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Study Physics in the United Kingdom

Physics investigates the laws of nature from particles to the universe – mechanics, electromagnetism, quantum physics and astrophysics – with strong mathematics and laboratory components.

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  1. Research

    MPhys Physics with a Year of Experimental Research | F303 | 4 years

    University of Southampton 🇬🇧 Southampton, United Kingdom

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  2. Master

    Theoretical Physics MSci (Single honours)

    University of Birmingham 🇬🇧 Birmingham, United Kingdom

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  3. Undergraduate

    Physics with Theoretical Physics MSci (Undergraduate)

    University of Nottingham 🇬🇧 Nottingham, United Kingdom

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  4. Postgraduate

    Astrophysics - Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip)

    Department of Physics and Astronomy, University College London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  6. Master

    Astrophysics - Master in Science (MSc)

    Department of Physics and Astronomy, University College London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  7. Minor

    Astrophysics (Major-Minor degree)

    Keele University 🇬🇧 Keele, Staffordshire, United Kingdom

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  8. Bachelor

    Theoretical Physics BSc

    Department of Physics and Astronomy, University College London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  9. Scholarship

    Buckee Scholarship in conjunction with funding from the Department of Physics

    Merton College, University of Oxford 🇬🇧 Oxford, United Kingdom

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  10. Other programmes

    Astrophysics

    Kings College London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  11. Research

    Physics : MSc (by research)

    Lancaster University 🇬🇧 Lancaster, United Kingdom

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  12. Master

    Advanced Science (Physical Science Pathway - Astrophysics) MRes

    University of Liverpool 🇬🇧 Liverpool, United Kingdom

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  13. Master

    Advanced Science (Physical Science Pathway - Nanoscale and Condensed Matter Physics) MRes

    University of Liverpool 🇬🇧 Liverpool, United Kingdom

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  15. Master

    Advanced Science (Physical Science Pathway - Nanoscale and Condensed Matter Physics) MRes (Full-time)

    University of Liverpool 🇬🇧 Liverpool, United Kingdom

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  16. Research

    PhD studentship in Theoretical Physics (Statistical Physics) (Research)

    Coventry University 🇬🇧 Coventry, United Kingdom

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  17. Fellowship

    Physics (Fellowship) (PhD Studentship Opportunity)

    Imperial College London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  18. Master

    Advanced Science (Physical Science Pathway - Nuclear Physics) MRes

    University of Liverpool 🇬🇧 Liverpool, United Kingdom

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  19. Undergraduate

    Physics with Theoretical Astrophysics MSci (Undergraduate)

    University of Nottingham 🇬🇧 Nottingham, United Kingdom

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  20. Other programmes

    Reality, Being and Existence: an Introduction to Metaphysics (Online) (Short course)

    University of Oxford 🇬🇧 Oxford United Kingdom, United Kingdom

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  21. Master

    Advanced Science (Physical Science Pathway - Astrophysics) MRes(Full-time)

    University of Liverpool 🇬🇧 Liverpool, United Kingdom

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  22. Master

    Advanced Science (Physical Science Pathway - Nuclear Physics) MRes(Full-time)

    University of Liverpool 🇬🇧 Liverpool, United Kingdom

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Study Physics in the United Kingdom – facts and figures

In the United Kingdom, 78 universities and colleges offer 554 Physics programmes: 133 Bachelor, 95 Master and 54 PhD programmes. Popular study locations are London, Manchester, Nottingham and Liverpool. Institutions with the widest choice: University of London, The University of Manchester, Manchester Doctoral College and University of Liverpool.

Degrees in Physics

Bachelor

The first university degree, usually three to four years of full-time study. A Bachelor in Physics builds the foundations of the field and qualifies for professional work or a Master programme.

Master

A postgraduate degree of one to two years that deepens or specialises your knowledge of Physics, often with a research project or thesis – and the usual entry ticket to a doctorate.

PhD / Doctorate

The highest academic degree, earned through several years of independent research and a dissertation. Doctoral candidates often work as research or teaching staff at their university.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I study Physics programmes?

The directory lists 554 Physics programmes at 78 institutions in the United Kingdom. Popular cities include London, Manchester and Nottingham.

How long does it take to study Physics?

A Bachelor usually takes 3 to 4 years, a Master 1 to 2 years and a PhD 3 to 5 years of full-time study. Exact durations differ by country and institution.

Which universities offer the most Physics programmes in the United Kingdom?

Among the institutions with the most programmes are University of London, The University of Manchester, Manchester Doctoral College, University of Liverpool, University of Sussex and University of Manchester.

How do I apply?

Open the programme page to go directly to the university. Admission requirements, deadlines and tuition fees are set by each institution, so always check them there.

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