MSci Physics with Data Science
About this course
Master in Science in Physics with Data Science, a physics and computer science degree combining core physical principles with computational data methods. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, Project Management, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. Students complete a major project dissertation in the final year. The first year covers foundational physics and introductory computational topics through Classical Mechanics and Relativity 1, Introduction to Data Science, and Mathematics for Physicists 1. The second year progresses to advanced laboratory work and theoretical concepts via Physics Laboratory 2, Statistical Physics and Entropy, and Data Science Projects. The third year introduces specialized computational and physical study through Group Studies, Scientific Computing Laboratory 1, and Intelligent Data Analysis. The final year centers on independent research and advanced applications supported by modules such as Project Dissertation, Algorithms for Data Science, and Mathematical Foundations of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML). Optional modules across later years allow students to explore diverse subjects including Biophysics, Machine Learning, Medical Imaging, Neural Networks and Deep Learning, and Advanced Particle Physics Techniques.
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Entry requirements
A Level: A*A*A /A*AAA. Details below.. IB: 7,7,6 at HL, to include Mathematics and Physics, with a minimum of 32 points overall. 7 must be in Mathematics and Physics.. BTEC: options considered when combined with other Maths and Physics qualifications.
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What students say
Based on about 352 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 88%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 90%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 91%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 300 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 92%
- Left higher education: 8%
What graduates do next
Based on about 59 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 7%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 16%
- Natural and social science professionals: 14%
- Engineering professionals: 13%
- Teaching Professionals: 9%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 9%
- Find their work meaningful: 77%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 81%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 64%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 130 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 2%
- East Midlands: 6%
- West Midlands: 32%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 26%
- South East: 19%
- South West: 5%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 420 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 76%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 4%
- Other qualifications: 13%
- No formal qualifications: 7%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of fully meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Classical Mechanics and Relativity 1
- Classical Mechanics and Relativity 2
- Electromagnetism and Temperature and Matter
- Introduction to Data Science
- Introduction to Probability and Statistics
- Mathematics for Physicists 1
- Physics Laboratory 1
- Physics and Communication Skills 1
- Quantum Mechanics and Optics and Waves
- Data Science Projects
- Electromagnetism 2
- Foundations and Applications of Data Science
- Mathematics for Physicists 2
- Optics
- Particles and Nuclei & A Quantum Approach to Solids
- Physics Laboratory 2
- Physics and Communication Skills 2
- Quantum Mechanics 2
- Statistical Physics and Entropy
- Eigenphysics
- Lagrangian and Hamiltonian Mechanics
- Observational Astronomy
- Structure in the Universe
- Group Studies
- Quantum Mechanics 3
- Scientific Computing Laboratory 1
- Scientific Computing Laboratory 2
- Statistical Physics
- Biophysics
- Complex Variable Theory
- Fission and Fusion
- Intelligent Data Analysis
- Machine Learning
- Medical Imaging
- Neural Networks and Deep Learning
- Observational Cosmology
- Physical Principles of Radar
- The Life and Death of Stars
- Images and Communications
- Atomic Physics
- Chaos and Dynamical Systems
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Evolution of Cosmic Structure
- Exoplanets
- Natural Language Processing
- Nuclear Physics
- Particle Physics
- Physics Critique
- Physics Teaching in Schools
- Radiation and Relativity
- Project Dissertation
- Project Planning and Preliminary Report
- Project Seminar and Viva
- Advanced Particle Physics Techniques
- Algorithms for Data Science
- Complex Variable Theory
- Current Topics in Particle Physics
- Fission and Fusion
- Inference from Scientific Data
- Intelligent Data Analysis
- Machine Learning
- Mathematical Foundations of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML)
- Nanophotonics
- Neural Networks and Deep Learning (Extended)
- Observational Cosmology
- Phase Transitions
- Quantum Mechanics 4
- Storing and Managing Data
- Superconductivity
- The General Theory of Relativity
- Ultracold Atoms and Quantum Gases
- Advanced Condensed Matter Physics
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Current Topics in Artificial Intelligence & Data Science
- Evolution of Cosmic Structure
- Exoplanets
- Images and Communications
- Many Particle and Quantum Field Theory
- Nuclear Physics
- Physics of Renewable Energy
- Quantum Optics
- Relativistic Astrophysics
- Visualisation
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MSci Physics with Data Science at University of Birmingham earn?
The median salary is £34,500 after 15 months, £40,000 after 3 years, £60,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £40,000 and £74,500. The £60,000 median after five years is £21,500 more than the UK median for Physics.
What do graduates of MSci Physics with Data Science at University of Birmingham do next?
83% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MSci Physics with Data Science at University of Birmingham?
93% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MSci Physics with Data Science at University of Birmingham?
The typical offer is A*A*A at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 169 UCAS points.
Is MSci Physics with Data Science at University of Birmingham accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of fully meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist.
How many students continue on MSci Physics with Data Science at University of Birmingham?
92% of students continued into their second year, and 8% left higher education.