
Theoretical Physics MPhys
Course Overview - Theoretical Physics MPhys
This degree programme gives you a broad overview of Physics covering a wide range of areas in classical and quantum physics.
In the first two years, you will be studying the same core courses as Physics students, before specialising in the theoretical aspects of physics in advanced years. In particular, you will focus on:
* physics theory
* the formulation and solving of physics problems using analytic and computational methods
Compared to the BSc, our MPhys Theoretical Physics programme provides a broader and deeper exposure to the...
This degree programme gives you a broad overview of Physics covering a wide range of areas in classical and quantum physics.<br/><br/>In the first two years, you will be studying the same core courses as Physics students, before specialising in the theoretical aspects of physics in advanced years. In particular, you will focus on:<br/><br/><br/>* physics theory<br/><br/><br/>* the formulation and solving of physics problems using analytic and computational methods<br/><br/><br/>Compared to the BSc, our MPhys Theoretical Physics programme provides a broader and deeper exposure to the concepts, methods and phenomena of physics. You will also gain experience of research work through an extended project. This provides a foundation for further research studies in physics.<br/><br/><strong>Programme benefits</strong><br/><br/><br/>* The School of Physics and Astronomy has close links with the Royal Observatory, Edinburgh, one of the UKs major centres of astronomical research.<br/><br/><br/>* The Institute for Astronomy (IfA), one of the Schools research institutes, is based at the Royal Observatory Edinburgh.<br/><br/><br/>* You will be taught by academic staff with links to major research facilities across the world, including CERN, TRIUMF, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory and a number of principal astronomy facilities.<br/><br/><br/>* This programme is accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) and fully meets the educational requirements for Chartered Physicist.<br/><br/><br/>* Take your knowledge further by completing a major research project in Year 5.<br/>
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
5 Years
Start Date
14/09/2026
Campus
Central area campus
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
F306
Institution Code
E56
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
A,A,A,A
AAAA (achievement by end of S5 preferred). BBB must be achieved in one year of S4-S6. Required subjects: Highers: Mathematics at A; Physics at B. Higher Applications of Mathematics is not accepted in place of Higher Mathematics. Advanced Higher Mathematics is recommended. National 5s: English at C.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
37
32
from 37 points with 666 at HL to 32 points with 655 at HL. Required subjects: HL: Mathematics (Analysis and approaches only) at 6; Physics at 5. SL: English at 5.
A level
A,A,A
A,B,B
AAA - ABB. These grades should be achieved in one set of exams. Required subjects: A levels: Mathematics at A; Physics at B. GCSEs: English at C or 4.
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Fees and funding
Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
---|---|---|---|
Scotland | £1,820 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £38,900 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |