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Master of Physics with Professional Placement
- Cardiff, United Kingdom
- 5 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
A 5-year full-time MPhys degree in Physics with Professional Placement, offered by the School of Physics and Astronomy.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (2): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop foundational knowledge in Physics with Professional Placement. Apply skills related to Year one core modules include Mathematical Methods for Physicists 1
- Mechanics and Matter
- Planet Earth and Experimental Physics. Interpret relevant evidence and communicate findings within the discipline.
Career outcomes
- Research Scientist
- Statistician
- Data Analyst
- Science Communicator
- Finance and banking
- Airline pilot
- Software engineer
- Teacher
- A wide range of different fields including research science
- Medical physics
- Technology
- Teaching
- Finance
- Banking
Curriculum
- 5-year full-time degree of 120 credits a year with a sandwich placement year. Year one core modules include Mathematical Methods for Physicists 1
- Mechanics and Matter
- Planet Earth and Experimental Physics. Later core modules include The Physics of Fields and Flows
- Introductory Quantum Mechanics and Scientific Programming. Options include Introduction to Astrophysics
- Introduction to Medical Physics and The Stars and their Planets.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Typical offer: A level AAA-ABB
- International Baccalaureate 36-32 overall or 666- 665 in 3 HL subjects
- GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent) as set on the course page
- Equivalent international qualifications accepted
- Additional academic criteria: Varies by course
- Typical A-level offers published per course page
- IB and international equivalents by country.
Accepted academic background
A-levels or acceptable international equivalents (country pages on the international site)
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 90
- PTE Academic 69
Documents you’ll need
- Completed Application
- Official Academic Transcripts
- Passport or Identity Document
- Previous Degree Certificate
- Academic References
- Statement of Purpose
How to apply
- Review the Physics with Professional Placement admission requirements and the current intake deadline. Complete the application through the university application portal. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of previous qualifications. Provide English language test results if required. Submit the supporting documents requested by admissions. Confirm the applicable application fee before submitting the application. Review any admission offer and complete the required acceptance steps. Prepare the appropriate student immigration application if necessary.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £31,200 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £35 GBP |
| Deposit | £3,000 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | Cardiff |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Physics and Astronomy |
| Department | School of Physics and Astronomy |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 600 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 2 |
| Scholarship note | Potential Cardiff University scholarship or funding opportunities may be relevant to Physics with Professional Placement. Confirm the award, international eligibility, funding level, and application dates with the institution. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
18 Jun 2027
216 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 5 years.
The next deadline is 18 Jun 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is £31,200 GBP per year. The application fee is £35 GBP. The deposit is £3,000 GBP. The estimated living cost is £10,539 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 90, PTE Academic 69.