MPhys Physics (Study Abroad)
About this course
MPhys Hons in Physics (Study Abroad), a physics degree centred on fundamental physical principles and advanced theory. Core topics include Programming, Microelectronics, Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Laboratory Techniques, Project Management, Communication & Writing, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The programme includes a dedicated year spent studying abroad at an approved international partner university, as well as an individually supervised final-year research project. The first year covers core foundations through The Physical Universe, Fields, Matter and Quantum Physics, Physics Skills, Experimental Physics, Mathematical Skills 1, and Mathematical Skills 2. Year 2 advances into Electromagnetism, Waves and Optics, Experimental Labs, Mathematical Techniques in Physics, Physics Modelling Project, Properties of Matter, and Quantum Mechanics and Atomic Physics. Year 3 consists of Study Abroad, taking students to an international partner institution. Year 4 features core modules such as Industrial Group Project, Physics Group Project, Problem Solving and Sustainability, Relativity, Nuclear and Particle Physics, alongside optional choices including Condensed Matter Physics, Cosmology, Foundations of Quantum Technology, Further Particle Physics, Low Temperature & Semiconductor Laboratory, Space Physics, and Teaching, Outreach and Public Engagement. Year 5 combines the core modules Year 4 Physics Project and Numerical Methods and Data Analysis with advanced optional modules such as Advanced Condensed Matter Physics, Advanced Quantum Technology, General Relativity, and Groups, Symmetries and Gauge Theories.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA. This should include Mathematics grade A and Physics grade A. IB: 36 points overall with 16 points from the best 3 HL subjects including 6 in Mathematics HL (either analysis and approaches or applications and interpretations) and Physics HL
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What students say
Based on about 65 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 94%
- Learning opportunities: 93%
- Assessment and feedback: 89%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 90%
- Learning resources: 96%
- Student voice: 85%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 130 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 96%
- Left higher education: 4%
What graduates do next
Based on about 48 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 58%
- Working and studying: 9%
- Further study: 23%
- Unemployed: 2%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 20%
- Natural and social science professionals: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Information Technology Professionals: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 95 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 35%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 8%
- East Midlands: 10%
- West Midlands: 7%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 7%
- South East: 8%
- South West: 8%
- Wales: 6%
- Scotland: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 160 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 97%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- The Physical Universe
- Fields, Matter and Quantum Physics
- Physics Skills
- Experimental Physics
- Mathematical Skills 1
- Mathematical Skills 2
- Electromagnetism, Waves and Optics
- Experimental Labs
- Mathematical Techniques in Physics
- Physics Modelling Project
- Properties of Matter
- Quantum Mechanics and Atomic Physics
- Study Abroad
- Industrial Group Project
- Physics Group Project
- Problem Solving and Sustainability
- Relativity, Nuclear and Particle Physics
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Cosmology
- Foundations of Quantum Technology
- Further Particle Physics
- Low Temperature & Semiconductor Laboratory
- Space Physics
- Teaching, Outreach and Public Engagement
- Year 4 Physics Project
- Numerical Methods and Data Analysis
- Advanced Condensed Matter Physics
- Advanced Quantum Technology
- General Relativity
- Groups, Symmetries and Gauge Theories
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MPhys Physics (Study Abroad) at Lancaster University earn?
The median salary is £31,500 after 15 months, £29,500 after 3 years, £37,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £29,000 and £45,500. The £37,000 median after five years is £1,500 less than the UK median for Physics.
What do graduates of MPhys Physics (Study Abroad) at Lancaster University do next?
91% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MPhys Physics (Study Abroad) at Lancaster University?
94% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MPhys Physics (Study Abroad) at Lancaster University?
The typical offer is AAA at A level, or 36 points in the IB. The average entrant had 167 UCAS points.
Does MPhys Physics (Study Abroad) at Lancaster University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory year abroad.
How many students continue on MPhys Physics (Study Abroad) at Lancaster University?
96% of students continued into their second year, and 4% left higher education.