Program Overview

MPhys Physics with Quantum Technology - 2026 entry

Overview

Gain a solid foundation in modern physics and an understanding of modern practical and technological applications of quantum physics. Our MPhys degree allows you to work on a real-world collaborative, open-ended research project in quantum technology. Gain first-hand experience of how modern research works and develop your skills as a professional researcher.

Entry Requirements

• Typical offer: A-Level: AAA-ABB, IB: 36/666 – 32/655, BTEC: DDD-DDM
• Contextual offers: A-Level: ABB-ABC, IB: 32/655-28/554, BTEC: DDM-DMM
• Required subjects: A in Mathematics and B in Physics, or B in Mathematics and A in Physics
• GCSE: Grade 4/C in GCSE English language
• Access to HE: 30 L3 credits at Distinction Grade and 15 L3 credits at Merit Grade - 24 L3 credits at Distinction Grade and 21 L3 credits at Merit Grade
• T-Level: T-Levels not accepted

Course Content

Our programme is carefully designed around a skills development roadmap that starts on day one, and continues across your whole degree.

• Year 1:
  • Compulsory modules:
    • PHY1032: Physics of Everyday Life
    • PHY1033: Mathematics Skills
    • PHY1034: Computational Data Analysis
    • PHY1035: Experimental Physics
    • PHY1036: Employability and Professional Skills Development
• Year 2:
  • Compulsory modules:
    • PHY2032: Analytical and Chaotic Dynamics
    • PHY2039: From Fields to Quanta
    • PHY2040: Mathematics for Physicists
    • PHY2041: Experimental Physics II
    • PHY2042: Employability and Professional Skills Development II
  • Optional modules:
    • PHY2027: Scientific Programming in C
• Year 3:
  • Compulsory modules:
    • PHY3052: Nuclear and High Energy Physics
    • PHY3062: Methods of Theoretical Physics
    • PHY3064: Nanostructures and Graphene Science
    • PHY3072: Physics Project
    • PHY3073: States of Matter
    • PHY3074: Employability and Professional Skills Development III
    • PHY3075: Introduction to Quantum Technology
  • Optional modules:
    • PHY3051: Electromagnetism II
    • PHY3061: The Biophysics of Cells and Tissues
    • PHY3066: Galaxies and High Energy Astrophysics
    • PHY3068: Principles of Theoretical Physics
    • PHY3070: Stars from Birth to Death
    • PHY3071: Soft Matter
    • PHY3220: Fluid Dynamics in Physics and Astronomy
    • PHY3222: Energy, Materials and Sustainability
• Final year:
  • Compulsory modules:
    • PHYM003: Condensed Matter II
    • PHYM009: Project and Dissertation
    • PHYM013: Quantum Many-Body Theory
    • PHYM015: Quantum Optics and Photonics
    • PHYM020: Employability and Professional Skills Development IV
  • Optional modules:
    • PHYM004: Computational Physics and Modelling
    • PHYM006: Relativity and Cosmology
    • PHYM008: Physical Methods in Biology and Medicine
    • PHYM012: Solar and Extra-Solar Planets and Their Atmospheres
    • PHYM002: Quantum Mechanics II

Course Variants

• MPhys Physics with Quantum Technology, with Study Abroad:
  • Spend a year studying abroad as part of your degree
  • Destinations may vary
  • The University of British Columbia
    • IIT Delhi
    • Tsinghua University
    • Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK)
    • Paris Saclay
    • University of Geneva
    • University of Queensland
    • Duke University
• MPhys Physics with Quantum Technology, with Professional Placement:
  • Experience of working in your chosen field is a real advantage when entering the graduate job market
  • A full year’s work placement, undertaken as part of your course, taken in your third year

Fees

• Tuition fees for 2025 entry:
  • UK students: £9,535 per year
  • International students: £30,900 per year
• Scholarships:
  • The University of Exeter has many different scholarships available to support your education
  • £5 million in scholarships for international students applying to study with us in the 2025/26 academic year

Learning and Teaching

• Learning and teaching at Exeter:
  • Undertaken in a variety of ways, ranging from classic style lecturing, weekly problem-solving classes, computing practical sessions, and laboratory sessions
• Skills development:
  • A continuous Skills Development programme that will lead to the creation of a professional portfolio
  • Extensive problem-solving skills training
  • Development of group working skills
  • Training in scientific communication
  • Scientific data analysis training

Your Future

• Employability skills:
  • Are an integral part of the physics curriculum
  • The flexibility and adaptability of a well-trained physicist is appreciated by employers
• Career paths:
  • Academic Researcher
  • Actuary
  • Astronomer
  • Chartered and Certified Accountant
  • Cyber Security Professional
  • Engineer
  • Financial Accounts Manager
  • IT Business Analyst and Systems Architect
  • Programmer
  • Software Developer
  • Teacher

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