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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. Postgraduate

    Department of Physics (Postgraduate)

    Loughborough University 🇬🇧 Loughborough, Leicestershire, United Kingdom

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  2. Master

    MSci Physics

    Nottingham Trent University 🇬🇧 Nottingham, United Kingdom

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  3. Certificate

    Secondary Science (Physics) - PGCE

    Sheffield Hallam University 🇬🇧 Sheffield, United Kingdom

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  4. Postgraduate

    Astrophysics (Postgraduate)

    University of Leeds 🇬🇧 Leeds, United Kingdom

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  6. Research

    Biological Physics (BioP) (Research)

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

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  7. Bachelor

    Computational Physics (BSc)

    University of Edinburgh 🇬🇧 Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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  8. Postgraduate

    Experimental Condensed Matter Physics (Postgraduate)

    Loughborough University 🇬🇧 Loughborough, Leicestershire, United Kingdom

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  9. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics, MPhil, PhD

    University of Cambridge 🇬🇧 Cambridge, United Kingdom

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  10. PhD / Doctorate

    PhD in Physics (PhD)

    University of Hertfordshire 🇬🇧 Hatfield, United Kingdom

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  11. Bachelor

    Theoretical Physics, BSc, 3 years

    University College London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  12. Other programmes

    Theoretical Physics, MPhys (Hons)

    Physics, Durham University 🇬🇧 Durham, United Kingdom

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  13. Postgraduate

    Astrophysics | DPhil (Postgraduate)

    University of Oxford 🇬🇧 Oxford United Kingdom, United Kingdom

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  15. Research

    MPhys in Physics (research placement)

    University of Sussex 🇬🇧 Brighton, United Kingdom

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  16. Other programmes

    FdSc Physics

    Nottingham Trent University 🇬🇧 Nottingham, United Kingdom

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  17. Diploma

    Nuclear Safety and Security, PGDip

    University of Central Lancashire 🇬🇧 Preston, United Kingdom

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  18. Research

    Physics (MRes, PhD) (Research)

    University of Warwick 🇬🇧 Coventry, United Kingdom

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  19. Postgraduate

    Astrophysics (Postgraduate)

    University of Glasgow 🇬🇧 Glasgow, United Kingdom

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  20. Bachelor

    BSc/MPhys Physics with Foundation Year | F301| 4/5 years

    University of Southampton 🇬🇧 Southampton, United Kingdom

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  21. Bachelor

    Physics, BSc (Hons)

    Physics, Durham University 🇬🇧 Durham, United Kingdom

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  22. Bachelor

    Physics with Foundation, BSc

    University of Durham 🇬🇧 Durham, 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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