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This MSc by Research Particle Physics course is one of the largest and most active schools of physics in the UK. We have a long tradition of excellence in both teaching and research, and have interests...Read more
The MSc in Optics and Photonics course draws on our experience as one of the largest centres for optics-based research and application in the UK. Optics is of key importance to many industrial sectors...Read more
Examine the fundamental properties of the universe with our Particle Physics MSc and gain a profound understanding of the world around us. You’ll be working at the frontier of a subject that has seen...Read more
This course – delivered by our expert faculty – gives you a sound footing for further studies in this field.
Our research lies at the forefront of fundamental physics, and this MSc allows you to explore...Read more
Particle physics has been at the centre of some of the 21st centurys biggest scientific discoveries. Youll study in a department that has worked on the discovery of the Higgs boson and the detection of...Read more
Course Summary
This is a one year, advanced taught course. The aim of this course is to bring students, in 12 months, to the frontier of elementary particle theory. This course is intended for students...Read more
This MSc provides postgraduate vocational training in lasers, optics, and semiconductors tailored to the needs of those seeking to enter photonics-based industry and university research. ...Read more
Overview
The photonics research groups in the physics departments of Heriot-Watt and St. Andrews Universities are internationally renowned, and have many links with industrial and university groups around the world. ...Read more
Course description
This course covers the fundamentals and cutting-edge research in areas such as GaN materials and devices (behind the solid state lighting LED revolution), nanoscaled materials and...Read more
The Institute of Photonics and Quantum Sciences course carry outs a broad range of research in photonic physics, engineering photonics and quantum sciences. We encourage a cross-fertilisation of ideas...Read more