Master of Science [M.Sc] (Data Intensive Physics)
STEM Course
1 year
Full Time
On Campus
Field of Study:
£28,974/Yr
£28,974 /Yr
Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
---|---|
Tuition Fees | £28974 (GBP 28974) |
Other Expenses
Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
---|---|
Housing | £12260 (GBP 12260) |
Food | £3199 (GBP 3199) |
Important Dates
University allocates places on a first-come, first-served basis, so students are recommended to apply as early as possible.
- Master of Science in Data-Intensive Physics at Cardiff University is a 1-year program.
- It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
- The program has been designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge needed for a career in a range of areas including academic research in physics as well as technical, development, and engineering positions in related scientific fields.
- The course is delivered by members of the Data Innovation Research Institute.
- A key component of the course is a 3-month summer project, which will be based either in the School of Physics and Astronomy or with one or more of the external partners.
- Students will join a well-established and growing cohort of MSc students and be based in a dedicated teaching facility that encourages a research group community atmosphere that has been praised by students and external examiners.
- As a successful graduate of this course, students will be placed to take advantage of the growing employment opportunities being generated by the demands of Big Data.
- The program has a two-stage (120 credits taught, 60 credits research project) postgraduate taught program delivered over 3 terms (autumn, spring, and summer) for a total of 180 credits.
- Students will be taught through a combination of lectures, tutorials, seminars, and practical computer sessions.
- There will be a flexible number of external projects each year for the summer research project module, which may be carried out in the School with external supervision, or involve some work at a collaborating institute.
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Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Applicants will possess a BSc in Physics (2:1 minimum) or other subjects such as a physical science/mathematics degree (2:1 minimum).
- Students have a 2:2 bachelor’s degree in the above subjects, a related physical science, mathematics, computer science, astrophysics, astronomy, engineering, or relevant industrial experience is also consider with a formal interview.
- Students must be qualified in IELTS, TOEFL, and PTE to get admission in this program.
Indian Student Eligibility:
- Students will need successful completion of a relevant bachelor's degree from a recognized institution, with grades of approximately 55%-60% to qualify for the postgraduate courses.
- Some schools will also require the successful completion of a relevant master's program from a recognized institution.
- The Indian Standard XII English qualification from the following examination boards are accepted with a minimum score of 70%:
- Andhra Pradesh/Telangana Board of Intermediate Education
- Central/Goa Board of Secondary Education
- Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations, ICSE / ISC
- Government of Kerala Board of Higher Secondary Examination
- Government of Karnataka Department of Pre-University Education
- Board of Secondary Education, Madhya Pradesh, Bhopal
- Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education
- Gujarat/Punjab/ Rajasthan/Bihar/Meghalaya Board of School Education
- Board of High School and Intermediate Education Uttar Pradesh
- National Institute of Open Schooling.
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Scores Required
Required Document List
The Documents required are:
- Resume/CV - This provides a summary of a student's experience and skills.
- Higher Secondary School Certificate - The certificate provided by the education board after completion of the Higher secondary education.
- Statement of marks - The marks statement provided by the education board.
- Letter of Recommendation - This shows who recommended the student to pursue the degree.
- Personal Statement - This is an essay or any written statement written by the student while applying in a minimum of 250 words.
- English Language Requirement - This shows the test score of English Proficiency Exams such as IELTS, TOFEL, PTE, etc.
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Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
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Cardiff Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship | Scholarship per student£ 2,485/Yr$2,485 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
VueVille Future Technology Scholarship | Scholarship per student£ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Monica Cole Research Grant | Scholarship per student£ 1,291/Yr$1,291 | Level Of StudyApprenticeship | TypeMerit-Based | |
Commonwealth Master’s Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based | |
1st Formations Business Scholarship | Scholarship per student£ 800/Yr$800 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
(ISC)² Women’s Cybersecurity Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based |
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