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University degree
Physics
University of York · York
Qualification
Degree
Length
5 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
Full-time
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About this course
Accelerate towards a career as a professional physicist with a prestigious industrial placement. MPhys (Hons) Physics (with a year in industry) Accelerate towards a career as a professional physicist with a prestigious industrial placement. Book your place for our Open Days on Saturday 12 September and Sunday 13 September 2026.
Physics is the study of the fundamental forces of the universe. Understand the nature of waves and particles, and the structure of matter. You will gain a thorough grounding in physics, scientific principles and methods.
You'll investigate subjects like nanosystems, semiconductors, fusion plasmas, biophysics, and quantum computing.
Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
112-127 pts20%
128-143 pts10%
144-159 pts30%
160-175 pts10%
176-191 pts10%
208-223 pts10%
224-239 pts10%
How they qualified
100% got in with alevel.
alevel100%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts Pay & prospects
90%
In work or further study after
70%
In professional / skilled jobs
89%
Continue past first year
93%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£32,000
After 15 months
£30,000
3 years on
£37,500
5 years on
What students say National Student Survey
93%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching89%
Assessment & feedback78%
Academic support65%
Well organised83%
Learning resources84%
Student community84%
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Where this degree can lead
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