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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. PhD / Doctorate

    Theoretical Physics PhD

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

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  2. Master

    MSci, Physics (F303)

    University of Bristol 🇬🇧 Bristol, United Kingdom

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  3. PhD / Doctorate

    Astrophysics, Royal Holloway, PhD

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  4. Undergraduate

    Physics with Study Abroad, Queen Mary, First Degree (Undergraduate)

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  6. Postgraduate

    Atomic and Laser Physics | DPhil (Postgraduate)

    University of Oxford 🇬🇧 Oxford United Kingdom, United Kingdom

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  7. Foundation programme

    Nuclear Decommissioning Foundation Degree University of Central Lancashire

    Bridgwater College 🇬🇧 Bridgwater, United Kingdom

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  8. Master

    MSc in Petroleum Geophysics

    Imperial College London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  9. Other programmes

    Physics

    Abbey College Birmingham 🇬🇧 Birmingham, United Kingdom

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  10. Bachelor

    F343 Computational Physics, 4 years BSc (Hons)

    Heriot Watt University 🇬🇧 Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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  11. Postgraduate

    Theoretical Physics | DPhil (Postgraduate)

    University of Oxford 🇬🇧 Oxford United Kingdom, United Kingdom

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  12. Research

    Research Degrees: Astrophysics (MSc by Research, MPhil, PhD)

    University of Hertfordshire 🇬🇧 Hatfield, United Kingdom

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  13. Postgraduate

    Astrophysics, MASt (Postgraduate)

    University of Cambridge 🇬🇧 Cambridge, United Kingdom

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  15. Bachelor

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

    University of Southampton 🇬🇧 Southampton, United Kingdom

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  16. Foundation programme

    Physics (Undergraduate) (Foundation)

    University of Hertfordshire 🇬🇧 Hatfield, United Kingdom

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  17. Undergraduate

    Astrophysics (Undergraduate)

    University of Oxford 🇬🇧 Oxford United Kingdom, United Kingdom

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  18. Bachelor

    BSc (Hons) Physics

    Nottingham Trent University 🇬🇧 Nottingham, United Kingdom

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  19. Bachelor

    Physics (BSc)

    University of Edinburgh 🇬🇧 Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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  20. Master

    MSc in Shock Physics

    Imperial College London, Departments of Chemistry and Physics 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  21. Bachelor

    F344 Mathematical Physics, 4 years BSc (Hons)

    Heriot Watt University 🇬🇧 Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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  22. Other programmes

    Physics (A-Level)

    Abbey College Cambridge 🇬🇧 Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, 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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