MPhys Physics with Computing
About this course
MPhys (Hons) in Physics with Computing, a physics degree focused on the intersection of physical theory, mathematics, and computation. Core topics include Programming, Signal Processing, Microelectronics, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The MPhys qualification fully satisfies the educational requirements for Chartered Physicist and Chartered Scientist status, and includes an extended research project in the final year. The course begins in the first year with foundational studies covering Mathematics for Physics I, Fundamentals of Laboratory Physics, Computational Physics: Modelling, Simulation and Good Practice, Core Physics I: Foundations of Physics, Methods, Philosophy and Frontiers of Physical Science, Core Physics II: Classical Physics of Particles and Fields, and Applications of the scientific method. The second year progresses through Core Physics III: Quantum Physics, Physics Laboratory: Design and analysis for science and industry, Advanced Computational Modelling and Simulation, Data, Algorithms and Numerical Optimisation, Mathematics for Physics II, Core Physics IV: Thermal and Statistical Physics, Core Physics V: Solid State Physics, and Mathematics for Physics III. The third year introduces Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Group Project, and Research Methods in Physics, alongside optional choices such as Advanced Statistical Physics, Condensed Matter Physics, Surfaces, Thin Films and High Vacuum, Nuclear Physics, Data Mining and Machine Learning, Studies in Science and Mathematics Education, Photonics, Medical Physics, High Energy Particle Physics, Physics of Nanodevices: from semiconductors to magnets, and a University-wide Language Programme. The fourth year centres on the Physics Research Project (MPhys Project), supported by optional modules including Machine Learning, Robotics and Intelligent Systems, Mathematical Modelling I, Physics of Complex Systems, Foundations in Quantum Engineering, Radiotherapy and Nuclear Medicine, Emergent Phenomena in Condensed Matter, Computer Vision, Computational Methods in Finance, Mathematical Modelling II, Applications of quantum engineering, Advanced Photonics, Stochastic Processes in Interdisciplinary Science, and Statistics for Large Data.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA including Maths and Physics Applicants without A level Physics may be considered on a case-by-case basis. IB: 37 (6,6,6 HL) including Maths and Physics at HL BTEC: BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Applied Science or Engineering: DDD with Distinctions in units 1-5 (Applied Science) or in units 1, 7, 8, 19 - 21, 25, 29 or 31 or 35 (Engineering) plus A level Maths at Grade A. BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Applied Science or in Engineering: DD including Distinctions in units 1-5 (Applied Science) or in units 1, 7, 8, 19 - 21, 25, 29 or 31 or 35 (Engineering) plus A level Maths at Grade A. BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate: D plus two A levels at Grades AA including Maths and Physics. Preferred BTEC: Applied Science or Engineering (Engineering BTEC includes Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering).
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What students say
Based on about 27 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 98%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 88%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 93%
- Learning resources: 85%
- Student voice: 94%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 40 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 20 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 20%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 20%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 15%
- Engineering professionals: 15%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 15%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 70 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 4%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 6%
- East Midlands: 17%
- West Midlands: 11%
- East of England: 15%
- London: 20%
- South East: 16%
- South West: 5%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 50 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 100%
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, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Mathematics for Physics I
- Fundamentals of Laboratory Physics
- Computational Physics: Modelling, Simulation and Good Practice
- Core Physics I: Foundations of Physics
- Methods, Philosophy and Frontiers of Physical Science
- Core Physics II: Classical Physics of Particles and Fields
- Applications of the scientific method
- Core Physics III: Quantum Physics
- Physics Laboratory: Design and analysis for science and industry
- Advanced Computational Modelling and Simulation
- Data, Algorithms and Numerical Optimisation
- Mathematics for Physics II
- Core Physics IV: Thermal and Statistical Physics
- Core Physics V: Solid State Physics
- Mathematics for Physics III
- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
- Group Project
- Research Methods in Physics
- Advanced Statistical Physics
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Surfaces, Thin Films and High Vacuum
- Nuclear Physics
- Data Mining and Machine Learning
- Studies in Science and Mathematics Education
- Photonics
- Medical Physics
- High Energy Particle Physics
- Physics of Nanodevices: from semiconductors to magnets
- University-wide Language Programme
- Physics Research Project (MPhys Project)
- Machine Learning
- Robotics and Intelligent Systems
- Mathematical Modelling I
- Physics of Complex Systems
- Foundations in Quantum Engineering
- Radiotherapy and Nuclear Medicine
- Emergent Phenomena in Condensed Matter
- Computer Vision
- Computational Methods in Finance
- Mathematical Modelling II
- Applications of quantum engineering
- Advanced Photonics
- Stochastic Processes in Interdisciplinary Science
- Statistics for Large Data
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MPhys Physics with Computing at Loughborough University earn?
The median salary is £35,000 after 15 months, £30,500 after 3 years, £36,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £30,500 and £50,000. The £36,000 median after five years is £2,500 less than the UK median for Physics.
What do graduates of MPhys Physics with Computing at Loughborough University 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 with Computing at Loughborough University?
98% 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 Computing at Loughborough University?
The typical offer is AAA at A level. The average entrant had 137 UCAS points.
Is MPhys Physics with Computing at Loughborough University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of fully meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist.
Does MPhys Physics with Computing at Loughborough University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year.
How many students continue on MPhys Physics with Computing at Loughborough University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.