MPhys Physics with Quantum Science and Technologies
About this course
Master of Physics in Physics with Quantum Science and Technologies, a physics and physics with astrophysics degree centred on the emerging field of quantum science and technologies. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Laboratory Techniques, and Research Methods. Students complete an individual dissertation in the third year and undertake an extended research project across both semesters of the final year. The first year covers foundational concepts through compulsory modules such as Electricity and Magnetism, Motion and Relativity, Physics Skills - Programming and Data Analysis, and Waves, Light and Quanta. The second year builds on this with core studies in Classical Mechanics, Electromagnetism, Quantum Physics, and Statistical Mechanics. The third year introduces advanced compulsory modules including Atomic Physics, Nuclei and Particles, Theories of Matter, Space and Time, and Dissertation, alongside optional modules covering topics such as Cosmology and the Early Universe and Medical Physics. The final year focuses on high-level concepts through compulsory modules like Quantum Information, Quantum Optics, MPhys Project, and MPhys Synoptic Examination, while optional choices allow students to explore areas such as Particle Physics and Space Plasma Physics.
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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 20 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 78%
- Academic support: 98%
- Organisation and management: 89%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 84%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 45%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 25%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 25%
- Engineering professionals: 15%
- Natural and social science professionals: 15%
- Other Health Professionals: 10%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 70%
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 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Electricity and Magnetism
- Energy and Matter
- Lasers and Quanta 1
- 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
- Concepts of Quantum Science and Nano-technology
- Electromagnetism
- Lasers and Quanta 2
- Physics from Evidence I
- Quantum Physics
- Statistical Mechanics
- Wave Physics
- Atomic Physics
- Crystalline Solids
- Dissertation
- Light and Matter
- Nuclei and Particles
- Theories of Matter, Space and Time
- Computer Techniques in Physics
- Cosmology and the Early Universe
- Introduction to Energy in The Environment
- Medical Physics
- Nanoscience: technology and advanced materials
- Optical Sensors
- Photons in Astrophysics
- Physics from Evidence II
- Relativity, Black Holes and Cosmology
- MPhys Final Year Synoptic Examination
- MPhys Project
- Quantum Information
- Quantum Optics
- Advanced Quantum Physics
- Computer Techniques in Physics
- Cosmology and the Early Universe
- Nanoscience: technology and advanced materials
- Particle Physics
- Photons in Astrophysics
- Physics of the Upper Atmosphere
- Space Plasma Physics
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MPhys Physics with Quantum Science and Technologies 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 with Quantum Science and Technologies 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 with Quantum Science and Technologies 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 with Quantum Science and Technologies at University of Southampton?
The typical offer is A*AA at A level, or 38 points in the IB. The average entrant had 165 UCAS points.
How many students continue on MPhys Physics with Quantum Science and Technologies at University of Southampton?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.