Master of Philosophy in Physics at University of Cambridge

Programme overview

The MPhil is offered by the Department of Physics as a full-time period of research and introduces students to research skills and specialist knowledge. Its main aims are: to give students with relevant experience, at a first-degree level, the opportunity to carry out focused research in the discipline under close supervision; and to give students the opportunity to acquire or develop skills and expertise relevant to their research interests.

Faculty: School of the Physical Sciences | Department: Department of Physics | Duration: 12 months full-time; 2 years part-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: January 2027, April 2027, October 2027, January 2028, April 2028 | Location: Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Thesis / Dissertation The scheme of examination for the MPhil in Physics consists of a thesis, of not more than 15,000 words, on a subject approved by the Degree Committee for the Faculty of Physics and Chemistry.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants for this course should have achieved a High II.i Honours Degree. English language: IELTS (Academic) 7.0 overall (Listening 7.0, Writing 7.0, Reading 6.5, Speaking 7.0). International applicants needing a visa require ATAS clearance after an offer.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,208 a year (2027/28). University Composition Fee (tuition) for 2027 entry; maintenance/living costs excluded. Source

International applicants: GBP 42,546 a year (2027/28). University Composition Fee (tuition) for 2027 entry; maintenance/living costs excluded. Source

Intake: January 2027, April 2027, October 2027, January 2028, April 2028

Duration: 12 months full-time; 2 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.postgraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/courses/directory/pcphmpphy/apply

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