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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

    Nuclear Science and Technology MSc (FT/PT)

    University of Liverpool 🇬🇧 Liverpool, United Kingdom

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  2. Other programmes

    Physics with Astrophysics (with a year in Europe), MPhys, 4 years, Single Subject

    University of York 🇬🇧 York, United Kingdom

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  3. Other programmes

    Thursday Seminars on Theoretical Geophysics (DAMTP)

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

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  4. PhD / Doctorate

    Condensed Matter Physics PhD (2014 entry)

    University of Manchester 🇬🇧 Manchester, United Kingdom

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  6. Undergraduate

    Geophysics (Undergraduate)

    Imperial College London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  7. Research

    Physics (Research)

    University of Hertfordshire 🇬🇧 Hatfield, United Kingdom

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  8. Undergraduate

    Physics with Cosmology (Undergraduate)

    Loughborough University 🇬🇧 Loughborough, Leicestershire, United Kingdom

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  9. Other programmes

    Theoretical Physics MPhys

    University of Liverpool 🇬🇧 Liverpool, United Kingdom

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  10. Master

    Theoretical Physics MSci

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

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  11. PhD / Doctorate

    Photon Physics PhD

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

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  12. Bachelor

    Geophysics (BSc)

    University of Edinburgh 🇬🇧 Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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  13. Bachelor

    MPhys (Hons) Physics with Nuclear Astrophysics (Bachelor)

    University of Surrey 🇬🇧 Surrey, United Kingdom

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  15. Bachelor

    Physics and Astrophysics BSc (Single honours)

    University of Birmingham 🇬🇧 Birmingham, United Kingdom

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  16. Undergraduate

    Theoretical Physics, University College London, First Degree (Undergraduate)

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  17. Master

    MSci in Physics with a Year in Europe

    Imperial College London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  18. Master

    MSci in Physics with Theoretical Physics

    Imperial College London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  19. PhD / Doctorate

    Nuclear Physics PhD (2014 entry)

    University of Manchester 🇬🇧 Manchester, United Kingdom

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  20. Other programmes

    Nuclear Weapons & Global Security

    Union of Concerned Scientists 🇬🇧 Cambridge, United Kingdom

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  21. Master

    MSc in Physics (EuroMasters) (Postgraduate taught degrees (2013 entry))

    University of Sussex 🇬🇧 Brighton, United Kingdom

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  22. Master

    MSci in Physics

    Imperial College London 🇬🇧 London, 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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