MPhys Physics with Nuclear Science
About this course
MPhys (Hons) in Physics with Nuclear Science, a physics degree focused on the principles of nuclear science alongside core physical theory. Core topics include Data Analysis and Statistics. Students may choose to complete an optional year abroad during the programme. The first year covers foundational concepts through DYNAMICS AND RELATIVITY, THERMAL PHYSICS AND PROPERTIES OF MATTER, ELECTRICITY, MAGNETISM AND WAVES, and INTRODUCTION TO NUCLEAR SCIENCE. The second year builds on this with NUCLEAR AND PARTICLE PHYSICS, CONDENSED MATTER PHYSICS, ELECTROMAGNETISM I, and ACCELERATORS AND RADIOISOTOPES. Third-year studies include COMPUTATIONAL MODELLING, STATISTICAL THERMODYNAMICS, NUCLEAR PHYSICS, and NUCLEAR POWER, alongside optional modules such as MEDICAL APPLICATIONS, RELATIVITY AND COSMOLOGY, and PHYSICS OF PLANETS. The final year involves advanced core study including NUCLEAR TECHNOLOGIES: ENVIRONMENT, ENERGY, AND SECURITY and ADVANCED NUCLEAR PHYSICS, alongside a substantial independent PROJECT (MPHYS) and further optional topics like FRONTIERS OF PARTICLE PHYSICS and ACCELERATOR PHYSICS.
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What students say
Based on about 23 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 81%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 83%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 87%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 85 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 97%
- Left higher education: 3%
What graduates do next
Based on about 24 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 40%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 30%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Natural and social science professionals: 30%
- Engineering professionals: 25%
- Information Technology Professionals: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 80 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 50%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 9%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 8%
- East of England: 6%
- London: 6%
- South East: 7%
- South West: 5%
- Wales: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 70 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 99%
- Access course: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- DYNAMICS AND RELATIVITY
- THERMAL PHYSICS AND PROPERTIES OF MATTER
- ELECTRICITY, MAGNETISM AND WAVES
- FOUNDATIONS OF QUANTUM PHYSICS
- INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTATIONAL PHYSICS
- PRACTICAL PHYSICS I
- MATHEMATICS FOR PHYSICISTS I
- MATHEMATICS FOR PHYSICISTS II
- INTRODUCTION TO NUCLEAR SCIENCE
- NUCLEAR AND PARTICLE PHYSICS
- CONDENSED MATTER PHYSICS
- ELECTROMAGNETISM I
- QUANTUM AND ATOMIC PHYSICS I
- COMPUTATIONAL PHYSICS
- PRACTICAL PHYSICS II
- MATHEMATICS FOR PHYSICISTS III
- ACCELERATORS AND RADIOISOTOPES
- COMPUTATIONAL MODELLING
- PRACTICAL PHYSICS III
- QUANTUM AND ATOMIC PHYSICS II
- ELECTROMAGNETISM II
- STATISTICAL THERMODYNAMICS
- NUCLEAR PHYSICS
- NUCLEAR POWER
- MEDICAL APPLICATIONS
- RELATIVITY AND COSMOLOGY
- PHYSICS DATA ANALYSIS WITH STATISTICS
- PHYSICS INTERNSHIP
- PHYSICS OF PLANETS
- PHYSICS OF SOUND AND MUSIC
- PHYSICS OF LIFE
- APPLICATIONS OF PHYSICS PRINCIPLES
- NUCLEAR TECHNOLOGIES: ENVIRONMENT, ENERGY, AND SECURITY
- ADVANCED NUCLEAR PHYSICS
- PROJECT (MPHYS)
- THEORETICAL FOUNDATIONS OF PARTICLE PHYSICS
- FRONTIERS OF PARTICLE PHYSICS
- FRONTIERS OF MEDICAL PHYSICS
- ELEMENTS OF STELLAR DYNAMICS
- NUMERICAL METHODS IN PHYSICS
- ACCELERATOR PHYSICS
- ADVANCED QUANTUM PHYSICS
- CLASSICAL MECHANICS
- PHYSICS OF THE RADIATIVE UNIVERSE
- MATERIALS PHYSICS FOR MODERN TECHNOLOGIES
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MPhys Physics with Nuclear Science at University of Liverpool earn?
The median salary is £33,000 after 15 months, £28,000 after 3 years, £36,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £29,000 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 with Nuclear Science at University of Liverpool 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 with Nuclear Science at University of Liverpool?
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 with Nuclear Science at University of Liverpool?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 143 UCAS points.
Does MPhys Physics with Nuclear Science at University of Liverpool 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 with Nuclear Science at University of Liverpool?
97% of students continued into their second year, and 3% left higher education.