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University degree

Theoretical 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

MPhys (Hons) Theoretical Physics (with a year abroad) Explore phenomena which experimentation can't easily explain, with a year abroad Book your place for our Open Days on Saturday 12 September and Sunday 13 September 2026. On a foundation of advanced physics, you'll build your understanding of theoretical techniques. You'll use mathematical analysis and an various computational methods to address complex problems.

You'll learn key skills of analysis and research and write scientific reports. Working to industry standards, you'll simulate huge physical systems using our supercomputers.

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
<48 pts1%
48-63 pts1%
64-79 pts1%
80-95 pts1%
96-111 pts3%
112-127 pts15%
128-143 pts18%
144-159 pts28%
160-175 pts13%
176-191 pts7%
192-207 pts5%
208-223 pts2%
224-239 pts2%
240+ pts4%
How they qualified
94% got in with alevel. The rest came in a mix of ways:
alevel94%
none4%
baccalaureate1%
otherHE1%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
89%
Continue past first year
What graduates earn over time
£30,000
3 years on
£37,500
5 years on
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