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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. Master

    Physics with a Year in Europe (MSci)

    Imperial College London, Departments of Chemistry and Physics 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  2. Master

    Physics with Theoretical Physics (MSci)

    Department of Physics, Imperial College London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  3. Bachelor

    Physics with Cosmology (BSc)

    Loughborough University 🇬🇧 Loughborough, Leicestershire, United Kingdom

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  4. Bachelor

    Theoretical Physics (with a year in Europe), BSc, 4 years, Single Subject

    University of York 🇬🇧 York, United Kingdom

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  6. Other programmes

    Mathematical Physics Seminar

    Department of Applied Mathematics and Physics Theoretical, University of Cambridge (DAMTP) 🇬🇧 Cambridge, United Kingdom

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  7. Master

    MSci Physics with, Astrophysics (F3FM)

    University of Bristol 🇬🇧 Bristol, United Kingdom

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  8. Master

    MSci Physics with, Study in Continental Europe (F304)

    University of Bristol 🇬🇧 Bristol, United Kingdom

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  9. Bachelor

    Physics (MPhys, BSc)

    Loughborough University 🇬🇧 Loughborough, Leicestershire, United Kingdom

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  10. Undergraduate

    F302 Physics, 4/5 years MPhys (Undergraduate)

    Heriot Watt University 🇬🇧 Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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  11. Research

    Physics Research, MPhil/PhD, option of joint PhD with HKU, Part Time, Full Time

    Kings College London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  12. Postgraduate

    Physics (Postgraduate) (Knowledge Enhancement Course)

    Bath Spa University 🇬🇧 Bath, United Kingdom

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  13. Master

    MSc in Shock Physics

    Department of Physics, Imperial College London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  15. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics (Doctorate)

    University of Warwick 🇬🇧 Coventry, United Kingdom

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  16. Master

    Climate Physics, University College London, MPhil

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  17. Bachelor

    Physics - BSc (F300)

    University of Sheffield 🇬🇧 Sheffield, United Kingdom

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  18. Other programmes

    Physics AS/A2 Level

    Abingdon and Witney College 🇬🇧 Abingdon, United Kingdom

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  19. Master

    Physics with a Year in Europe (MSci)

    Department of Physics, Imperial College London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  20. Research

    Theoretical Physics MSc by Research

    The University of Manchester, Manchester Doctoral College 🇬🇧 Manchester, United Kingdom

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  21. Bachelor

    Geophysics, BSc, 3 years

    University College London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  22. PhD / Doctorate

    Particle Physics PhD (2014 entry)

    University of Manchester 🇬🇧 Manchester, 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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