MPhys Physics with Philosophy
About this course
MPhys (Hons) in Physics with Philosophy, a degree in the Physics and Philosophy subject area combining physical sciences and philosophical enquiry. Core topics include Statistics, Research Methods, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The course is accredited by the Institute of Physics. The first year covers core foundations through Classical and Quantum Waves, Mathematical, Computational and Professional Skills 1, Knowledge and Perception, and Electromagnetism and Relativity. The second year introduces Thermodynamics and Electromagnetism, Mathematics, Professional Skills and Introduction to Laboratories, Statistical and Solid State Physics, and Philosophy of Science, alongside optional philosophy modules. The third year continues with Philosophy of Physics and Classical Mechanics and Advanced Laboratories for Physics with Philosophy, while offering diverse optional modules in physics and philosophy. The final year centres on the MPhys Research Project and Skills alongside advanced optional topics in both disciplines.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA including Physics and Mathematics. IB: 36 points overall, including 5 in Higher Level Mathematics (either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretations) or 6 in Standard Level Mathematics (Analysis and Approaches), plus 5 in Higher Level Physics.
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What students say
Based on about 141 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 83%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 88%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 79%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 160 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 94%
- Left higher education: 3%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 3%
What graduates do next
Based on about 28 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 25%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 15%
- Natural and social science professionals: 15%
- Information Technology Professionals: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 145 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 4%
- North West: 10%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 22%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 6%
- London: 33%
- South East: 9%
- South West: 6%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 155 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 96%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- Access course: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 1%
- No formal qualifications: 1%
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): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Classical and Quantum Waves
- Mathematical, Computational and Professional Skills 1
- Knowledge and Perception
- Electromagnetism and Relativity
- Mathematical, Computational and Professional Skills 2
- Logic
- Thermodynamics and Electromagnetism
- Mathematics, Professional Skills and Introduction to Laboratories
- Statistical and Solid State Physics
- Quantum, Atomic, Nuclear and Particle Physics
- Philosophy of Science
- Aesthetics
- Applied Ethics
- Being and Reason
- Knowledge and Social Sciences
- Logic and Paradox
- Love, Law, and Solidarity: Recognition from Rousseau to Honneth
- Politics and Freedom: Anarchism and Conservatism
- Religious Ethics
- The Limits of Reason: Kant's Theoretical and Practical Philosophy
- Philosophy of Physics
- Classical Mechanics and Advanced Laboratories for Physics with Philosophy
- Plasma Physics and Fusion
- Quantum Mechanics
- Advanced Theoretical Techniques and Modelling Matter
- Stars and Galaxies
- Condensed Matter Physics: Electrons in Solids
- Relativity and Cosmology
- Medical Physics
- Nuclear and Particle
- Quantum Science and Technologies
- Astrobiology
- Advanced Sensors and Instrumentation
- Mobile Communications and Internet Protocols
- Mind and Morality
- Contemporary Issues in Bioethics
- Causation and Laws
- Experimental Philosophy: The Philosophy of Psychology
- World and Mind
- Buddhism as Philosophy
- Philosophy of Christianity
- Foundations of Mathematics
- Consciousness
- Theories of Social Justice
- Cognitive Anomalies, Decision-Making, and Democracy
- Nine Art Works, Nine Philosophical Problems
- Property and Self-Ownership
- Topics in Feminist Philosophy
- The Nature of Time
- Action and Agency
- Happiness, Utility and Wellbeing
- German Idealism: Moral, Legal & Political Philosophy
- Introduction to Clinical Engineering and Physiological Systems
- Scientific Supercomputing
- MPhys Research Project and Skills
- Biophysics
- Advanced Condensed Matter Physics
- From Subatomic to Nuclear Astrophysics
- Advanced Quantum Mechanics
- Advanced Plasma Physics for Fusion and Applications
- Cosmic Horizons
- Medical Imaging And Physics
- Research Topics in Nanotechnology: Advanced Data Storage and Spintronics
- Machine Vision and Human Machine Interaction
- Innovation Management
- Practical Skills in Virtual Anatomy and Morphology
- Future Healthcare And Computer Aided Diagnosis
- Advanced Topics in Political Philosophy
- Comparative Analytic Theology
- Topics in the Philosophy of Artificial Intelligence
- Phenomenology and Psychiatry
- Philosophical Theology after Maimonides
- Human and Machine Creativity
- Freedom, Right, and Revolution: Post-Kantian Moral, Legal, and Political Philosophy
- Topics in Perception and Emotion
- Problem Based Learning: Government and Health Data
- Problem Based Learning: Surveillance Capitalism
- Wittgenstein's Tractatus
- Time, Tense, and Existence
- Buddhism, Ethics, and the Self
- Advanced Topics in Ethics
- Ancient Philosophy
- Fictionalism
- Topics in Consciousness and Representation
- Social Justice and Political Economy
- Using and Abusing Language
- Models and Modelling in Science and Technology
- Truth
- Research Skills and Dissemination Practice
- Freedom and Metaphysics
- Ethics and Epistemology of Digital Methods in Science
- Thinking About Happiness
- Science-Engaged Analytic Theology
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MPhys Physics with Philosophy at University of York earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £26,500 after 3 years, £33,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,500 and £45,500. The £33,000 median after five years is £5,500 less than the UK median for Physics.
What do graduates of MPhys Physics with Philosophy at University of York do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MPhys Physics with Philosophy at University of York?
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 Philosophy at University of York?
The typical offer is AAA at A level, or 36 points in the IB. The average entrant had 142 UCAS points.
Is MPhys Physics with Philosophy at University of York 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 Philosophy at University of York include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on MPhys Physics with Philosophy at University of York?
94% of students continued into their second year, and 3% left higher education.