MPhys Physics
About this course
MPhys in Physics, a physics degree centred on fundamental physical principles and experimental methods. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Research Methods, and Global & Comparative Perspective. Students complete a major project and dissertation linked to departmental research groups during the final year, and have the option to undertake a salaried research placement with industry partners. The first year covers core foundations through Physics of Everyday Life, Mathematics Skills, Computational Data Analysis, and Experimental Physics. The second year progresses through modules such as From Fields to Quanta, Mathematics for Physicists, Experimental Physics II, and Employability and Skills Development II, alongside optional choices including Scientific Programming in C and The Physics of Living Systems. The third year deepens advanced knowledge with compulsory modules like Nuclear and High Energy Particle Physics, States of Matter, and Project and Dissertation. Optional choices in later stages allow specialisation in areas such as quantum technology, astrophysics, soft matter, and theoretical physics.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA-ABB. Required subjects: A in Mathematics and B in Physics, or B in Mathematics and A in Physics. Candidates may offer GCE A-Level Maths, Pure Maths or Further Maths. IB: 36/666 – 32/655.
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Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 3 UCAS decisions for MPhys Physics (F303) at the University of Exeter for 2027 entry so far: 3 offers. The published offer is AAA at A level.
What students say
Based on about 11 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 93%
- Assessment and feedback: 84%
- Academic support: 94%
- Organisation and management: 91%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 65%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 20%
What graduates do next
Based on about 15 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 30%
- Natural and social science professionals: 20%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Information Technology Professionals: 5%
- Teaching Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 60%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 130 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 6%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 22%
- South East: 19%
- South West: 36%
- Wales: 7%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- 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): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Physics of Everyday Life
- Mathematics Skills
- Computational Data Analysis
- Experimental Physics
- Employability and Professional Skills Development
- From Fields to Quanta
- Mathematics for Physicists
- Experimental Physics II
- Employability and Skills Development II
- Scientific Programming in C
- The Physics of Living Systems
- Analytical and Chaotic Dynamics
- Observing the Universe
- From Atoms to Images with Nonlinear Optics
- Physics of Climate Change
- Nuclear and High Energy Particle Physics
- States of Matter
- Employability and Professional Skills Development III
- Project and Dissertation
- Electromagnetism II
- The Biophysics of Cells and Tissues
- Methods of Theoretical Physics
- Nanostructures and Graphene Science
- Galaxies and High Energy Astrophysics
- Principles of Theoretical Physics
- Stars from Birth to Death
- Soft Matter
- Introduction to Quantum Technology
- Fluid Dynamics in Physics and Astronomy
- Energy, Materials and Sustainability
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MPhys Physics at University of Exeter earn?
The median salary is £31,000 after 15 months, £31,000 after 3 years, £40,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £32,000 and £49,000. The £40,000 median after five years is £1,500 more than the UK median for Physics.
What do graduates of MPhys Physics at University of Exeter do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MPhys Physics at University of Exeter?
91% 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 University of Exeter?
The typical offer is AAA at A level. The average entrant had 177 UCAS points.
Is MPhys Physics at University of Exeter accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of fully meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist.
Does MPhys Physics at University of Exeter include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on MPhys Physics at University of Exeter?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.