60 monthsProgramme duration
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Programme overview
Main Subject
Physics and Astronomy
Degree
MPhys
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
Physics is the study of the fundamental processes of our Universe, and its laws underpin the other natural sciences.
Our flexible MPhys Physics degree programme reflects this central role and 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
- astronomy
Compared 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.
- Our academic staff have links to major research facilities across the world, including CERN (the European Organization for Nuclear Research), TRIUMF (Canada’s particle accelerator centre), Rutherford Appleton Laboratory and a number of principal astronomy facilities.
- This degree programme is accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) and fully meets the educational requirements for Chartered Physicist.
- You will take your knowledge further by completing a major research project in Year 5.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Physics and Astronomy
Degree
MPhys
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
Physics is the study of the fundamental processes of our Universe, and its laws underpin the other natural sciences.
Our flexible MPhys Physics degree programme reflects this central role and 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
- astronomy
Compared 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.
- Our academic staff have links to major research facilities across the world, including CERN (the European Organization for Nuclear Research), TRIUMF (Canada’s particle accelerator centre), Rutherford Appleton Laboratory and a number of principal astronomy facilities.
- This degree programme is accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) and fully meets the educational requirements for Chartered Physicist.
- You will take your knowledge further by completing a major research project in Year 5.
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