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    Nuclear & Environmental Physics [MSc]

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    Glasgow, GBMScIn-person1 year
    £33,210.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    52%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    180
    Credits
    £25.00
    App fee

    Nuclear & Environmental Physics [MSc] at University of Glasgow is a 180-credit, 1-year, in-person MSc program based in Glasgow, GB. Tuition is £33,210.

    About the program

    Provides training in the physics and applications of nuclear energy generation and low-carbon energy, and the roles of nuclear processes in environmental modelling and medical physics. Includes taught courses, practical skills in radiation-detection, research skills, data analysis, and an extended research project.

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2026
    May 13, 2026
    Round 6 2026
    Jul 8, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    optional
    Min 90 with minimum of 20 each component (Reading 20, Listening 19, Speaking 19, Writing 21) for tests up to 20 Jan 2026; from 21 Jan 2026: 92 with minimum of 22 each component (Reading 22, Listening 20, Speaking 23, Writing 21)
    IELTS
    optional
    Min 6.5 with no subtest under 6.0

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    2 years (Graduate Route visa)

    £30,580.00
    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 Nuclear & Environmental Physics [MSc] at University of Glasgow cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Nuclear & Environmental Physics [MSc] at University of Glasgow is £33,210 across 180 required credits.
    Is Nuclear & Environmental Physics [MSc] at University of Glasgow online or in-person?
    Nuclear & Environmental Physics [MSc] at University of Glasgow is offered in-person.
    How long does Nuclear & Environmental Physics [MSc] at University of Glasgow take to complete?
    Nuclear & Environmental Physics [MSc] at University of Glasgow is structured around 1 year and 180 credits.
    What GPA is required for Nuclear & Environmental Physics [MSc] at University of Glasgow?
    Per the program's published guidance: 2:1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent)
    How competitive is Nuclear & Environmental Physics [MSc] at University of Glasgow?
    Nuclear & Environmental Physics [MSc] at University of Glasgow reports an acceptance rate of approximately 52%.