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What will I learn?

Why this course?

Our Department of Physics is engaged with exciting projects at the forefront of Physics research, from teasing out the fundamental properties of the Universe to spearheading market-driven device-oriented interdisciplinary projects.

Our MRes Physics is an advanced research-focused Masters degree which you can complete in one year full-time or two years part-time. You’ll advance both your research skills through undertaking an original, extended research project supervised by our expert staff, and your knowledge of key physics topics through choosing from a selection of our taught modules. You'll be embedded into a research group and benefit from being part of an exciting research enterprise and can undertake your degree in any of our research groups-

  • Nanoscience
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  • Optics
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  • Plasmas
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  • Institute of Photonics
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    You'll acquire skills enabling you to navigate a successful career in academia, research institutes or industrial research and development by training not only in paper and report writing but with an introduction to project proposal writing and review. You'll get detailed technical training in the methodology, instrumentation and data analysis relevant in your chosen field of research.

    The programme would be of particular interest to you if you are considering PhD studies or a position focusing on Research & Development in a company or research institute in the future. After a successful MRes the department will be very happy to discuss the possibility of a PhD project with you.

    Study with us

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    Masters by Research (MRes) postgraduate research degree in Physics

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    further your knowledge and develop your research skills in Physics

    tailor your studies to suit your own research interests and career objectives

    Which department am I in?

    University of Strathclyde

    Study options

    Full Time (12 months)

    Tuition fees
    £25,250.00 (27,51,144) per year
    This is a fixed fee

    *Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

    Start date

    September 2025

    Venue

    University of Strathclyde

    McCance Building,

    16 Richmond Street,

    Glasgow,

    Glasgow, City Of,

    G1 1XQ, SCOTLAND, Scotland

    Entry requirements

    For international students

    First-class or upper second-class (2:1) UK Honours degree, or overseas equivalent, in physics or a related subject, from a recognised educational establishment. You must have an English language minimum score of 6.5 (with no component below 6.0).

    *There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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    About University of Strathclyde

    Home to around 30,000 students from over 140 countries, the university is located in the heart of Glasgow – a vibrant economic and commercial centre.

    • 12 subjects in UK top ten (Complete University Guide 2025)
    • Almost 90 percent of research in top categories (REF2021)
    • Scottish University (Daily Mail University Awards 2024)
    • More Almost than 200 clubs and societies, and 50 fitness clubs