MPhys Physics

The MPhys teaches physics in greater depth than the BSc Honours degree. It’s for those of you who want to pursue a professional career in physics, with classes designed to meet the needs of the experienced physicist.

In the final years of this course, students encounter modules necessary to produce a graduate physicist capable of working in a research environment in either industry or academia. In year 3, in addition to the core physics modules, students can choose from advanced modules in mathematical physics, computational physics, experimental physics, or communicating physics. In Year 4, students can select optional modules from a range of diverse topics, such as theoretical physics, plasma physics, atomic and molecular physics, quantum optics or photonics and then extend the depth of coverage of these subjects through Year 5.

A strong emphasis on laboratory work will help you develop a sound understanding of experimental physics and instrumentation. You’ll complete your laboratory work training with a research project in an up-to-date research lab attached to one of the department’s research groups. This allows you to benefit from our lively and diverse research environment.

Within the MPhys degree structure, the students can tailor their modules in the final two years to a given specialisation in a particular subject area. This is done by selecting modules relating to a place of expertise the department offers and pursuing a project over the 4th and 5th years of study.

A Levels

Standard entry requirements*:

ABB

(Physics, Mathematics)

International Baccalaureate

Standard entry requirements*:

Year 1 entry: 32
(Physics HL5, Mathematics HL5)

Year 2 entry: 34
(Physics HL6, Mathematics HL6

20n hours of work permit weekly for international students.