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University degree

Physics

University of Strathclyde
Qualification
Degree
Length
5 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
Full-time
Worth knowing: about 20% of students don't make it past first year here - ask the uni what support they offer.
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About this course

Study Mphys Physics at the University of Strathclyde. Institute of Physics-accredited. Times Higher Education University of the Year 2019.

Ranked in the top 5 in the UK for Physics (the Daily Mail University Guide Subject Tables 2026) By choosing to study physics at Strathclyde, you'll become part of a modern, research-focused community who are committed to developing the next generation of physicists. Our five-year integrated Masters (MPhys) programme builds on the four-year BSc foundation and provides the opportunity to delve deeper into our cutting-edge research areas. The extra year, including a semester embedded in a research group, develops advanced analytical skills sought after by research-intensive industries and academic research and allows you to explore your interests in-depth.

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
112-127 pts10%
160-175 pts15%
176-191 pts10%
224-239 pts35%
240+ pts35%
How they qualified
70% got in with alevel. The rest came in a mix of ways:
alevel70%
access10%
other10%
otherHE10%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
90%
In work or further study after
90%
In professional / skilled jobs
80%
Continue past first year
86%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£30,000
After 15 months
£27,500
3 years on
£32,500
5 years on
What students say National Student Survey
86%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching90%
Assessment & feedback78%
Academic support57%
Well organised73%
Learning resources77%
Student community90%
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Where this degree can lead
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When you're ready, the full entry requirements and application are on University of Strathclyde's own site.
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