MPhys Physics at University of Strathclyde

Five-year integrated Master's in physics that builds on the four-year BSc with an extra year, including a semester embedded in a research group, and allows students to add a named specialism in Photonics, Nanoscience, Quantum Optics or Solid-State Physics. 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. In the final two years students tailor their studies to areas such as quantum optics, plasma physics, atomic and molecular physics, nanoscience and photonics and choose advanced modules to add a named specialism.

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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