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Scientific Computing

UCL (University College London)

Summary

Price
£9,020 - £25,130 inc VAT
Study method
Classroom
Duration
1 year · Full-time
Qualification
MSc
Awarded by UCL (University College London)
Additional info
  • Exam(s) / assessment(s) is included in price
  • Tutor is available to students

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WC1E 6BT
United Kingdom
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Overview

Scientists and engineers are tackling ever more complex problems, most of which do not admit analytical solutions and must be solved numerically. Numerical methods can only play an even more important role in the future as we face even bigger challenges. Therefore, skilled scientific programmers are in high demand in industry and academia and will drive forward much of the future economy.

Description

Scientists and engineers are tackling ever more complex problems, most of which do not admit analytical solutions and must be solved numerically. Numerical methods can only play an even more important role in the future as we face even bigger challenges. Therefore, skilled scientific programmers are in high demand in industry and academia and will drive forward much of the future economy.

Department: Physics and Astronomy

Qualification:

MSc

Qualification Level:

RQF Level 7

Requirements:

An upper second-class Bachelor's degree from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard in mathematics, computer science, engineering, physical sciences or a closely related subject.

Assessment Methods:

The programme is delivered through a combination of lectures and hands-on programming and includes a variety of short programming projects, delivered as part of the taught component. Students are encouraged to participate in scientific seminars, for example, weekly seminars at the UCL Centre for Inverse Problems. Assessment is through examinations, assignments, small projects and the dissertation, including a computer programme.

Modules:

Students undertake modules to the value of 180 credits.

The programme consists of six core modules (90 credits), two optional modules (30 credits) and a dissertation/report (60 credits).

A Postgraduate Diploma, six core modules (90 credits), two optional modules (30 credits), is also offered.

Core modules:
Computational and Simulation Methods;
Numerical Methods;
Numerical Optimisation;
Research Computing with C++;
Research Software Engineering with Python;
Techniques of High-Performance.
Optional modules:
Options include a wide selection of modules across UCL Engineering and UCL Mathematical & Physical Sciences.

Source: the courses data has been supplied by the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service.

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