MPhys Theoretical Physics with a Year Abroad
About this course
MPhys (Hons) in Theoretical Physics with a Year Abroad, a physics degree focused on the mathematical and computational principles underlying physical phenomena. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, and Research Methods. This five-year programme incorporates a compulsory year abroad at an approved partner institution. The first year covers core principles through modules such as Thermal Physics and Properties of Matter, Electricity, Magnetism and Waves, and Foundations of Quantum Physics. The second year builds mathematical and physical depth with Vector Calculus with Applications in Fluid Mechanics, Complex Functions, Nuclear and Particle Physics, and Classical Mechanics. Year four advances analytical capabilities via Further Methods of Applied Mathematics, Relativity, and Physics Data Analysis with Statistics, alongside optional choices covering topics like Quantum Mechanics, String Theory, and Medical Applications. The final fifth year centres on a major independent study through the Dissertation for Theoretical Physics and Advanced Quantum Physics, complemented by optional studies in Quantum Field Theory, Accelerator Physics, and Frontiers of Particle Physics.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB IB: 32 points overall with no score less than 4 including 6 in HL Mathematics and 5 in HL Physics, or pass the IB Diploma plus 6,5,5 in three HL subjects (including 6 in HL Mathematics and 5 in HL Physics). BTEC: D*DD in relevant diploma, when combined with A Level Mathematics grade A.
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Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 1 UCAS decision for MPhys Theoretical Physics with a Year Abroad (F345) at the University of Liverpool for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is ABB at A level.
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
- THERMAL PHYSICS AND PROPERTIES OF MATTER
- ELECTRICITY, MAGNETISM AND WAVES
- FOUNDATIONS OF QUANTUM PHYSICS
- VECTOR CALCULUS WITH APPLICATIONS IN FLUID MECHANICS
- COMPLEX FUNCTIONS
- NUCLEAR AND PARTICLE PHYSICS
- CONDENSED MATTER PHYSICS
- ELECTROMAGNETISM I
- QUANTUM AND ATOMIC PHYSICS I
- DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS
- CLASSICAL MECHANICS
- FURTHER METHODS OF APPLIED MATHEMATICS
- RELATIVITY
- PHYSICS DATA ANALYSIS WITH STATISTICS
- QUANTUM AND ATOMIC PHYSICS II
- QUANTUM MECHANICS
- PHYSICS OF RENEWABLE ENERGY AND ELECTRONIC DEVICES
- NUCLEAR PHYSICS
- NETWORKS IN THEORY AND PRACTICE
- INTRODUCTION TO STRING THEORY
- INTRODUCTION TO MODERN PARTICLE THEORY
- RELATIVITY AND COSMOLOGY
- THE MAGIC OF COMPLEX NUMBERS: COMPLEX DYNAMICS, CHAOS AND THE MANDELBROT SET
- NUMERICAL METHODS FOR ORDINARY AND PARTIAL DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS
- MORE IS DIFFERENT: STATISTICAL MECHANICS, THERMODYNAMICS, AND ALL THAT
- MATHEMATICS INTERNSHIP
- MEDICAL APPLICATIONS
- DISSERTATION FOR THEORETICAL PHYSICS
- ADVANCED QUANTUM PHYSICS
- QUANTUM FIELD THEORY
- NUMERICAL METHODS IN PHYSICS
- ACCELERATOR PHYSICS
- ADVANCED NUCLEAR PHYSICS
- PHYSICS OF THE RADIATIVE UNIVERSE
- FRONTIERS OF PARTICLE PHYSICS
- THEORETICAL FOUNDATIONS OF PARTICLE PHYSICS
- LINEAR DIFFERENTIAL OPERATORS IN MATHEMATICAL PHYSICS
- ASYMPTOTIC METHODS FOR DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS
- INTRODUCTION TO STRING THEORY
- INTRODUCTION TO MODERN PARTICLE THEORY
- WAVES, MATHEMATICAL MODELLING
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MPhys Theoretical Physics with a Year Abroad 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 Theoretical Physics with a Year Abroad 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 Theoretical Physics with a Year Abroad 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 Theoretical Physics with a Year Abroad at University of Liverpool?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 143 UCAS points.
Does MPhys Theoretical Physics with a Year Abroad at University of Liverpool include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory year abroad.
How many students continue on MPhys Theoretical Physics with a Year Abroad at University of Liverpool?
97% of students continued into their second year, and 3% left higher education.