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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. Master

    Advanced Science (Physical Science Pathway - Particle Physics) MRes(Full-time)

    University of Liverpool 🇬🇧 Liverpool, United Kingdom

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  2. Research

    MSc by Research in Physics

    Nottingham Trent University 🇬🇧 Nottingham, United Kingdom

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  3. PhD / Doctorate

    Astrophysics, MPhil/PhD

    University of Exeter 🇬🇧 Devon, United Kingdom

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  4. Bachelor

    Physics (Bachelor)

    Keele University 🇬🇧 Keele, Staffordshire, United Kingdom

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  6. Master

    Nuclear Safety, Security and Safeguards , MSc

    University of Central Lancashire 🇬🇧 Preston, United Kingdom

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  7. Bachelor

    Astrophysics (Bachelor)

    University of Cambridge 🇬🇧 Cambridge, United Kingdom

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  8. Minor

    Physics (Major-Minor degree)

    Keele University 🇬🇧 Keele, Staffordshire, United Kingdom

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  9. Other programmes

    DAMTP Astrophysics Seminar

    Department of Applied Mathematics and Physics Theoretical, University of Cambridge (DAMTP) 🇬🇧 Cambridge, United Kingdom

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  10. Certificate

    Nuclear Security, PGCert

    University of Central Lancashire 🇬🇧 Preston, United Kingdom

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  11. Master

    MSci Geophysics (with study abroad) | F661 | 4 years

    University of Southampton 🇬🇧 Southampton, United Kingdom

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  12. Bachelor

    BSc Physics with Nanotechnology

    University of Leicester 🇬🇧 Leicester, United Kingdom

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  13. Research

    Physics (Postgraduate Research Opportunity)

    Loughborough University 🇬🇧 Loughborough, Leicestershire, United Kingdom

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  15. Research

    Biophysics and Surface Analysis PhD/MRes (Postgraduate research opportunity)

    University of Nottingham 🇬🇧 Nottingham, United Kingdom

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  16. Master

    Physics and Technology of Nuclear Reactors MastersMSc (Postgraduate continuing professional development course)

    University of Birmingham 🇬🇧 Birmingham, United Kingdom

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  17. Undergraduate

    Physics (with a year abroad), MPhys (Undergraduate)

    Swansea University 🇬🇧 Swansea, United Kingdom

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  18. Postgraduate

    Advanced High Energy Physics - Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip)

    Department of Physics and Astronomy, University College London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  19. Other programmes

    Nuclear Decommissioning, FdSc

    University of Central Lancashire 🇬🇧 Preston, United Kingdom

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  20. Bachelor

    Physics with a year abroad (Bachelor)

    Kings College London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  21. Foundation programme

    Physics

    Reach Cambridge 🇬🇧 Cambridge, Cambridge, CB1 1AH, United Kingdom

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  22. Master

    Astrophysics MSc (Taught Degree)

    University 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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