MSci Physics with Theoretical Physics
What students say
Based on about 11 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 94%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 97%
- Organisation and management: 81%
- Learning resources: 83%
- Student voice: 77%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 85 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 93%
- Left higher education: 6%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 40%
- Working and studying: 30%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 40%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 20%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Web and Multimedia Design Professionals: 10%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- 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 180 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 3%
- North West: 7%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 7%
- East Midlands: 24%
- West Midlands: 7%
- East of England: 9%
- London: 19%
- South East: 15%
- South West: 7%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 145 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 97%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 2%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of partially meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MSci Physics with Theoretical Physics at University of Nottingham earn?
The median salary is £34,000 after 15 months, £31,000 after 3 years, £38,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £30,500 and £50,500. The £38,500 median after five years is the same as the UK median for Physics.
What do graduates of MSci Physics with Theoretical Physics at University of Nottingham do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MSci Physics with Theoretical Physics at University of Nottingham?
94% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MSci Physics with Theoretical Physics at University of Nottingham?
The average entrant had 144 UCAS points.
Is MSci Physics with Theoretical Physics at University of Nottingham accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of partially meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist.
How many students continue on MSci Physics with Theoretical Physics at University of Nottingham?
93% of students continued into their second year, and 6% left higher education.