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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. Undergraduate

    Physics MSci (Undergraduate)

    University of Nottingham 🇬🇧 Nottingham, United Kingdom

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  2. PhD / Doctorate

    Theoretical Physics PhD

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

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  3. Other programmes

    Geophysics (North America) MESci (Hons)

    University of Liverpool 🇬🇧 Liverpool, United Kingdom

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  4. Other programmes

    MPhys in Astrophysics

    University of Sussex 🇬🇧 Brighton, United Kingdom

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  6. Bachelor

    Physics with Particle Physics, BSc (Hons) (Undergraduate)

    Queen Mary University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  7. Master

    Radiation Physics, University College London, MPhil

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  8. Bachelor

    BSc Physics with, Astrophysics (F3F5)

    University of Bristol 🇬🇧 Bristol, United Kingdom

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  9. Undergraduate

    Mathematical Physics MSci (Undergraduate)

    University of Nottingham 🇬🇧 Nottingham, United Kingdom

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  10. Master

    Physics, Queen Mary, MPhil

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  11. Master

    Physics, University College London, Master's Degree

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  12. Master

    Physics, King's College London, Master's Degree

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  13. Other programmes

    MPhys (Hons) Physics

    University of Salford 🇬🇧 Salford, Manchester, United Kingdom

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  15. Master

    Nano-Technology and Low Temperature Physics, Royal Holloway, Master's Degree

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  16. Undergraduate

    Physics with Theoretical Physics MSci, King's College London, First Degree (Undergraduate)

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  17. Other programmes

    Physics - Part Time Day National 5

    University of the Highlands and Islands, Perth College 🇬🇧 Perth, United Kingdom

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  18. Master

    Physics, Royal Holloway, MPhil

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  19. Undergraduate

    Physics with Particle Physics, MSci (Hons) (Undergraduate)

    Queen Mary University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  20. PhD / Doctorate

    Biological Physics PhD

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

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  21. Other programmes

    MPhys in Astrophysics MPhys

    Liverpool John Moores University 🇬🇧 Liverpool, United Kingdom

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  22. Postgraduate

    Physics (Postgraduate)

    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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