Aims
The overall aim of the MSc in HPC is to provide expert training for the next generation of computational science professionals. Its objectives are to:
- Provide students with expertise in advanced tools and techniques for HPC software development and numerical algorithms.
- Enable students to apply this knowledge to key areas in physics, chemistry, engineering and environmental modelling.
- Equip students with the interdisciplinary skills that form an integral part of modern computational science.
- Develop students’ transferable skills in problem-solving, project management, independent critical thinking, professionalism and communication.
Structure
The programme includes two semesters of taught courses followed by a four-month independent research project. Throughout your studies you will have access to a wide range of leading-edge HPC platforms and technologies.
The core courses provide a broad-based coverage of the fundamentals of HPC and parallel computing, while the optional courses focus in-depth on specialist areas relevant to computational science. Assessment is by a combination of coursework and examination.