About the course

The Masters in Advanced Functional Materials is an inherently multidisciplinary subject that spans Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science and Nanotechnology. It underpins many of aspects of modern life and its themes are at the heart of global technological challenges, including energy generation and storage, microelectronics and healthcare. University of Glasgow research in the area has spanned the development of photovoltaics for enhanced solar energy systems, next-generation data storage technologies and characterisation of alloys for nuclear reactor design.

　　The School of Physics and Astronomy plays a leading role in the exploitation of data from the Large Hadron Collider, the world’s largest particle accelerator at CERN. The School has links with Sellafield Ltd. and the UK National Nuclear Laboratory in the area of nuclear fuel reprocessing and nuclear waste management. Physics & Astronomy at the University of Glasgow is a UK top 10 School (Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023). The School of Physics & Astronomy hosts the Kelvin Nanocharacterisation Centre, which houses state-of-the-art instrumentation for studying materials at the nanoscale or below. The School of Physics & Astronomy plays a world-leading role in the design and operation of the worldwide network of laser interferometers that have detected gravitational waves. You will also benefit from our membership of the Scottish Universities Physics Alliance. The alliance brings together internationally leading Physics research across Scotland to form the largest physics grouping in the UK. You will gain the theoretical, observational and computational skills necessary to analyse and solve advanced Materials Science problems, providing you with an excellent foundation for a career of scientific leadership in academia or industry. You will develop transferable skills that will improve your career prospects, such as project management, team-working, advanced data analysis, problem-solving, critical evaluation of scientific literature, advanced laboratory and computing skills, and how to effectively communicate with different audiences. Physics research has been evaluated as ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’ in the latest Research Excellence Framework [2021]. It is expected that the programme will be accredited by the Institute of Physics. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 1 Year(s)Fees: GB£25,980

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (September), 2024	Glasgow
Semester 1 (September), 2025	Glasgow

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Glasgow

2.1 Honours degree or non-UK equivalent in any subject.

　　A copy (or copies) of your official degree certificate(s) (if you have already completed your degree)

　　A copy (or copies) of your official academic transcript(s), showing full details of subjects studied and grades/marks obtained

　　Official English translations of the certificate(s) and transcript(s)

　　One reference letter on headed paper

　　Evidence of your English Language ability (if your first language is not English)

　　Any additional documents required for this programme (see Entry requirements for this programme)

　　A copy of the photo page of your passport (Non-EU students only)

　　International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module (not General Training)

　　overall score 6.5

　　no sub-test less than 6.0

　　or equivalent scores in another recognised qualification:

　　ibTOEFL: 90, no sub-test less than:

　　Reading: 20

　　Listening: 19

　　Speaking: 19

　　Writing: 23

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Glasgow. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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