MPhys Physics
About this course
Master of Physics in Physics, a physics degree centred on fundamental theories and experimental methods. Core topics include Programming, Signal Processing, Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. Students complete an individual dissertation in the third year and undertake an extended research project in the fourth year. The first year covers core modules such as Electricity and Magnetism, Energy and Matter, Motion and Relativity, and Waves, Light and Quanta alongside foundational skills classes, with optional choices including Concepts in Machine Learning for Physicists. The second year builds proficiency through Classical Mechanics, Electromagnetism, Quantum Physics, and Statistical Mechanics, while offering options like Medical Physics and Partial Differential Equations. In the third year, compulsory study features Atomic Physics, Crystalline Solids, and Nuclei and Particles, supplemented by advanced options such as Cosmology and the Early Universe and Particle Physics. The final year centres on the MPhys Final Year Synoptic Examination and MPhys Project, alongside specialised optional modules including Quantum Information, Silicon Photonics, and Signal Processing.
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Entry requirements
A level: A*AA-AAA including physics (minimum grade A) and either mathematics or further mathematics (minimum grade A) or AABB-AABC including physics (minimum grade A) and either mathematics or further mathematics (minimum grade A) IB: Pass, with 38-36 points overall, with 19-18 points required at Higher Level, including 6 at Higher Level in mathematics (Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretation) and 6 at Higher Level in physics
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Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 1 UCAS decision for MPhys Physics (F303) at the University of Southampton for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is A*AA at A level.
What students say
Based on about 22 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 81%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 82%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 15 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 40%
- Working and studying: 35%
- Further study: 10%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 35%
- Natural and social science professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- 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 115 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 7%
- East of England: 7%
- London: 22%
- South East: 45%
- South West: 13%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- 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): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Electricity and Magnetism
- Energy and Matter
- Mathematical Methods For Physical Scientists 1b
- Mathematical Methods for Physical Scientists 1a
- Motion and Relativity
- Physics Skills - Programming and Data Analysis
- Physics Skills 1
- Physics Skills 2
- Waves, Light and Quanta
- Concepts in Machine Learning for Physicists
- Introduction to Astronomy and Space Science
- Lasers and Quanta 1
- Linear Algebra for Physics
- Classical Mechanics
- Electromagnetism
- Physics from Evidence I
- Quantum Physics
- Statistical Mechanics
- Wave Physics
- Concepts of Quantum Science and Nano-technology
- Galaxies
- Global Sustainability Challenges
- Intercultural Communication in a Global World
- Introduction to Energy in The Environment
- Lasers and Quanta 2
- Mathematical Methods for Scientists
- Medical Physics
- Partial Differential Equations
- Reason and Argument
- Vector Calculus and Complex Variable Theory
- Atomic Physics
- Computer Techniques in Physics
- Crystalline Solids
- Dissertation
- Nuclei and Particles
- Physics from Evidence II
- Theories of Matter, Space and Time
- Advanced Quantum Physics
- Cosmology and the Early Universe
- Galaxies
- Intercultural Communication in a Global World
- Introduction to Energy in The Environment
- Lasers
- Lasers and Quanta 2
- Light and Matter
- Mathematical Methods for Scientists
- Medical Physics
- Nanoscience: technology and advanced materials
- Numerical Methods
- Partial Differential Equations
- Particle Physics
- Photons in Astrophysics
- Quantum Optics
- Relativity, Black Holes and Cosmology
- Space Plasma Physics
- Stellar Evolution
- Vector Calculus and Complex Variable Theory
- MPhys Final Year Synoptic Examination
- MPhys Project
- Advanced Lasers
- Advanced Quantum Physics
- Biomedical Application of Signal and Image Processing
- Computer Techniques in Physics
- Cosmology and the Early Universe
- Human Responses to Sound and Vibration
- Lasers
- Light and Matter
- Modelling with Differential Equations
- Nanoscience: technology and advanced materials
- Numerical Methods
- Optical Fibres and Waveguides
- Particle Physics
- Photons in Astrophysics
- Physics from Evidence II
- Physics of the Upper Atmosphere
- Quantum Information
- Quantum Optics
- Relativity, Black Holes and Cosmology
- Signal Processing
- Silicon Photonics
- Space Plasma Physics
- Stellar Evolution
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MPhys Physics at University of Southampton earn?
The median salary is £32,000 after 15 months, £32,000 after 3 years, £38,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £29,000 and £50,500. The £38,000 median after five years is £500 less than the UK median for Physics.
What do graduates of MPhys Physics at University of Southampton 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 Southampton?
95% 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 Southampton?
The typical offer is A*AA at A level, or 38 points in the IB. The average entrant had 164 UCAS points.
Is MPhys Physics at University of Southampton 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 Southampton include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on MPhys Physics at University of Southampton?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.