Physics with Foundation Year

Develop the skills to be a professional physicist or prepare for PhD studies on this MPhys Physics degree. Explore matter, time and space, and gain key skills. This master's degree offers maximum flexibility, allowing you to tailor it to your passion for physics.

It’s ideal if you plan to become a professional physicist or take a PhD. It also develops skills in computing, analysis and project management, making it an excellent platform for a host of careers. On this MPhys Physics degree, your studies and practical work will be improved by expertise in areas such as photonics, astronomy, particle physics and quantum mechanics.

If you’re a high-performing student, you may also be invited to join one of our flagship programmes . These are 4-year, MPhys Masters courses: If you’d like to mix socially with Physics and Astronomy students, you can join the Physics Society (Physoc) and the Astronomy Society (Astrosoc). The Physics department also hosts the award-winning Physics Women’s Network , open to all genders.