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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

    Astrophysics, MSci, 4 years

    University College London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  2. Diploma

    Physics, Graduate Diploma, 1 year full-time

    University of York 🇬🇧 York, United Kingdom

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  3. Other programmes

    Astrophysics | DPhil

    University of Oxford, Oriel College 🇬🇧 Oxford, United Kingdom

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  4. Bachelor

    Astrophysics BSc

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

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  6. Undergraduate

    Physics (Undergraduate)

    Merton College, University of Oxford 🇬🇧 Oxford, United Kingdom

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  7. Bachelor

    Astrophysics, BSc(Hons)

    University of Central Lancashire 🇬🇧 Preston, United Kingdom

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  8. Postgraduate

    Astrophysics and Cosmology (Postgraduate)

    Loughborough University 🇬🇧 Loughborough, Leicestershire, United Kingdom

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  9. Bachelor

    Astrophysics, BSc, 3 years

    University College London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  10. Research

    Nonlinear and Liquid Crystals Physics MSc by Research

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

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  11. PhD / Doctorate

    Nonlinear Physics PhD (2014 entry)

    University of Manchester 🇬🇧 Manchester, United Kingdom

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  12. Postgraduate

    Radiation Physics (Postgraduate continuing professional development course)

    University of Birmingham 🇬🇧 Birmingham, United Kingdom

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  13. Master

    Geophysics, MSci, 4 years

    University College London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  15. Bachelor

    Astrophysics (BSc)

    University of Hertfordshire 🇬🇧 Hatfield, United Kingdom

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  16. PhD / Doctorate

    Condensed Matter and Materials Physics and Biological Physics (PhD)

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

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  17. Master

    Physics (MSci)

    Department of Physics, Imperial College London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  18. PhD / Doctorate

    Randall Division of Cell & Molecular Biophysics (PhD)

    Kings College London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  19. Other programmes

    MPhys: Physics with Year Abroad | F312

    University of Bath 🇬🇧 Bath, United Kingdom

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  20. Postgraduate

    Surface Physics (Postgraduate)

    Loughborough University 🇬🇧 Loughborough, Leicestershire, United Kingdom

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  21. Other programmes

    Astrophysics (Dual Honours)

    Keele University 🇬🇧 Keele, Staffordshire, United Kingdom

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  22. Other programmes

    Physics and Astrophysics with Study Abroad - MPhys (FF3M)

    University of Sheffield 🇬🇧 Sheffield, 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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