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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. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics, Queen Mary, PhD

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  2. Undergraduate

    Physics (Undergraduate)

    Imperial College London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  3. Undergraduate

    Theoretical Physics, Queen Mary, First Degree (Undergraduate)

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  4. Bachelor

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

    University of York 🇬🇧 York, United Kingdom

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  6. Bachelor

    Physics with Theoretical Astrophysics BSc (Undergraduate)

    University of Nottingham 🇬🇧 Nottingham, United Kingdom

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  7. Other programmes

    Physics

    Open University Worldwide 🇬🇧 Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

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  8. Undergraduate

    Physics (Undergraduate)

    University of Oxford 🇬🇧 Oxford United Kingdom, United Kingdom

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  9. Bachelor

    Physics and Astrophysics (International Study) BSc (Single honours)

    University of Birmingham 🇬🇧 Birmingham, United Kingdom

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  10. Other programmes

    Biophysics

    Kings College London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  11. Bachelor

    Physics BSc (Single honours)

    University of Birmingham 🇬🇧 Birmingham, United Kingdom

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  12. Bachelor

    Physics with Astrophysics (3 Years) [BSc] (2014 entry)

    University of Manchester 🇬🇧 Manchester, United Kingdom

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  13. Postgraduate

    Plasma Physics (Postgraduate) (Taught Programme)

    Queen`s University of Belfast 🇬🇧 Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

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  15. Master

    Astrophysics, University College London, MPhil

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  16. Postgraduate

    Physics with Nanotechnology (Postgraduate)

    University of Hull, Scarborough Campus 🇬🇧 Scarborough, United Kingdom

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  17. Bachelor

    Physics with Nuclear Science BSc (Hons)

    University of Liverpool 🇬🇧 Liverpool, United Kingdom

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  18. Bachelor

    BSc Physics with Astrophysics

    University of Leicester 🇬🇧 Leicester, United Kingdom

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  19. Postgraduate

    Particle Physics | DPhil (Postgraduate)

    University of Oxford 🇬🇧 Oxford United Kingdom, United Kingdom

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  20. Bachelor

    Physics / North America : BSc Hons

    Lancaster University 🇬🇧 Lancaster, United Kingdom

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  21. Master

    Physics and Technology of Nuclear Reactors MastersMSc (Postgraduate taught degrees)

    University of Birmingham 🇬🇧 Birmingham, United Kingdom

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  22. Master

    Physics by Research, Royal Holloway, Master's Degree

    University of 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.

The listings come from the University Directory, which collects programmes from universities and colleges worldwide. Always check details, deadlines and fees directly with the institution.

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