MPhys Physics
About this course
MPhys in Physics, exploring fundamental principles across classical and modern scientific disciplines. Core topics include Programming, Microelectronics, Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. Students complete a dedicated research placement year during the final stage of the programme.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA-AAB / Required subjects: mathematics grade A and physics. IB: 35 - 34 / Required subjects: Physics HL5/SL6 and either Mathematics Analysis and Approaches HL6/SL7 or Mathematics Applications and Interpretations HL6. BTEC: D*DD. Additionally, A-level mathematics grade A. / Required subjects: BTEC Extended Diploma must be in a relevant subject.
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What students say
Based on about 23 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 96%
- Learning opportunities: 91%
- Assessment and feedback: 85%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 86%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 90%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 14 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 25%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 20%
- Natural and social science professionals: 10%
- Finance Professionals: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 75 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 7%
- London: 31%
- South East: 45%
- South West: 9%
- Wales: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Fundamentals Of Physics
- Essential Mathematics
- Scientific Investigation Skills
- Oscillations And Waves
- The Universe
- Mathematical And Computational Physics
- Properties Of Matter
- Atoms And Quanta
- Energy, Entropy And Numerical Physics
- Electromagnetism, Scalar And Vector Fields
- Solid State Physics
- Quantum Physics
- From Atoms To Lasers
- Electromagnetic Waves
- Nuclear And Particle Physics
- Introduction To Astronomy
- Inviscid Fluid Dynamics
- Frontiers In Physics
- Research Techniques In Astronomy
- Modern Methods In Experiment And Modelling
- Superconducting Quantum Processors
- Financial Methods And Quantum Optimisation
- Research Year Interim Dissertation
- Research Year Dissertation
- Research Year Dissertation
- Explosive Stellar Phenomena
- General Relativity
- Principles Of Data Science
- Advanced Quantum Mechanics
- Nuclear Energy And Applications
- Quantum Machine Learning
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MPhys Physics at University of Surrey earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £30,500 after 3 years, £41,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £33,000 and £55,500. The £41,000 median after five years is £2,500 more than the UK median for Physics.
What do graduates of MPhys Physics at University of Surrey 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 at University of Surrey?
96% 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 Surrey?
The typical offer is AAA at A level. The average entrant had 129 UCAS points.
How many students continue on MPhys Physics at University of Surrey?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.