Masters courses in Physics

Our masters courses focus on some of the most exciting areas of modern physics, preparing you for roles in technology, research and data science, or a PhD in physical science.

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These one-year degrees reflect Sheffield's outstanding expertise in these fast-moving subjects. They are designed to give you the research skills and scientific expertise to make new discoveries in fields where there are many mysteries left to be solved.

Open days

An open day gives you the best opportunity to hear first-hand from our current students and staff about our courses.

Find out what makes us special at our next online open day on Wednesday 17 April 2024.

You may also be able to pre-book a department visit as part of a campus tour.Open days and campus tours

If you are unable to attend one of our sessions, please get in touch with us directly at postgradphysics-enquiry@shef.ac.uk to arrange a department tour outside of these dates.



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Research Excellence Framework 2021

We have been rated 1st in the UK in terms of the quality of our research. In the latest REF, 100 per cent of research and impact from our department has been classed as world-leading or internationally excellent.

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International Merit Scholarships

We offer a generous package of financial support for international students including 75 undergraduate scholarships worth £10,000 towards the annual tuition fee and 125 postgraduate taught scholarships worth £5,000 towards the tuition fee. Applications are now open for existing offer holders.