MPhys Physics with Advanced Research
About this course
MPhys in Physics, combining theoretical, experimental and computational approaches. Core topics include Programming, Microelectronics, Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, and Research Methods. Students can choose advanced modules in Photonics, Nanoscience, Quantum Physics, Plasma Physics, or Solid-State Physics. The final year includes an extended research project within a departmental research group.
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Entry requirements
A level: Standard entry requirements*: ABB (Physics and Mathematics) IB: Standard entry requirements*: Year 1 entry: 32 (Physics HL5, Mathematics HL5) Year 2 entry: 34 (Physics HL6, Mathematics HL6)
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What students say
Based on about 24 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 94%
- Assessment and feedback: 85%
- Academic support: 98%
- Organisation and management: 88%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 81%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 70 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 79%
- Left higher education: 21%
What graduates do next
Based on about 16 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 30%
- Working and studying: 30%
- Further study: 35%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 40%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Natural and social science professionals: 5%
- Information Technology Professionals: 5%
- Teaching Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 120 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 4%
- South East: 1%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 89%
Who gets in
Based on about 60 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 86%
- A degree: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 9%
- No formal qualifications: 3%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of fully meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist.
Modules
- Experimental Physics
- Mechanics & Waves
- Quantum Physics & Electromagnetism
- Mathematics
- Computational & Physics Skills
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Gases, Liquids & Thermodynamics
- Experimental Physics I
- Physics Skills
- Experimental Physics II
- Computational & Mathematical Physics
- Physics project
- Topics in Physics
- Topics in Solid State Physics
- Topics in Nanoscience
- Topics in Photonics
- Topics in Complex and Nonlinear Systems
- Topics in Quantum Physics
- Topics in Atomic, Molecular & Nuclear Physics
- Applied High Performance Computing
- MPhys Advanced Research Project ( 60 credits)
- Research Skills
- Advanced Topics in Physics
- Advanced Topics in Solid State Physics
- Advanced Topics in Nanoscience
- Advanced Topics in Quantum Physics – Quantum Technologies
- Advanced Topics in Electromagnetism & Plasma Physics
- Advanced Computational Physics
- Advanced Topics in Quantum Optics
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MPhys Physics with Advanced Research at University of Strathclyde earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £27,500 after 3 years, £32,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,000 and £40,000. The £32,500 median after five years is £6,000 less than the UK median for Physics.
What do graduates of MPhys Physics with Advanced Research at University of Strathclyde do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MPhys Physics with Advanced Research at University of Strathclyde?
93% 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 Advanced Research at University of Strathclyde?
The average entrant had 179 UCAS points.
Is MPhys Physics with Advanced Research at University of Strathclyde 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 Advanced Research at University of Strathclyde include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on MPhys Physics with Advanced Research at University of Strathclyde?
79% of students continued into their second year, and 21% left higher education.