Study the nature of the universe with our Physics MPhys degree. This degree includes an integrated Master's year.

Course overview

Our Physics MPhys degree extends our Physics BSc by a year.

This extra year is for your integrated Master's. Our MPhys provides a deeper understanding of advanced physics concepts and includes an extended project.

Compared to our Physics BSc, this degree offers unique modules in:

variational methods and lagrangian dynamics

quantum fluids

quantum information and technology

quantum modelling of molecules, solids and nanostructures

You’ll also get hands-on experience, and improve your practical skills, by working in our high-spec facilities. By the end of your degree, you’ll have a strong understanding of physics and advanced mathematics.

BSc or MPhys?

Physics is offered at two levels:

three-year Bachelor of Science (BSc)

four-year Master of Physics (MPhys)

Our MPhys degree has an extra year of advanced study at Master's level. You’ll study more advanced topics and work on an extended project. You’ll learn about research methodology and work with experts in their field.

Work placement

Get career ready with a work placement and leave as a confident professional in your field. You can apply to spend 9 to 12 months working in any organisation in the world, and receive University support from our dedicated team to secure your dream placement. Work placements take place between stages 2 and 3.

You'll gain first-hand experience of working in the sector, putting your learning into practice and developing your professional expertise.

If you choose to take a work placement, it will extend your degree by a year. Your degree title will show you have achieved the placement year. Placements are subject to availability.

Careers support

Our award-winning Careers Service is one of the largest and best in the country, and we have strong links with employers. We provide an extensive range of opportunities to all students through our ncl+ initiative.