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Master of Physics - MPhys
Durham City
Full Time
30-SEP-24
4 Years
Select a course option
Master of Physics - MPhys
Durham City
Full time
30-SEP-24
4 Years
Select a an exam type
This integrated Master's degree is the first step towards Chartered Physicist status. It will suit those looking for an accredited course that leads to higher level education or a research role in physics, as well as providing a starting point for roles in science, finance, engineering and IT.Undergraduate physics degrees at Durham offer a high level of flexibility. We offer four Institute of Physics accredited courses - MPhys qualifications in Physics, Physics and Astronomy, and Theoretical Physics and the three-year BSc in Physics - which follow the same core curriculum in Year 1.Subject to the optional modules chosen, it is possible to switch to one of the other courses until the end of the second year. You can also apply for a one-year work placement or study abroad opportunity with one of our partner organisations, increasing the course from four years to five.The first year lays the foundation in physics theory, mathematical skills and laboratory skills that you will need to tackle more complex content later in the course. From Year 2 you'll have the opportunity to explore areas such as astrophysics, quantum theory or the relationship between physics and society in more detail.As you progress to Year 3 learning is more closely aligned to real-world issues through project work and optional modules that are tailored to your interests and aspirations. Your knowledge is further extended in Year 4 with a project based on a live research topic, and higher-level modules which take your study of physics to a greater depth.
Exam type
A levelA level:
A*A*A Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Scottish Advanced Higher:
AAA Grades / Points required
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:
D2,D2,D3 Grades / Points required
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
38 Grades / Points required
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):
H1,H1,H2,H2,H2 Grades / Points required
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma:
D*DD Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
D*DD Grades / Points required
T Level:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
To include Mathematics and Physics. Applicants taking Science A-levels that include a practical component will be required to take and pass this as a condition of entry. This refers only to English A Levels.Specific subjects excluded for entry:General Studies and Critical Thinking.
Departments will normally make offers based on Advanced Highers. In the absence of 3 Advanced Highers, where these are not offered by the applicant’s school, offers comprising of Advanced Highers and Highers or a number of Highers may be made on a case by case basis.
To include Mathematics and Physics.
To include Mathematics and Physics.
To include 776 in higher level subjects including Mathematics (Maths: analysis and approaches) and Physics.
To include Mathematics and Physics.
D*DD + A*A in A Level Mathematics and Physics either wayor, DDD + A*A* in A Level Mathematics and Physics either wayFor entry requirements with other Cambridge L3 Technical qualifications, refer to:https://www.durham.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/how-to-apply/entry-requirements/uk-students/
D*DD + A*A in A Level Mathematics and Physics either wayor, DDD + A*A* in A Level Mathematics and Physics either wayFor entry requirements with other BTEC qualifications, refer to:https://www.durham.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/how-to-apply/entry-requirements/uk-students/
At Durham we welcome applications from students of outstanding achievement and potential from all educational backgrounds. We will consider applicants studying T level qualifications for entry to many of our courses.Where a course requires subject specific knowledge and this is not covered within the T level being studied, you may need to supplement your T level studies with a suitable qualification to meet this requirement, for example at A level. Where this is needed this will be clearly stated in our entry requirements.Detailed entry requirements can be found on individual course entries on our courses database https://www.durham.ac.uk/study/.
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England
£9,250 per year
Students from England
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£9,250 per year
Students from Scotland
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£9,250 per year
Students from Wales
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£9,250 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
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£9,250 per year
Students from Channel Islands
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£29,500 per year
Students from EU
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£29,500 per year
Students from International
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