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MPhys Physics with Quantum Science and Technologies at University of Southampton

University of Southampton, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Combine physics with the emerging field of quantum science and technologies. The technologies you'll explore range from quantum computing and telecommunication to gravity sensors. Quantum systems are usually in the nanoscale and created, interrogated and studied using light.

Faculty: Engineering and Physical Sciences  |  Department: Physics and astronomy  |  Duration: 4 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time (integrated)  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Southampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You’ll combine core physics subjects with a wide range of optional modules during the first 3 years of the course. The number of optional modules you'll be able to study will increase each year. In year 4 you’ll choose from a range of advanced modules on areas such as quantum physics, particle physics and cosmology.

Career pathways

Graduates commonly work in sectors including information and communication, manufacturing, education, finance and insurance, public administration and defence, scientific and technical. Careers directly related to the course include nanotechnologist, nuclear engineer, research scientist, university lecturer, radiation protection practitioner, clinical scientist: Medical physics, technical author, academic researcher.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A-levels: A*AA-AAA including physics (minimum grade A) and either mathematics or further mathematics (minimum grade A). IB: Pass, with 38-36 points overall, with 19-18 points required at Higher Level, including 6 at Higher Level in mathematics (Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretation) and 6 at Higher Level in physics. Applicants must hold GCSE English language (or GCSE English) (minimum grade 4/C) and mathematics (minimum grade 4/C). Successful applicants will be invited to visit the department and attend an optional interview. The optional interview may lead to a lower offer. IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year. UK (home) students, tuition for a year of study on the September 2027 entry course page Source

International applicants: GBP 34,100 a year. EU and international students, tuition for a year of study on the September 2027 entry course page Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 years full-time

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