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MSc Physics (by research)

University of York

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    University of York - Heslington Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    21-SEP-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

At York, our renowned research groups play a leading role on both the national and international stages, collaborating with industries and major higher education institutions. If your passion lies in research, our Masters by research degree provides the opportunity for academic independence, allowing you to focus on your research project, alongside a small number of taught modules. The focus of your work will be an independent research project. You'll be supported with a small number of taught modules to develop your knowledge and practical skills.You'll have 12 months to experiment and collect data, and a further three months (if needed) to write your thesis.You'll be part of one of our leading research groups, which brings together expertise in fields such as Condensed Matter Physics, Nuclear Physics, Plasma and fusion science and technologies, Physics of Life - Biological Physics and Biophysics, and Quantum Communication.

Application deadline

04/09/2026

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 30,950per 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 York

University of York

University of York

  • University League Table

    20th

  • Campus address

    University of York - Heslington Campus, Heslington, York, York, YO10 5DD, United Kingdom

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One of only four UK universities (beside Oxford, Cambridge and Imperial) with TEF Gold for teaching and Top 10 for Research quality (Complete University Guide).
The University of York is in the top ten of the Complete University Guide league tables in an impressive 12 subject areas (Complete University Guide 2027).
Home to over 20,000 students from over 140 countries, creating an inclusive community and lifelong global network through their York for Life alumni platform.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Physics & Astronomy

    21st out of 46 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 229
    143 62%

    25th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    82.0 82%

    23rd

    4

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.08 77%

    35th

    5

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