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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

    MSci in Geophysics with a Year Abroad

    Imperial College London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  2. Postgraduate

    Physics, MASt (Postgraduate)

    University of Cambridge 🇬🇧 Cambridge, United Kingdom

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  3. Other programmes

    Atomic and Laser Physics | DPhil

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

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  4. Research

    Mathematical Physics PhD (Postgraduate research opportunity)

    University of Nottingham 🇬🇧 Nottingham, United Kingdom

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  6. Other programmes

    Nuclear Related Technology (Science & Process); Nuclear Related Technology (Instrumentation & Control); Nuclear Related Technology (Commissioning & Maintenance), FdSc

    University of Central Lancashire 🇬🇧 Preston, United Kingdom

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  7. Other programmes

    AS/A2 Level Physics

    Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College (HWLC) 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  8. Research

    Nonlinear Physics MSc by Research (2014 entry)

    University of Manchester 🇬🇧 Manchester, United Kingdom

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  9. Associate

    National 5 Physics SQA Level 5 (Vocational)

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

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  10. Bachelor

    Physics with a year abroad, BSc

    Swansea University 🇬🇧 Swansea, United Kingdom

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  11. PhD / Doctorate

    Biological Physics PhD (2014 entry)

    University of Manchester 🇬🇧 Manchester, United Kingdom

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  12. Other programmes

    Physics (Online Program) (AS-level)

    Pembrokeshire College 🇬🇧 Pembrokeshire, United Kingdom

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  13. Bachelor

    Physics with a Foundation Year - BSc (Hons)

    University of Kent 🇬🇧 Kent, Canterbury, United Kingdom

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  15. Other programmes

    AS / A2 Physics

    Hackney Community College 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

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  16. PhD / Doctorate

    Biological Physics PhD

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

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  17. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics, PhD

    University of Durham 🇬🇧 Durham, United Kingdom

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  18. Bachelor

    F300 Physics, 4 years BSc (Hons)

    Heriot Watt University 🇬🇧 Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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  19. Bachelor

    BSc (Hons): Physics with Year Abroad | F307

    University of Bath 🇬🇧 Bath, United Kingdom

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  20. Research

    Astrophysics (Astro) (Research)

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

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  21. Undergraduate

    Geophysics with a Year Abroad (Undergraduate)

    Imperial College London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  22. Master

    Theoretical Physics, MSci, 4 years

    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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