Physics with Industrial Placement MPhys

Course Overview - Physics with Industrial Placement MPhys

Our Physics with Industrial Placement MPhys programme will equip you with a broad education in physics, supported by a range of computational and mathematical skills that are highly valued across modern industries. This five-year programme includes an industrial placement in Year 4, giving you the opportunity to apply your knowledge in a real-world setting and gain hands-on experience through Heriot-Watts established network of industrial partners in the photonics, quantum technology, or engineering sectors.

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Course Information

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Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

5 Years

Start Date

14/09/2026

Campus

Edinburgh Campus

Course Address
Riccarton
Edinburgh
EH14 4AS

Application Details

Course Code

F31P

Institution Code

H24

Points of Entry

Year 1

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff

Not Accepted

Scottish Higher

A,A,A,B

including Physics and Maths.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

30

with Higher Level 5 Physics and Maths for entry to Year 1.

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

DDM

in a relevant subject (including sufficient Physics and Maths) for entry to Year 1.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

It is also a requirement of every applicant to have English and Mathematics at a minimum of National 5 Grade C or GCSE Grade C or 4 (or equivalent)

Scottish HNC

Pass

HNC in a relevant subject (including sufficient Physics and Maths) with A in graded unit for entry to Year 1.

Scottish HND

Pass

For entry to Year 1: HND in relevant subject (including sufficient Physics & Maths) with BB in graded units.

Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6)

Pass

We accept Foundation Apprenticeships in combination with other qualifications such as SQA Highers and Advanced Highers.

A level

B,B,B

A,A,B

including Physics and Maths for entry to Year 1.

T Level

We will consider T Levels as suitable for entry to our degree programmes, however, certain subject requirements may be required for entry to specific programmes. Where this is not evident as part of the T Level studies, we may ask for additional qualifications.

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Fees and funding

Scotland £1,820
England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland £9,535
EU, International £25,008