MSci Physics
About this course
MSci in Physics, a physics degree centred on fundamental and applied physics within the Physics subject area. Core topics include Programming, Circuit Design, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Laboratory Techniques, and Research Methods. Students complete an integrated year of study at Master's level, culminating in a substantial final-year project embedded in a research group. The first year covers core foundations through Practical Physics: Laboratory, Computing and Problem Solving, Vector Fields, Electricity and Magnetism, Mechanics and Relativity, Oscillations and Waves, and Statistics of Measurement and the Summer Project, with optional study in Advanced Electronics. The second year progresses to Advanced Practical Physics, Thermal Physics and the Structure of Matter, Differential Equations and Electromagnetism, Quantum Physics, and I-Explore, alongside options such as Communicating Physics. The third year involves Third Year Physics Laboratory, Nuclear and Particle Physics, Comprehensives, and Solid State Physics, with optional modules including Lasers and Astrophysics. The final fourth year features Research Interfaces and the MSci Project, with advanced optional studies available in subjects such as Quantum Field Theory, General Relativity, and Cosmology.
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Entry requirements
A*A*A -- to include: A* in Mathematics; A* in Physics; A in another subject (Further Mathematics is recommended, but not essential) (A-levels), 40 points -- to include: 7 in Mathematics* at higher level; 7 in Physics at higher level; 6 in a third subject at higher level (International Baccalaureate)
Typical offer
A*A*A (three A-levels) (A-levels), 42 points (International Baccalaureate)
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What students say
Based on about 39 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 53%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 69%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 68%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 95 students who started
- Continued on course: 92%
- Left higher education: 7%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 17 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 30%
Most common jobs
- Natural and social science professionals: 20%
- Information Technology Professionals: 20%
- Finance Professionals: 15%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 15%
- Teaching Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 90%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 150 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 52%
- South East: 21%
- South West: 5%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 100 students who started
- A levels: 92%
- Baccalaureate: 8%
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, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Practical Physics: Laboratory, Computing and Problem Solving
- Vector Fields, Electricity and Magnetism
- Mechanics and Relativity
- Oscillations and Waves
- Statistics of Measurement and the Summer Project
- Advanced Electronics
- Mathematical Analysis
- Advanced Practical Physics
- Thermal Physics and the Structure of Matter
- Differential Equations and Electromagnetism
- Quantum Physics
- I-Explore
- Communicating Physics
- Suns, Stars and Planets
- Mathematical Methods
- Environmental Physics
- Third Year Physics Laboratory
- Nuclear and Particle Physics
- Comprehensives
- Solid State Physics
- Lasers
- Physics of Medical Imaging and Radiotherapy
- Principles of Instrumentation
- Plasma Physics
- Statistical Mechanics
- Foundations of Quantum Mechanics
- Computational Physics
- Astrophysics
- Group Theory
- Self-Study Module
- Research Interfaces
- MSci Project
- Quantum Field Theory
- Advanced Particle Physics
- General Relativity
- Cosmology
- Hydrodynamics
- Space Physics
- Quantum Information
- Laser Technology
- Unification - The Standard Model
- Quantum Theory of Matter
- Quantum Optics
- Information Theory
- Concepts in Device Physics
- Atmospheric Physics
- Optical Communications Physics
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MSci Physics at Imperial College London earn?
The median salary is £39,000 after 15 months, £44,000 after 3 years, £59,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £42,500 and £82,500. The £59,000 median after five years is £20,500 more than the UK median for Physics.
What do graduates of MSci Physics at Imperial College London do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MSci Physics at Imperial College London?
95% 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 Imperial College London?
The minimum entry standard is A*A*A at A level, or 40 points in the IB. The typical offer is A*A*A (three A-levels) at A level. The average entrant had 216 UCAS points.
Is MSci Physics at Imperial College London 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 Imperial College London?
92% of students continued into their second year, and 7% left higher education.