Program Outline
What you’ll study
Your core modules will include your research methods and research project.
Modules
Learn a new language
Core modules
Professional Physicist (20 cp)
In this module, you'll consider key scientific methods and ethical issues in relation to research in your chosen field. You'll cover the techniques required to carry out a research project and literature and the critical appraisal of published research work.
Research project (60 cp)
You'll complete your independent research project - an advanced summary of the tasks and associated skills essential to conducting successful scientific research.
Medical Imaging (20 cp)
This module introduces you to the tools and techniques used in medical imaging and related image-processing research.
Topics include:
Imaging Matter: From Atoms to Galaxies (20 cp)
This module explores the tools and techniques used in materials imaging. Both laboratory classes and case studies will reinforce your knowledge. The main topics include:
Current Topics in Physics (20 cp)
In this module, you will use current scientific literature to answer topical questions in physics and present findings using various media. Topics will be aligned with projects, preparing you for research tasks.
21st Century Scientist (20 cp)
In this innovative module, you will gain experience and confidence in presenting your research using various media, including interviews, YouTube-style videos, press releases, blog articles, informal discussions and infographics.
Advanced Quantum Mechanics and Quantum Computing (20 cp)
In this module, you will cover some of the most outstanding intellectual achievements of physics, including the explanation of the universe on the minor length scale. This will be offered in alternate years.
General Relativity (20 cp)
You will cover Einstein's most excellent theory, which describes the working of the large-scale universe, including curved space-time, black holes and gravitational waves. This will be offered in alternate years.
Alongside your study, you also have the opportunity to learn a new language. The University Language Programme (ULP) is available to all students and gives you the option of learning a totally new language or improving the skills you already have. Find out more about the ULP.
How you’re taught
You will learn through:
Contact hours
Lectures / seminars / workshops (20%) and independent study (80%)
Careers and employability
The industry will value the skills you have acquired including teamwork, expertise in communication, hands-on experience and technical know-how. The course provides excellent foundations for a career across various industries and roles, such as business analysts, physicists, management and financial traders. In addition, the course is a good basis for studying towards PhD research.
Re:search Re:imagined
Research is about more than writing papers and proposing new ideas. By daring to think differently, we’re disrupting the research landscape and finding the answers to the questions that matter. From conservation management to sustainable farming, we’re inspiring the brightest minds to rise and find solutions to some of the most significant global challenges facing society.
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NTU Enterprise
You'll also have the opportunity to turn your ideas into a viable business with help from NTU Enterprise, NTU's purpose-built Centre for Entrepreneurship and Enterprise, a support centre to help students create, develop and grow their businesses.