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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. Postgraduate

    Physics: Advanced Materials (Postgraduate)

    University of Glasgow 🇬🇧 Glasgow, United Kingdom

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  2. Master

    MSc Exploration Geophysics

    University of Leeds 🇬🇧 Leeds, United Kingdom

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  3. Undergraduate

    Physics with Astrophysics MPhys (Hons) (Undergraduate)

    Northumbria University 🇬🇧 Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

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  4. Master

    Molecular Biophysics, MRes, Full Time

    Kings College London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  6. Other programmes

    MPhys in Astrophysics (Course 2013)

    University of Sussex 🇬🇧 Brighton, United Kingdom

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  7. Bachelor

    Physics BSc (Hons) (Undergraduate)

    Northumbria University 🇬🇧 Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

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  8. Master

    Biophysics, University College London, MPhil

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  9. Postgraduate

    Molecular and Nanoscale Physics (Postgraduate)

    University of Leeds 🇬🇧 Leeds, United Kingdom

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  10. Other programmes

    MPhys Physics with Industrial Placement | F303 | 4 years

    University of Southampton 🇬🇧 Southampton, United Kingdom

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  11. Other programmes

    Physics EDEXCEL GCE A-level (Fast Track)

    Cornwall College 🇬🇧 Redruth, United Kingdom

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  12. Other programmes

    MPhys in Physics (Course 2013)

    University of Sussex 🇬🇧 Brighton, United Kingdom

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  13. Other programmes

    Physics

    University of Durham 🇬🇧 Durham, United Kingdom

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  15. Undergraduate

    Physics (Undergraduate)

    University of Aberdeen 🇬🇧 Aberdeen, United Kingdom

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  16. Bachelor

    BSc (Hons) Applied Physics Full Time Sandwich All Saints Campus, Manchester

    Manchester Metropolitan University 🇬🇧 Manchester, United Kingdom

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  17. Master

    Geophysics, Royal Holloway, MPhil

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  18. Master

    Physics MSci (Single honours)

    University of Birmingham 🇬🇧 Birmingham, United Kingdom

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  19. Undergraduate

    Theoretical Physics, MSci (Hons) (Undergraduate)

    Queen Mary University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  20. Master

    Metaphysics, Birkbeck, MPhil

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  21. Other programmes

    MPhys Physics with Nanotechnology | F390 | 4 years

    University of Southampton 🇬🇧 Southampton, United Kingdom

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  22. Undergraduate

    Physics with European Language MSci (Undergraduate)

    University of Nottingham 🇬🇧 Nottingham, 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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