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UCAS CODE: F303

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  • Qualification

    Master of Physics - MPhys

  • Location

    Main Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    14-SEP-26

  • Duration

    5 Years

Course summary

Physics is the study of the fundamental processes of our Universe, and its laws underpin the other natural sciences.Our flexible MPhys Physics programme reflects this central role. The programme covers all aspects of physics, from the very basics to the current frontiers of knowledge.The early years of the programme are broad-based, providing a robust foundation for advanced physics and mathematics courses.In later years, you can specialise by taking courses from different fields based on your interests and career ambitions.Whatever field of physics interests you the most, you will find experts in: particle physics nuclear physics condensed matter fluids optics cosmology astronomyCompared to the BSc, our MPhys Physics programme provides a broader and deeper exposure to the concepts, methods and phenomena of physics. You will also gain experience of research work through an extended project. This provides a foundation for further research studies in physics.


Programme benefits

The School of Physics and Astronomy has close links with the Royal Observatory, Edinburgh, one of the UK's major centres of astronomical research. The Institute for Astronomy (IfA), one of the School's research institutes, is based at the Royal Observatory Edinburgh. You will be taught by academic staff with links to major research facilities across the world, including CERN, TRIUMF, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory and a number of principal astronomy facilities. This programme is accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) and fully meets the educational requirements for Chartered Physicist. Take your knowledge further by completing a major research project in Year 5.

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Tuition fees

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£ 36,800per year

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University information

The University of Edinburgh

  • University League Table

    19th

  • Campus address

    Main Campus, Old College, South Bridge, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH8 9YL, United Kingdom

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    16th out of 46 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 229
    194 85%

    8th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    80.0 80%

    27th

    3
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.93 73%

    44th

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