MEng Engineering Physics (with integrated year in industry)
Aberystwyth UniversityAberystwyth, United Kingdom
Course overview
Why study
Engineering Physics at Aberystwyth University? Graduate with a Masters qualification furthering your career options Focus on a strong practical and IT component Gain specialised knowledge in topics such as: micro and nano-electronics, applied photonics, materials design and production, quantum technology, robotics, solar energy and space instrumentation Prepare for a career as an engineer or scientist in areas such as industrial research and development, product development and work in national research laboratories Our researchers are involved in the current European Space Agency ExoMars 2020 Project and engineering low dimensional materials, namely graphene. Department of Physics Lecturers are all qualified to PhD level and have a track record of research in their fields of specialisation.
Key highlights
- Integrated year in industry provides professional work experience
- Strong practical and IT component throughout the degree
- Specialisms include micro and nano-electronics, photonics and quantum technology
- Further topics in robotics, solar energy and space instrumentation
- Researchers involved in the European Space Agency ExoMars 2020 Project
- Taught by PhD-qualified lecturers with active research records
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 120-128 — UCAS Tariff 128 - 120 A Levels ABB-BBB with B in Physics and B in Mathematics GCSE requirements (minimum grade C/4): English or Welsh and Mathematics BTEC National Diploma: DDM-DMM with specified subject and B in A level…
- A-level: ABB-BBB — to include with B in Physics and B in Mathematics
- GCSE: C/4 — to include English, Mathematics
- BTEC: DDM-DMM — to include with specified subject and B; BTEC National Diploma
- International Baccalaureate: 30-32 — overall with 5 points
Scholarships
AberDoc Scholarship
Tuition fees (up to the UK (Home) rate of £5,006 per annum). A maintenance allowance of approximately £20,780 per annum and access to a travel and conference fund (max. £1000 per annum) will also be provided.
AberGrad Scholarship
A £1,000 tuition fee discount is available to Aberystwyth graduates.
Up to £1,000Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship
UK First Honours degree will be eligible for a £3,000 discount; UK Upper Second (2:1) or Lower Second (2:2) degree will receive a £2,000 discount.
Careers this course leads to
- Research and development engineer
- Product development engineer
- Research scientist at a national laboratory
- Photonics engineer
- Electronics engineer
- Space instrumentation engineer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £21,875 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Aberystwyth University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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