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MPhys Theoretical Physics

University of Exeter

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    Master of Physics (with Honours) – MPhys (Hons)

  • Location

    Streatham Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    22-SEP-25

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

Overview

  • Accredited by the Institute of Physics, gain a solid foundation in modern physics, covering essential topics such as classical physics, quantum mechanics, thermodynamics, relativity and solid-state physics
  • Our MPhys degree gives you the opportunity to work on a real-world collaborative, open-ended theoretical physics research project. Gain first-hand experience of how modern research works and develop your skills as a professional researcher
  • You’ll focus on modern theoretical physics methods and applications, equipping you with the knowledge and skills for addressing contemporary challenges in the field
  • Benefit from access to advanced research facilities including clean rooms, a helium liquefier, a water tank, amplified ultra-fast laser systems, and a suite of instruments for imaging biological materials
  • From day one, you will develop skills that are highly valued by employers such as data analysis, critical thinking, problem-solving, scientific programming and science communication.
  • Course content
  • Our programme, fully accredited by the Institute of Physics, is carefully designed around a skills development roadmap that starts on day one, and continues across your whole degree.
  • Your first year introduces you to the physics of everyday life and experimental physics as well as supporting you to advance your mathematical and computational data analysis skills. Alongside your physics studies, we start preparing you for your future career as a physicist by developing your professional skills.
  • As you continue through year 2 you will continue to develop your understanding of classical physics, quantum mechanics, thermodynamics, relativity, solid-state physics, and many other aspects of modern Physics.
  • Since Physics is an inherently collaborative discipline, in stages 3 and 4 of the course you can specialise on a topic related to one of the department’s theoretical physics research areas. You will work on a real-world collaborative, open-ended theoretical physics research project. Gain first-hand experience of how modern research works and develop your skills as a professional researcher.

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: they acknowledge the benefits of excellent problem solving skills, an educated scientific intuition, and the confidence to be able to grasp new concepts quickly.

Our degree programmes include:

  • 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.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 30,900per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Exeter

University of Exeter

  • University League Table

    11th

  • Campus address

    Streatham Campus, Northcote House, Exeter, Devon, EX4 4QJ, United Kingdom

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Exeter is a historic cathedral city with UNESCO City of Literature status, and Cornwall has a unique ecology with a rich history of scientific innovation.
Students will find engaged, inclusive, and safe communities, with plenty of opportunities to make lifelong friends from all over the world.
Regular visits to international schools and education exhibitions, plus airport pick-up and international buddy schemes to help students arrive and settle in.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Physics & Astronomy

    13th out of 48 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 224
    169 76%

    20th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    90.0 90%

    8th

    6

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.14 79%

    30th

    15

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