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    Machine Learning and Big Data in the Physical Sciences MRes

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    London, GBMResIn-person1 year
    £44,500.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    40%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    50
    Cohort
    students
    90
    Credits
    £90.00
    App fee

    Machine Learning and Big Data in the Physical Sciences MRes at Imperial College London is a 90-credit, 1-year, in-person MRes program based in London, GB. Tuition is £44,500.

    About the program

    Covers methodologies and toolkits for research with large datasets in physics, including machine learning and data science techniques for acquisition, curation, and analysis. Includes core modules, optional modules, and a major extended research project in a physics research group.

    Focus: both
    2 (QS World University Rankings 2026), 8 (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026) | 6 (The Complete University Guide 2026)

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2026
    Apr 29, 2026
    2026 Entry
    Jun 18, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min 92 overall (minimum 20 in all elements)
    IELTS
    required
    Min 6.5 overall (minimum 6.0 in all elements)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    24 months Graduate Route (UK)

    £16,500.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Machine Learning and Big Data in the Physical Sciences MRes at Imperial College London cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Machine Learning and Big Data in the Physical Sciences MRes at Imperial College London is £44,500 across 90 required credits.
    Is Machine Learning and Big Data in the Physical Sciences MRes at Imperial College London online or in-person?
    Machine Learning and Big Data in the Physical Sciences MRes at Imperial College London is offered in-person.
    How long does Machine Learning and Big Data in the Physical Sciences MRes at Imperial College London take to complete?
    Machine Learning and Big Data in the Physical Sciences MRes at Imperial College London is structured around 1 year and 90 credits.
    What GPA is required for Machine Learning and Big Data in the Physical Sciences MRes at Imperial College London?
    Per the program's published guidance: 2:1 degree
    How competitive is Machine Learning and Big Data in the Physical Sciences MRes at Imperial College London?
    Machine Learning and Big Data in the Physical Sciences MRes at Imperial College London reports an acceptance rate of approximately 40%.