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University degree

Physics

University of Nottingham, the · Nottingham
Qualification
Degree
Length
4 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
Full-time
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About this course

Our MSci integrated master's programme offers you the chance to study areas of the subject in greater depth, pushing the boundaries of what is known. You’ll further sharpen the skills that employers highly value enabling you to transition to the professional workplace and excel in your chosen career. In this fourth year you'll dedicate half the time to working on a cutting-edge research project with one of our world-class research groups.

You’ll gain hands-on experience that’s both challenging and rewarding. Whether you're aiming for a career in academia, research institutions, or high-tech industries, the integrated master's course provides a strong foundation for your future. Studying physics at Nottingham means diving into the excitement of learning about the way the physical universe works; from the smallest scales of elementary particles and quantum gravity to dark energy and the large-scale structure of the universe itself with all that lies in between.

You’ll learn from award-winning academics who are recognised by the Institute of Physics. Many of our academics also feature on the Sixty Symbols YouTube channel .

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
128-143 pts5%
144-159 pts20%
160-175 pts20%
176-191 pts25%
192-207 pts5%
208-223 pts15%
224-239 pts5%
240+ pts5%
How they qualified
95% got in with alevel. The rest came in a mix of ways:
alevel95%
baccalaureate5%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
95%
In work or further study after
90%
In professional / skilled jobs
100%
Continue past first year
100%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£30,000
After 15 months
£31,000
3 years on
£38,500
5 years on
What students say National Student Survey
100%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching90%
Assessment & feedback83%
Academic support81%
Well organised89%
Learning resources78%
Student community90%
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Where this degree can lead
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When you're ready, the full entry requirements and application are on University of Nottingham, the's own site.
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