MSci Physics at Imperial College London

Deepen your knowledge of physics with an integrated year of Master’s level study in this professionally accredited degree. Enhance your understanding of both fundamental and applied physics on this accredited four-year course. You'll receive an excellent grounding in a range of physics, mathematics and experimental methods.

Faculty: Faculty of Natural Sciences  |  Department: Department of Physics  |  Duration: 4 years  |  Study mode: full-time; options: Physics with a Year Abroad (integrated master's)  |  Intake: October 2027  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules include Practical Physics: Laboratory, Computing and Problem Solving, Vector Fields, Electricity and Magnetism, Mechanics and Relativity, Oscillations and Waves, Statistics of Measurement and the Summer Project; Year 2 core modules include Advanced Practical Physics, Thermal Physics and the Structure of Matter, Differential Equations and Electromagnetism, Quantum Physics; Year 3 core modules include Third Year Physics Laboratory, Nuclear and Particle Physics, Comprehensives, Solid State Physics, Lasers, Physics of Medical Imaging and Radiotherapy, Principles of Instrumentation; Year 4 core modules include Research Interfaces, MSci Project, Third Year Physics Laboratory, Nuclear and Particle Physics, Comprehensives, Solid State Physics.

Career pathways

Graduates of our Department go on to succeed in a wide range of sectors. These include technology, research and development, academic and medical physics, space and defence, data science (including machine learning), finance, and the Civil Service. Typical roles include Analyst, Physicist, Data or Software Engineer, Research Scientist, Machine Learning Engineer, DevOps Consultant, Teacher, Scientific Officer.

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