MPhys Physics with Advanced Research at University of Strathclyde

Five-year integrated Master's that extends the MPhys course with further specialisation in research areas and additional research experience through an extended final-year project, providing a pathway to a research-intensive career. It is accredited by the Institute of Physics.

Faculty: Faculty of Science  |  Department: Physics  |  Duration: 5 years  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Study mode: full-time (integrated masters)  |  Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 builds foundations in mechanics, waves, electromagnetism and quantum physics supported by a bespoke mathematics course, with Python and laboratory skills. Year 2 extends these topics with computational physics models in Python and further experimental work. Year 3 relates the same areas to the quantum realm, thermodynamics and solid-state physics. Later years add specialised research-area modules and an extended final-year research project.

Career pathways

Physics graduates move into research careers in industry, government and academia, technical roles such as aerospace and software engineering, quantitative roles such as financial analyst, healthcare roles such as medical physicist or radiation protection, and communication roles such as science journalism and teaching.

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