MPhys Physics
About this course
MPhys in Physics. Core topics include Programming, Microelectronics, Data Analysis, Statistics, and Mathematical Modelling. The four-year programme includes a final-year Physics Project and offers optional modules in areas such as Astrophysics, Medical Physics, and Biophysics.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA (B in Maths and Physics)
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What students say
Based on about 31 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 77%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 87%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 81%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Unemployed: 25%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 20%
- Information Technology Professionals: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Natural and social science professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 80 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 9%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 16%
- South East: 18%
- South West: 14%
- Wales: 32%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 70 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 96%
- A degree: 1%
- Other qualifications: 1%
- No formal qualifications: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of fully meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist.
Modules
- Mathematical Methods for Physicists 1
- Mechanics and Relativity
- Introduction to Quantum Physics and Materials
- Experimental Physics
- Electricity, Magnetism and Waves
- Computational Skills for Problem Solving
- Mathematical Methods for Physicists 2
- Introduction to Astrophysics
- Introduction to Medical Physics
- The Physics of Fields and Flows
- Quantum Mechanics
- Scientific Programming
- Intermediate Practical Physics
- Thermal and Statistical Physics
- Optics
- Introduction to Condensed Matter Physics
- Physics in Action: Real-World Problem Solving
- The Stars and their Planets
- Pathways to Success in the Physics Workplace
- Biophysics
- Solid State Physics
- Atomic and Nuclear Physics
- Particle Physics and Special Relativity
- Physics Project
- Computational Physics
- Environmental Physics
- Theoretical Physics
- Science Communication
- Formation and Evolution of Stars
- Galaxies and Galaxy Evolution
- Introduction to Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- Radiation Protection and Diagnostic Radiology Physics
- Semiconductor Devices and Applications
- Laser Physics and Non-Linear Optics
- Commercialising Innovation
- High-Energy Astrophysics
- Cosmology
- Non-Ionising Radiation in Medicine
- Radiotherapy
- Project
- Introduction to General Relativity
- Electromagnetic Radiation Detection
- Semiconductor Fabrication
- Quantum Theory of Many-particle systems
- Data Science
- Gravitational-wave detectors
- Low Dimensional Semiconductor Devices
- Advanced General Relativity and Gravitational Waves
- Physics and Reality
- Observational Gravitational Wave Astronomy
- Quantum Statistical Mechanics
- Advanced Particle Physics
- Advanced Semiconductor Device Photonics
- Exoplanets and the Search for Life
- Numerical Relativity and Waveform Modelling
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MPhys Physics at Cardiff University earn?
The median salary is £30,500 after 15 months, £28,000 after 3 years, £36,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £29,500 and £44,000. The £36,000 median after five years is £2,500 less than the UK median for Physics.
What do graduates of MPhys Physics at Cardiff University do next?
75% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MPhys Physics at Cardiff University?
87% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MPhys Physics at Cardiff University?
The typical offer is AAA at A level. The average entrant had 148 UCAS points.
Is MPhys Physics at Cardiff University 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 MPhys Physics at Cardiff University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.