Msc Definition and 171 Threads

Hello Friends, I have been searching to take my masters in physics in Germany and found Stuttgart Uni. I am looking forward into it. But i have few doubts related to course, fees and city. I have no knowledge of German. 1) How is the reputation to study Physics in Stuttgart Varsity? 2) The...

[SIZE="3"]hi guys I completed my computer science degree from http://www.staffs.ac.uk/" with a First Class honours. I figured out that my true passion lies mainly with Physics :( Can I do an MSc in Physics or any related physics specialization (such as Glaciology, Cosmology)? I am...

I'm doing my MSc Physics project right now (I've already done a 4-year undergraduate course), and I'm finding the going very tough. My exam results were fine (I got a good percentage), but my project is due in a month and I'm finding it extremely difficult. I think part of the reason is...

Hello I am finishing my physics degree and I am interested in doing postgraduate study in the area of nuclear physics. I was thinking about doing the course mentioned in the title, which is offered at the University of Birmingham. Does anyone know anything about this course, or other courses...

Hey guys! I got the offer a few weeks ago and I was wondering if anyone knows what to expect when I go there this October. I am feeling kinda nervous about it since getting the offer seems like a longshot when I applied(didnt get 1st, is currently a 2:1). Any advices, thoughts and comments...

Hi guys, Just wanted to know the reputation of Cranfield University in UK, specifically for their Astronautics and Space Engineering Master Program. Is it worth to study there and what's the downside of the University (if there is any.) I tried to look for rankings and info about...

I am applying to graduate schools this fall for Medical Physics. I will be hoping to get accepted into an accredited school. I was wondering if there is a large difference in the job market depending on whether I would get a PhD or MSc in the program. Either way I would still need a...

Entering my 4th year of physics at University of Toronto, the time has come to look at graduate school... I've just come across http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/theoreticalphysics/postgraduatestudy/mastersdegree", at Imperial College London, titled "MSc in Quantum Fields and Fundamental Forces". Its...

Currently I am doing my MSc in Physics with a focus on Condensed Matter Theory. I have about one more year to go, after which I will have to decide how to carry on. By the time I finish my Masters I will be 23 years old. This summer I will do a well-paid internship in the financial sector at...

Hello, this question may have been asked a lot of times, and I'm sorry if it bothers you, but oh well.. I am in my 2nd year of Electrical Engineering undergraduate, got 1 year left. I have always been very interested in physics (particularly astrophysics) and mathematics . Do you think it is...

Hi folks, I'm a 3rd year student doing a BSc in Mathematics and Physics (in Scotland) and I was wondering if anyone could share with me their experiences of the MSc particles, strings and cosmology at Durham (previously MSc elementary particle theory) or any of the other similar courses at...

hi, i want a know if anyone has ever attended or is attending a msc physics course and will tell me how competitive they are , i am interested in : Utrecht Leiden Imperial LMU Munich Cophenague I guess it will be less competitive than phd programs since you have to pay it. thanks

The author of the following MSc thesis (see pages 8-11) http://workspace.imperial.ac.uk/theoreticalphysics/Public/MSc/Dissertations/2010/Maria%20Dimou%20Dissertation.pdf used the following PF-thread: www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=172461 Don’t you think the author should...

Just wanted to know if anybody has done graduate theory at UBC or applied / has any info that might be useful. It seems from the website that they do not require GRE for physics applications, unlike many other Canadian departments. I haven't done the GRE and it is too late to register/ do it...

Job prospects after an MSc! I'm aspiring to do my MSc in Energy with core subjects being Thermal Power and fluids engineering and/or Gas turbine technology. I would like to know what are the job prospects after this course as this course would drain me off my resources? What would be the nature...

What are the career options after doing Msc physics , don't want to get into academics like teaching or doing a phd . What are the non teaching options and also what are the various MS courses that I can apply to after completing Msc ?

In my university (Catholic University of Leuven (Belgium) we have http://www.kuleuven.be/onderwijs/aanbod/opleidingen/E/SC_51017023.htm" with a few options: theoretical, nuclear, solid state, soft matter. I always wanted to do nuclear physics (and theoretical, but my math background isn't...

hi i am a student of mechanical engineering in Bangalore.I wanted to do MSC physics in iit through iit jam. is that possible. if it is possible i wanted to know which books to refer as i want to get a head start. i am still in second sem of engg. So please guide me to get into pure...

I'm doing Bachelor's degree in Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering in a small college in Andhra Pradesh. I actually wanted to do an integrated MSc in physics from IITs after my high school, but couldn't show up in the JEE, so had to study here. But I'm passionate of being an astronomer...

Hello, I am thinking of applying for the above course and just trying to gauge how difficult it is really. I have a 2:1 in physics from Cambridge, and although at times I felt like I was knocking my head against a brick wall overall I think I might have pulled to a first if the exams had...

Hi all, :smile: I was just wondering if anyone had any idea about the options available in grad school for a physics undergrad. For example, would one be able to segue into chemistry or geology or some kind of Earth/environmental sciences? The reason I ask is that I'm getting more and more...

Hey all, I will soon be graduating with a MSc in Transportation Engineering. I'm currently writing my thesis, and probably by May 2010 will be done. However, I am unsure I am willing to go for a PhD, at least not in this field. During my time in my Master, I found out I can only do...

I'm a fresh graduate with a BSc degree in Electric Power & Machines. However, my MSc thesis should be nuclear related due to some issues with my university. What do you think a proper field of research in Nuclear Engineering where I could use my BSc electric power background ? It worth...

