MPhys Physics
About this course
MPhys in Physics, covering fundamental ideas from forces, fields and waves to quantum physics, particles, relativity and the physics of matter. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. This degree is accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP), and an MPhys fulfils the educational requirements for CPhys status. Students undertake a substantial research project in the later years.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB including Physics and Maths
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What students say
Based on about 15 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 97%
- Learning opportunities: 99%
- Assessment and feedback: 92%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 100%
- Learning resources: 96%
- Student voice: 86%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 30 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Natural and social science professionals: 20%
- Engineering professionals: 15%
- Information Technology Professionals: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 130 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 12%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 25%
- West Midlands: 15%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 9%
- South East: 14%
- South West: 10%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
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
- Mechanics
- Electricity and Magnetism
- Mathematical Physics 1.1
- Light and Matter
- Waves and Quanta
- Mathematical Physics 1.2
- Physics Skills and Professional Development 1
- Experimental Physics 1
- Foundations in Modern Scientific Frontiers
- Mathematical Physics 2
- Relativity, Quantum Physics and Particles
- Electromagnetic Fields
- Thermal and Statistical Physics
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Physics Skills and Professional Development 2
- Experimental Physics 2
- Intermediate Astrophysics and Data Science
- Intermediate Astrophysics and Climate Science
- Intermediate Astrophysics and Space Science
- Intermediate Data Science and Space Science
- Intermediate Space Science and Climate Science
- Intermediate Data Science and Climate Science
- Quantum Mechanics
- Radiation and Matter
- Physics Challenge
- Research Project
- Physics Skills and Professional Development 3
- Industry Project
- Astrodynamics
- Physics in Education
- Mathematical Physics 3
- Python
- Numerical Programming in C++
- Sustainability Enterprise Partnership Project
- Medical Physics
- Quasars and Cosmology
- The Space Environment
- Climate Change: Impacts, Vulnerability and Adaptation
- Elementary Particles: The Standard Model and Beyond
- Stellar Astrophysics
- Planetary Physics
- Models and Methods for Scientific Data
- Physics Special Topics
- Physics Skills and Professional Development 4
- Advanced Research Project
- Scientific Data Analysis
- Space Plasmas and Planetary Atmospheres
- Radiative Processes in Astrophysics
- General Relativity and Quantum Fields
- Earth Observation of the Atmosphere
- Quantum Theory of Solids
- Advanced Space Science
- Supermassive Black Holes and Exoplanets
- Computational Fluid and Space-Phase Flows
- Data Mining and Neural Networks
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MPhys Physics at University of Leicester earn?
The median salary is £33,000 after 15 months, £28,000 after 3 years, £34,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £28,000 and £44,000. The £34,500 median after five years is £4,000 less than the UK median for Physics.
What do graduates of MPhys Physics at University of Leicester do next?
85% 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 Leicester?
97% 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 Leicester?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 132 UCAS points.
Is MPhys Physics at University of Leicester 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 Leicester 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 Leicester?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.