Physics MPhys

<strong>During this four-year course with an emphasis on research, youll explore the fundamental laws underpinning the Universe from the subatomic level to entire galaxies.</strong><br/><br/>You’ll explore how theoretical and experimental physics describes the Universe and gain an insight into how it shapes modern technologies – from the tiniest semiconductor chip to the most powerful laser.<br/><br/>As a budding physicist, you’ll learn with researchers working on some of the most exciting discoveries of our time, whether thats the detection of gravitational waves or breakthroughs in quantum technology. <br/><br/>We aim to provide a solid foundation in classical physics, mathematics and quantum mechanics and their relationship to technology, while emphasising the importance of modern physics concepts such as the space-time continuum and wave particle duality.<br/><br/>Although this course is designed to help you achieve your potential as an academic researcher, the problem-solving skills youll develop are highly sought-after in a wide range of careers from data science, IT, education, finance and more.<br/><br/>Join us and become part of a welcoming, inclusive physics and astronomy community with a dynamic student society.<br/><br/><strong>Distinctive features</strong><br/><br/><strong>Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP)</strong> <br/>Our course meets the high-quality standards in education set out by the IOP. <br/><br/><strong>Top 10</strong> <br/>Ranked 8th in the UK for physics (The Guardian University Guide 2025).<br/><br/><strong>95% employment</strong><br/>95% of our graduates are employed, in further study, or doing other activities such as travelling, 15 months after the end of their course (Graduate Outcomes Survey, 2021/22).<br/><br/><strong>Student satisfaction</strong><br/>1st for physics in the Russell Group for teaching on my course, learning opportunities, academic support, and assessment and feedback (National Student Survey (NSS) 2024).<br/><br/><strong>Research-led teaching</strong><br/>Were home to one of the largest UK communities of astronomers and condensed matter physicists.<br/><br/><strong>Research focus</strong><br/>Your final year will focus on research and include a major project with one of our leading research groups.