Study Physics in the United Kingdom: 554 Programmes at 78 Universities

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Master
Cell & Molecular Biophysics, Randall Division of, King's College London, MPhil

University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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PhD / Doctorate
Nonlinear and Liquid Crystals Physics PhD

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

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PhD / Doctorate
Particle Physics PhD

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

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

University of Manchester 🇬🇧 Manchester, United Kingdom

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PhD / Doctorate
Nuclear Fission DTC PhD

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

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PhD / Doctorate
Physics PhD

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

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Bachelor
Physics with a Foundation Year - BSc (Hons)

University of Kent 🇬🇧 Kent, Canterbury, United Kingdom

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

University of Manchester 🇬🇧 Manchester, United Kingdom

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Physics WJEC GCE A2-level

Cornwall College 🇬🇧 Redruth, United Kingdom

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Physics WJEC GCE AS-level

Cornwall College 🇬🇧 Redruth, United Kingdom

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Associate
National 5 Physics SQA Level 5 (Highers)

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

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Physics with Study in Europe (4 Years) [MPhys] (2014 entry)

University of Manchester 🇬🇧 Manchester, United Kingdom

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PhD / Doctorate
Nuclear Physics PhD

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

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Physics Higher (Highers)

University of the Highlands and Islands, Inverness College 🇬🇧 Inverness, 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.