How to apply

Applicants should see: How to apply for a research degree (MSc by Research or PhD) and submit their application along with the following documents:

• A one page research proposal (N.B. a proposal is not required for Physics and Astronomy applications unless otherwise specified in any scholarship conditions).
• Two references on headed paper (at least one should be academic and from your most recent institution) (it is the applicant’s responsibility to request references, although should your referee wish to forward these directly they should be forwarded by email to  scieng-gradschool@glasgow.ac.uk.
• Final transcript (an official translation must be provided if this is not in English) and degree certificates.
• Copy of your passport photo page (non-EU applicants)
• Proof of English language proficiency for all non-EU applicants

What Happens Next

Your application will be forwarded to an academic in the relevant School for assessment. Should you meet the criteria for study (a minimum of a 2.1 Honours degree or equivalent or higher for some scholarships) and be able to offer adequate supervision you will receive an academic offer. This is separate to any offer of funding.

We aim to process all applications within two weeks, but in the case of scholarships, incomplete applications, research proposals requiring development etc, this will, of course, in some cases take longer as we make all possible efforts on your behalf.

Any queries about your application can be emailed to the Graduate School.

Non-EU students who receive an offer will require a CAS in order to apply for a Visa and may require an ATAS certificate for certain programmes. The JACS code you need to use in any ATAS application is provided in your offer letter.

• Further information about the CAS/Visa process