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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. Research

    Physics (MSc/PhD) (Research Degree)

    University of Warwick 🇬🇧 Coventry, United Kingdom

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  2. Bachelor

    Theoretical Physics : BSc Hons

    Lancaster University 🇬🇧 Lancaster, United Kingdom

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  3. Bachelor

    Theoretical Physics, BSc

    Swansea University 🇬🇧 Swansea, United Kingdom

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  4. Postgraduate

    Physics (Postgraduate)

    Imperial College London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  6. Research

    Nuclear Physics MSc by Research

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

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  7. Bachelor

    BSc Physics | F300 | 3 years

    University of Southampton 🇬🇧 Southampton, United Kingdom

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  8. Research

    Particle Physics MSc by Research

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

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  9. Bachelor

    Physics (BSc)

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

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  10. Master

    MSci, Physics with Industrial Experience (F305)

    University of Bristol 🇬🇧 Bristol, United Kingdom

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  11. Research

    MPhys in Physics (research placement) (Course 2013)

    University of Sussex 🇬🇧 Brighton, United Kingdom

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  12. Foundation programme

    Physics (University full-time degree programme including a Foundation Year)

    University of Hull 🇬🇧 Hull, United Kingdom

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  13. Undergraduate

    F351 Computational Physics, 4/5 years MPhys (Undergraduate)

    Heriot Watt University 🇬🇧 Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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  15. Research

    Physics (Research)

    University of Durham 🇬🇧 Durham, United Kingdom

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  16. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics (MSc, MPhil, PhD)

    University of Aberdeen 🇬🇧 Aberdeen, United Kingdom

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  17. Master

    Physics with Theoretical Physics (MSci)

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

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  18. Undergraduate

    Physics with a year Abroad, King's College London, First Degree (Undergraduate)

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  19. Certificate

    Secondary Science (Physics) (Age Phase 11-16) with QTS* - PGCE, 1 yea rFull TimeUp to 3 yearsFlexible

    Edge Hill University 🇬🇧 Lancashire, United Kingdom

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  20. Master

    MSci, Physics with Astrophysics (F3FM)

    University of Bristol 🇬🇧 Bristol, United Kingdom

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  21. Postgraduate

    Physics (Department of) (Postgraduate)

    Loughborough University 🇬🇧 Loughborough, Leicestershire, United Kingdom

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  22. Bachelor

    Physics (Bachelor)

    Kings 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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