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Master of Physics MSci

Birmingham, United Kingdom
4 years
English
On campus
Master

About the program

Master of Science in Physics (MSci) is a four-year full-time integrated master's degree at the University's Edgbaston campus.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (2): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Demonstrate subject knowledge in Physics MSci. Use appropriate research and analytical methods
Evaluate evidence and communicate reasoned conclusions.

Career outcomes

Director
Researcher
Software engineer
Operations manager
Project manager

Curriculum

Four-year full-time integrated master's degree taught through credit-bearing modules. Year 1 core: Statistics
Thermodynamics
and Electronics
Quantum Mechanics
Optics
Waves
and Electromagnetism
Classical Mechanics and Relativity. Year 2 core: Mathematics for Physicists 2
Statistical Physics and Optics
Quantum Mechanics and Electromagnetism 2. Year 3 core: Quantum Mechanics and Statistical Physics. Optional modules widen the choice from the second year.

Entry requirements

Academic

Course page entry requirement: A Level A*AA /AAAA to include A-level Mathematics and A-level Physics grades A*A (or AA as part of the four A level offer)
IB 7
6
6 At HL
To include Mathematics and Physics
With a minimum of 32 points overall. 7 Must be in Mathematics or Physics. International applicants use country-specific equivalents listed on the course page and must show English proficiency.

Accepted academic background

A-levels or equivalent overseas qualifications (including the International Baccalaureate or a recognised foundation programme), The grade needed for each country is shown on the course page (country selector) and the country pages.

Documents you’ll need

Bachelor Degree Transcript
Bachelor Degree Certificate
English Proficiency Results if required.

How to apply

Check the programme entry requirements and available intake. Complete the university application and provide the academic documents and language evidence requested for admission. Pay an application fee if applicable. Review the admission decision
Accept the offer and arrange visa documents where necessary.

Other costs

Tuition per year	£30,180 GBP
Application fee	£50 GBP
Deposit	£41,007 GBP

Program details

Campus	Birmingham
Faculty or school	College of Engineering and Physical Sciences
Department	Physics and Astronomy
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	2
Scholarship note	Scholarship opportunities may be available to eligible students, Availability and award criteria should be confirmed with the university.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
2 Jul 2027
231 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.