MPhys Physics with Mathematics
About this course
Master of Physics in Physics with Mathematics, a physics and mathematics degree combining experimental and theoretical physics with advanced mathematical study. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, and Research Methods. The course is delivered in collaboration with the Mathematical Sciences department and features a final-year research project. The first year covers foundational concepts through Electricity and Magnetism, Energy and Matter, and Linear Algebra for Physics. The second year progresses with Classical Mechanics, Electromagnetism, Partial Differential Equations, and Quantum Physics. Year three includes Atomic Physics, Crystalline Solids, Nuclei and Particles, and a Dissertation. The final year involves an MPhys Project and Modelling with Differential Equations, while optional modules allow students to specialise in areas such as Advanced Quantum Physics, Gravitational Waves, Lasers, Light and Matter, Numerical Methods, and Quantum Optics.
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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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What students say
Based on about 75 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 79%
- Learning opportunities: 80%
- Assessment and feedback: 73%
- Academic support: 87%
- Organisation and management: 79%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 75%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 35 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 66%
- Working and studying: 12%
- Further study: 8%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 20%
- Engineering professionals: 15%
- Natural and social science professionals: 15%
- Other Health Professionals: 15%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- 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 195 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 9%
- London: 27%
- South East: 42%
- South West: 14%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 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
- Linear Algebra for Physics
- 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
- Classical Mechanics
- Electromagnetism
- Partial Differential Equations
- Physics from Evidence I
- Quantum Physics
- Statistical Mechanics
- Vector Calculus and Complex Variable Theory
- Wave Physics
- Atomic Physics
- Computer Techniques in Physics
- Crystalline Solids
- Dissertation
- Nuclei and Particles
- Numerical Methods
- Physics from Evidence II
- Relativity, Black Holes and Cosmology
- Theories of Matter, Space and Time
- Advanced General Relativity
- MPhys Final Year Synoptic Examination
- MPhys Project
- Modelling with Differential Equations
- Advanced Quantum Physics
- Gravitational Waves
- Lasers
- Light and Matter
- Numerical Methods
- Quantum Optics
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MPhys Physics with Mathematics at University of Southampton earn?
The median salary is £33,000 after 15 months, £32,000 after 3 years, £42,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £31,500 and £55,000. The £42,500 median after five years is £4,000 more than the UK median for Physics.
What do graduates of MPhys Physics with Mathematics at University of Southampton do next?
87% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MPhys Physics with Mathematics at University of Southampton?
79% 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 Mathematics at University of Southampton?
The typical offer is A*AA at A level, or 38 points in the IB. The average entrant had 159 UCAS points.
Is MPhys Physics with Mathematics 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.
How many students continue on MPhys Physics with Mathematics at University of Southampton?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.