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Physics
- MPhys
- 5 Years
- Full-time
- 14/09/2026
- Undergraduate
- University of Strathclyde
Course summary
Physics is behind everything from pure research through to applied engineering.
Why Physics at Strathclyde?
Develop skills that will enable you to become a successful physicist and maximise your career options.
Computational physics is embedded in the first three years of the degree.
Learn from academics at the forefront of their research field.
Complete your training in laboratory work with a research project in one of the department’s research labs.
Opportunity to undertake a summer industrial placement.
Accredited by the Institute of Physics.
Your Career
Career opportunities are many and varied. Our graduates are found in roles within areas such as the defence industry, photonics industry and the oil and gas industry.
Recent graduate job roles include:
Renewable energy scientist
Environmental scientist
Medical physicists
Systems engineers
Defence scientists
Patent examiners
Actuaries
Treasury analysts
Research scientists
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
How to apply
Apply by
14 January
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- F303
- Institution code:
- S78
- Campus name:
- University of Strathclyde
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - ABB
Physics B, Maths B.
Scottish Higher - AAAB - AABBB
Physics B, Maths B. In sixth year Advanced Higher Physics and Mathematics recommended, which will be counted as separate qualifications to Highers in these subjects.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 34 - 32 points
Year 1 entry: 32 points, Physics HL5, Maths HL5.
Year 2 entry: 34 points, Physics HL6, Maths HL6.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H2, H2, H2, H3, H3
including Physics and Mathematics both at H2
Scottish HNC
Considered on an individual basis, contact us for advice.
Historical entry grades data BETA
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
For further information on tuition fees, additional costs and funding for this programme, please view the "Fees and funding" section on the programme website.
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Course contact details
Physics - UG
Email:study@phys.strath.ac.uk
Phone:0141 548 3362
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