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  • Qualification

    Master of Physics - MPhys

  • Location

    Stag Hill

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP-24

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary


Why choose this course

Home to superb research facilities and partnered with the National Physical Laboratory, Surrey offers distinctive physics courses that are among the best in the UK and reflect the diversity and exciting nature of the subject.Our BSc and MPhys offer you a flexible choice of modules across many different topics, covering both theoretical and applied areas of physics. Our teaching builds on the broad range of expertise among our acclaimed academics.Two unique aspects of both courses are:-Our award-winning Professional Training placements:--Within the BSc, the option to take a paid Professional Training placement in industry gives you invaluable hands-on experience to enhance your employability--On our MPhys, you’ll take a year-long, masters-level integrated research placement. This can be in one of our world-leading research groups or at one of our international partner institutions-Our focus on undergraduate research and innovation:--All undergraduates have the opportunity to apply for paid 8-10 week summer research placements in our research groups and those of our South East Physics Network partners--We offer in-house ‘research and innovation’ and ‘enterprise’ grants that students can apply for to fund a research placement, attend a conference or develop a new business idea.


What you will study

On our BSc and MPhys, you’ll study core topics, such as particle, nuclear and atomic physics, and optional modules. During your first year, you can switch between most of our specialist physics courses.The option to take an integrated research year or Professional Training placement also gives you invaluable hands-on experience to enhance your employability.Formal lectures are complemented with work in our specialist radiation laboratories, which have recently been refurbished and enlarged at a cost of a £2.7m. As an undergraduate student, you’ll use these labs to undertake experiments related to the Nuclear and Particle Physics module.You can apply to study for either a BSc or an MPhys. An MPhys is a direct route to a masters qualification and includes an integrated research year. This allows you to develop your skills in an academic or industrial arena, before returning for your final masters-level modules.Depending on your progress, you may have the option to switch to a BSc or MPhys during your studies.

Application deadline

31 January

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 25,900per year

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

Entry requirements

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A level : AAB

Overall: AABWe do not include General Studies or Critical Thinking in our offers.Required Subjects: Mathematics and Physics.Applicants taking the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass.

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University of Surrey

  • University League Table

    13th

  • Campus address

    University of Surrey, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 7XH, England

Surrey hosts over 140 nationalities. Its renowned international student support team advises on everything, including visas and choosing the right course.
At Surrey, expect a personalised Welcome timetable, including international orientation sessions, campus tours and talks with world-class academics.
Surrey Research Park's 203 companies are responsible for 10% of the local economy.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    22nd out of 48 4

  • Entry standards

    / Max 231
    150 66%

    31st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    92.0 92%

    5th

    23
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.87 77%

    29th

    20

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