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Physics with Professional Placement (MPhys)

Overview

The Physics with Professional Placement (MPhys) is a five-year full-time degree that combines a broad understanding of theoretical and experimental physics with real-world professional experience. Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP), this program is designed to prepare students for a career in industrial or academic research and development, education, or other sectors requiring a practical, numerate, and analytical approach to problem-solving.

Why Study This Course

• Ranked 8th in the UK for physics (The Guardian University Guide 2025)
• Gain valuable, paid work experience on an industry placement
• 95% of graduates are employed, in further study, or doing other activities 15 months after the end of their course (Graduate Outcomes Survey, 2021/22)
• Student satisfaction: 1st in the Russell Group for teaching on my course, learning opportunities, assessment, and feedback, and academic support for physics (National Student Survey, 2024)

Subject Area

• Subject area: Physics and astronomy
• UCAS code: F304
• Next intake: September 2026
• Duration: 5 years
• Mode: Full time with sandwich year

Accreditations

• Institute of Physics (IOP)

Entry Requirements

A Level

• AAA-ABB, including grade B in Maths and Physics. Applicants taking Maths without Physics will also be considered, normally subject to achieving a grade A in Maths.
• Extended/International Project Qualification: Applicants with grade A in the EPQ/IPQ will typically receive an offer one grade lower than the standard offer.

International Baccalaureate

• 36-32 overall or 666-665 in 3 HL subjects, including grade 5 in HL Maths and HL Physics. Applicants taking HL Maths without HL Physics will also be considered, normally subject to achieving a grade 6 in HL Maths.

Baccalaureate Wales

• From September 2023, the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales (level 3) replaces the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (Welsh Baccalaureate) and will be accepted in lieu of one A-Level (at the grades listed above), excluding any specified subjects.

GCSE and Other Essential Requirements

• English language or Welsh language at GCSE grade C/4 or an equivalent.

Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS)

• International students using any type of visa will need to have ATAS clearance to study this course.

English Language Requirements

• GCSE: Grade C or grade 4 in GCSE English Language.
• IELTS (academic): At least 6.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each subskill.
• TOEFL iBT: At least 90 overall with a minimum of 17 for writing, 17 for listening, 18 for reading, and 20 for speaking.
• PTE Academic: At least 69 overall with a minimum of 59 in all communicative skills.
• Trinity ISE II/III: II: at least two Distinctions and two Merits. III: at least a Pass in all components.

Tuition Fees for 2026 Entry

Fees for Home Status

Year	Tuition Fee	Deposit
Year one	｣9,535	None
Year two	｣9,535	None
Year three (sandwich year)	｣1,905	None
Year four	｣9,535	None
Year five	｣9,535	None

Fees for Overseas Status

Year	Tuition Fee	Deposit
Year one	｣30,700	None
Year two	｣30,700	None
Year three (sandwich year)	｣6,140	None
Year four	｣30,700	None
Year five	｣30,700	None

Course Structure

This five-year degree includes a professional placement year in industry, commerce, government, or another relevant placement provider approved by the University. The course is structured to provide a broad understanding of physics, with core modules in the first two years, followed by a placement year, and then more specialized modules in years four and five.

Year One

• Core modules: Mathematical Methods for Physicists 1, Mechanics and Matter, Planet Earth, Experimental Physics, Electricity, Magnetism and Waves, Computational Skills for Problem Solving, Mathematical Methods for Physicists 2.
• Optional modules: Introduction to Astrophysics, Introduction to Medical Physics.

Year Two

• Core modules: The Physics of Fields and Flows, Introductory Quantum Mechanics, Scientific Programming, Intermediate Practical Physics, Thermal and Statistical Physics, Optics, Introduction to Condensed Matter Physics, Physics in Action: Real-World Problem Solving.
• Optional modules: The Stars and their Planets, Pathways to Success in the Physics Workplace, Biophysics.

Year Three: Sandwich Year

• Placement: A professional placement in industry, commerce, government, or another relevant placement provider approved by the University.

Year Four

• Core modules: Solid State Physics, Atomic and Nuclear Physics, Particle Physics and Special Relativity, Physics Project.
• Optional modules: Computational Physics, Formation and Evolution of Stars, Environmental Physics, Introduction to Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Galaxies and Galaxy Evolution, Theoretical Physics, Science Communication, Radiation Protection and Diagnostic Radiology Physics, Semiconductor Devices and Applications, Laser Physics and Non-Linear Optics, High-Energy Astrophysics, Commercialising Innovation, Cosmology, Non-Ionising Radiation in Medicine, Radiotherapy.

Year Five

• Core module: Project.
• Optional modules: Introduction to General Relativity, Electromagnetic Radiation Detection, Semiconductor Fabrication, Quantum Theory of Many-particle systems, Data Science, Gravitational-wave detectors, Low Dimensional Semiconductor Devices, Advanced General Relativity and Gravitational Waves, Physics and Reality, Observational Gravitational Wave Astronomy, Quantum Statistical Mechanics, Advanced Particle Physics, Advanced Semiconductor Device Photonics, Exoplanets and the Search for Life, Numerical Relativity and Waveform Modelling.

Learning and Assessment

Teaching methods include lectures, tutorials, laboratory work, and computer-based exercises. Assessment methods vary and include continuous assessment, end-of-semester exams, laboratory reports, and project work. The final-year project involves a significant piece of independent research, culminating in a dissertation and an oral presentation.

Careers and Placements

Graduates from this program are highly valued by employers and go on to work in a wide range of fields, including scientific research, data science, technology, finance, business, education, and more. The professional placement year provides valuable work experience, enhancing employability and often leading to job opportunities with the placement provider.

Next Steps

For more information about the course, including how to apply, visit the official university website or contact the admissions team directly.