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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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    Physics - MPhys (F301)

    University of Sheffield 🇬🇧 Sheffield, United Kingdom

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    Physics Higher (Highers)

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

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  3. Undergraduate

    Physics with Particle Physics, Royal Holloway, First Degree (Undergraduate)

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  4. Bachelor

    Physics, BSc (Hons) (Undergraduate)

    Queen Mary University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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    MPhys (Hons) Physics with Studies in North America

    University of Salford 🇬🇧 Salford, Manchester, United Kingdom

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  7. Undergraduate

    Physics, Royal Holloway, First Degree (Undergraduate)

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  8. PhD / Doctorate

    Photon Physics PhD

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

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  9. Undergraduate

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

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  10. Undergraduate

    Physics with Particle Physics, Queen Mary, First Degree (Undergraduate)

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  11. Undergraduate

    Physics, MSci (Hons) (Undergraduate)

    Queen Mary University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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    MPhys (Hons) Physics with Acoustics

    University of Salford 🇬🇧 Salford, Manchester, United Kingdom

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  13. Undergraduate

    Physics, University College London, First Degree (Undergraduate)

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  15. Undergraduate

    Geophysics, University College London, First Degree (Undergraduate)

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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    Physics EDEXCEL GCE AS-level

    Cornwall College 🇬🇧 Redruth, United Kingdom

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    Physics with Study in North America - MPhys (F305)

    University of Sheffield 🇬🇧 Sheffield, United Kingdom

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  18. Undergraduate

    Physics, Queen Mary, First Degree (Undergraduate)

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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    Physics and Astrophysics - MPhys (F3F5)

    University of Sheffield 🇬🇧 Sheffield, United Kingdom

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    Physics EDEXCEL GCE A2-level

    Cornwall College 🇬🇧 Redruth, United Kingdom

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    Physics (4 Years) [MPhys] (2014 entry)

    University of Manchester 🇬🇧 Manchester, United Kingdom

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    Physics: from classical to quantum (Module)

    The Open University 🇬🇧 Milton Keynes, 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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