Hi everyone, I'm currently doing an undergrad degree in radiation therapy in Canada. Here in Canada dosimetry and therapy are taught together and that's when I became interested in medical physics. I'm thinking about applying to master's programs in medical physics or health physics (can you...

I wanted to know which combination would be better, in general. They would both last 4 years, so that's the same. I'll be paying overseas fees, so there is no difference in cost. As far I see, the BEng + Msc is better since you end up with two degrees. what do you guys think?

Hi, I have BSc and MSc degree in physics (writing my thesis currently), and I have decided to change career and become an Industrial Engineer instead. Specifically I am fascinated by Operations Research. I am thinking to get an undergraduate degree and then PhD in IE. Does anyone have a...

Which EU university provides the best MSc degree programme in theoretical physics (I am interested in quantum cosmology and CM physics)?

Will an electrical engineering MSc 'bridge the gap' between an undergraduate degree and entry into a PhD programme in the same way an MPhys? I have a BSc in physics but need either an MPhys or and MSc in Physics to get straight on to the PhD I'm interested in. The trouble is it's hard to find...

Well, to get straight to the point, I've got a BSc in electrical engineering and have developed an interest in theoretical physics. Since string theory and theoretical physics in general is heavy on math I was wondering if a possible way into the field of theoretical physics might be an MSc in...

Hi all. If a student takes his/hers BSc in e.g. physics in a European country, is it possible to do the MSc in the U.S.? And do you know what must be done by the student in order for the to be possible? Also, is a graduate program in the US equivalent to a MSc program in Europe? Any input...

Hi everyone! I'm currently toying around with the idea of undertaking a 1yr Msc in Physics as a means to provide a more formal grounding in some of the more theoretical areas of physics. Currently finishing my 3rd year of a 4yr MPhys Astrophysics undergraduate degree but I'm not particularly...

Why is it so hard to find any sort of funding for those looking to bridge the gap between undergraduate and doctorate level? I have received a 2:1 in physics and am now looking to pursue a career in particle or theoretical physics. I imagine there could be some PhD courses I could get on to...

I'm an Electronic and communication Engineer, and I'm living in the Caribbean, and i want to study MSc in Quantum Fields and Fundamental Forces Imperial College London, since in its description seems very likely what I'm looking for, which is,... I'm looking a course that can place me in...

i am in confusion. i recently cleared my iitjee exam. but unfortunately my rank is not that good. i just wanted to enquire whether taking a Msc. course in physics or mathematics is a good choice.

I'm just playing with ideas for the future right now, but I saw a flyer for MIT's http://web.mit.edu/sciwrite/index.html" (1 year). If I was able to fund it and wanted to do the program, but also wanted to do grad school, should I wait to do the science writing grad program before a Ph.D or does...

Universities offer a MEng in mechanical engineering, but what is a Master of Science in Mechanical engineering? What are the differences and what do they do?? Thanks DoubleMint

Which are the top 10 univs in the U.K. offering MSc Physics?

Hi All, I am a BSc Physics Honours student at the University of Delhi in India. I am interested in pursuing an MSc in Physics from a good university in the U.K. I am looking for information regarding the univs offering MSc in Physics, TA's/RA's /funding for foreign students, information on...

I'm looking for graduate courses with focus on non-string theoretical physics beyond the standard model (or at least, courses preparing for research in that field). I'm also open to string content, but I find other approaches more intriguing. Recently I came across Imperial College's MSc course...

I'm a 32 years old teacher in mathematics and physics in a high school, and I obtained a first class BSc (Hon) in physics a couple of years ago, which was emphazided on theoretical physics in terms of option courses. However, I have always wanted to gain an MSc and, if possible, a Phd in...

I'm an undergraduate physics student and I'm looking for a MSc program at a european university (taught in English), related to quantum information, quantum optics etc. Any opinions?

I'm finishing my Bachelor this year and I'll apply for the MSc in physics at the imperial college. My average BC grades are about 82%, do I have a chance? Besides, my college belong to the cluster (cluster.org), and in theory I will be treated as as intern student at the admission, does...

Hello. I am currently at university doing a masters in theoretical physics and time has almost come for me to decide on what Msc project i want to do during the summer. I had the idea of quantum liquids, which, one my lecturers also seemed interested in my idea. Now, my backround is...

I am thinking of getting a Msc in geophysics.What are the job prospects?Is there a demand for geophysicist worldwide?

Hi, As from next year, I will be attending university. At this point in time I am studying Pure Mathematics and Physics at A-level. The way I see it right now is that once I get a degree I wish to do a Masters in Aerospace engineering. My question is, what would be the best degree to get so...

I'm planning to apply for a MSc studies in Theoretical Physics. I found that LMU and Utrecht offer 2-year, and not 1-year, programs, which I like. What would you choose for a broader education in this area?

I am currently working on an undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering, but I think that for my graduate studies I would like to pursue a masters degree in Physics. Is this possible? My school (University of Waterloo) awards a Bachelor of Applied Science to its engineering graduates...

Hi everyone, I’m an Italian student of Physics (2nd year in undergrad course) from Milan. Here in Italy I’m going through a very disappointing and frustrating experience: our ministerial programs barely have any practical sense, many teachers are defeatists and lazybones, there are no...

First let me state I have absolutely no interest in going into academia as a career, just doesn't interest me. I am more interested in industry, not cause money, I don't want to be a professor. I plan on pursuing dual EE/physics major in undergrad, and plan to attend graduate school after. I...

Hello everybody! I have two questions: 1. What universities should be considered when looking for a place to study for a MSc? The criteria are high level scholars, possibly working in theoretical high energy physics, and a possibility to get funding. 2. I'm currently studying for a BSc...