MSci Physics
About this course
Master in Science in Physics, a physics degree exploring the fundamental laws of the universe. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. This four-year undergraduate course includes independent project work in both the third and fourth years. The first year introduces foundational concepts through compulsory modules such as Classical Mechanics and Relativity, Mathematics for Physicists 1, and Physics Laboratory 1. The second year continues with core studies including Mathematics for Physicists 2, Statistical Physics and Optics, and Physics Laboratory 2. In the third year, students undertake the Year 3 Physics Project alongside compulsory work in Laboratory and Computing and Quantum Mechanics and Statistical Physics. The final fourth year centers on the Year 4 Physics Project and advanced optional studies covering areas such as Advanced Condensed Matter, Advanced Particle Physics, and General Relativity and Advanced Statistical Physics.
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Entry requirements
A Level: A*AA /AAAA to include A-level Mathematics and A-level Physics grades A*A (or AA as part of the four A level offer).. IB: 7,6,6 at HL, to include Mathematics and Physics, with a minimum of 32 points overall. 7 must be in Mathematics or Physics.. BTEC: options considered when combined with other Maths and Physics qualifications.
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Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 4 UCAS decisions for MSci Physics (F302) at the University of Birmingham for 2027 entry so far: 4 offers. The published offer is A*AA at A level.
What students say
Based on about 33 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 94%
- Learning opportunities: 91%
- Assessment and feedback: 87%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 91%
- Learning resources: 96%
- Student voice: 88%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 40 students who started
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 26 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 30%
- Natural and social science professionals: 15%
- Engineering professionals: 15%
- Finance Professionals: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 75%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 155 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 6%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 10%
- West Midlands: 25%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 14%
- South East: 16%
- South West: 14%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 35 students who started
- A levels: 100%
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
- Statistics, Thermodynamics, and Electronics
- Quantum Mechanics, Optics, Waves, and Electromagnetism
- Classical Mechanics and Relativity
- Physics Laboratory 1
- Mathematics for Physicists 1
- Discover: Skills, Computing and Data Science
- Discover: Skills, Computing and Astrophysics
- Discover: Skills, Computing and Particle Physics and Cosmology
- Discover: Skills, Computing and Medical Physics
- Discover: Skills, Computing and Theoretical Physics A
- Mathematics for Physicists 2
- Statistical Physics and Optics
- Quantum Mechanics and Electromagnetism 2
- Modern Physics
- Physics Laboratory 2
- Challenge: Skills, Computing and Observational Astronomy
- Challenge: Skills, Computing and Medical Physics
- Challenge: Skills, Computing and Quantum Mathematics
- Challenge: Skills, Computing and Information Sciences
- Quantum Mechanics and Statistical Physics
- Year 3 Physics Project
- Laboratory and Computing
- Laboratory
- Particle Physics
- Nuclear Physics and Nuclear Power
- Stars and Exoplanets
- Advanced Dynamics, and Relativistic Fields
- Chaos Dynamical Systems and Complex Variables
- Medical Physics
- Atomic, Condensed Matter and Photonic Physics
- Gravitation, Cosmology and Galaxies
- Professional Science Communication and Teaching
- Machine Learning and Inference from Data
- Year 4 Physics Project
- Advanced Condensed Matter
- Advanced Particle Physics
- Quantum Systems and Technologies
- Advanced Topics in Astrophysics
- Quantum Light and Matter
- Physics of Climate and Renewable Energy
- Applied Optics
- General Relativity and Advanced Statistical Physics
- Advanced Quantum Mechanics and Quantum Field Theory
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MSci Physics at University of Birmingham earn?
The median salary is £34,000 after 15 months, £32,500 after 3 years, £43,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £33,500 and £53,500. The £43,500 median after five years is £5,000 more than the UK median for Physics.
What do graduates of MSci Physics at University of Birmingham do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MSci Physics at University of Birmingham?
94% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MSci Physics at University of Birmingham?
The typical offer is A*AA at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 189 UCAS points.
Is MSci Physics 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 at University of Birmingham?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.