Theoretical Physics Master of Physics - MPhys

This degree programme gives you a broad overview of physics, covering a wide range of areas in classical and quantum physics.

In Years 1 and 2, you will study 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 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.

Programme benefits

* The School of Physics and Astronomy has close links with the Royal Observatory Edinburgh, one of the UK's major centres of astronomical research. The Institute for Astronomy (IfA), one of the School's research institutes, is based at the Royal Observatory.

* Our academic staff have links to major research facilities across the world, including CERN (the European Organization for Nuclear Research), TRIUMF (Canada’s particle accelerator centre), Rutherford Appleton Laboratory and a number of principal astronomy facilities.

* This degree programme is accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) and fully meets the educational requirements for Chartered Physicist.

* You will take your knowledge further by completing a major research project in Year 5.