Physics and Astronomy MPhys

Course Overview - Physics and Astronomy MPhys

If you are fascinated by the relationship between mathematics, the cosmos and the scientific world this MPhys could be for you. This integrated Masters 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, while also providing the knowledge, analytical and problem-solving skills for a career in the sciences, engineering, finance or IT.

Physics degrees at Durham offer a high level of flexibility. We offer four Institute of Physics accredited courses ...

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Course Information

Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

4 Years

Start Date

29/09/2025

Campus

Durham City

Course Address
Palatine Centre
Durham
DH1 3HP

Application Details

Course Code

FF3N

Institution Code

D86

Points of Entry

Year 1

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff

Not Accepted

Scottish Higher

A,A,A,A,A

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 specifically in Mathematics and Physics and Highers or a number of Highers may be made on a case by case basis.

Access to HE Diploma

Not Accepted

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

38

To include 776 in higher level subjects, including Mathematics (Maths: analysis and approaches) and Physics.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

D*DD

D*DD + A*A in A Level Mathematics and Physics either way or, DDD + A*A* in A Level Mathematics and Physics either way For entry requirements with other BTEC qualifications, refer to: https://www.durham.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/how-to-apply/entry-requirements/uk-students/

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

H1,H1,H2,H2,H2

To include Mathematics and Physics at least one of which must be at H1.

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma

D*DD

D*DD + A*A in A Level Mathematics and Physics either way or, DDD + A*A* in A Level Mathematics and Physics either way For entry requirements with other Cambridge L3 Technical qualifications, refer to: https://www.durham.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/how-to-apply/entry-requirements/uk-students/

Scottish Advanced Higher

A,A,A

To include Mathematics and Physics.

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal

D2,D2,D3

To include Mathematics and Physics.

Extended Project

Not Accepted

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)

Not Accepted

A level

A*,A*,A

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.

T Level

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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Fees and funding

England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland £9,250
EU, International £33,250

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