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Physics with Quantum Computing

  • Master of Physics
  • 4 Years
  • Full-Time
  • September 2027
  • Undergraduate
Stag Hill
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Course summary

Why choose this course
Quantum technologies harness the unusual features of the quantum world to perform tasks that are difficult with conventional technologies alone. These courses cover the full spectrum of this exciting and rapidly developing field – from lasers and photonics to quantum physics, quantum information and quantum computing. There are two unique aspects of both our courses:

Get industry-ready and gain the skills employers want with our award-winning Professional Training placements:

  • With the BSc Physics with Quantum Computing degree, you have the option to take a paid Professional Training placement in industry, giving you invaluable hands-on experience to enhance your employability. Our students have placed all over the world including the NPL (UK), CERN (Switzerland) and TRIUMF (Canada).

  • On our MPhys, you’ll take a year-long, masters-level integrated research placement. This can be in one of our world-leading research groups or at one of our international partner institutions.

Our focus on undergraduate research and innovation:

  • All undergraduates have the opportunity to apply for paid 8-10 week summer research placements in our research groups and those of our South East Physics Network partners.

  • We offer in-house ‘research and innovation’ and ‘enterprise’ grants that students can apply for to fund a research placement, attend a conference or develop a new business idea.

We’re preparing you for the future by integrating AI into every course, building digital skills, confidence and creativity that employers value in tomorrow’s workplace.

What you will study
Our physics and quantum computing courses combine elements of traditional physics with the study of quantum technologies, providing students with the ideal foundation to start a career in this emerging field.

You’ll learn about existing quantum technologies, such as the devices used to transmit internet data and those behind the lasers in Blu-ray players.

During your first year, you can switch between any of our specialist physics courses. You can apply to study for either a BSc or an MPhys. The latter is a direct route to a masters qualification, known as an integrated masters. On an MPhys, you’ll spend a year doing integrated research before returning for your final masters-level modules.

Modules

Course Modules

To see the full range of modules for this course please visit our website – the link is under the Course contact details. You will also find full details of the programme, including programme structure, assessment methods, contact hours and Graduate prospects.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Stag Hill

Study options

  • Master of Physics • Full-Time • Placement (mandatory) • 4 Years

Start dates

  • September 2027

Apply by
13 January 2027

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
01XY
Institution code:
S85
Campus name:
Stag Hill
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

Apply by
13 January 2027

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:
01XY
Institution code:
S85
Campus name:
Stag Hill

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

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Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level
AAA-AAB

Overall:
AAA-AAB

We do not include General Studies or Critical Thinking in our offers.

Required Subjects:
Mathematics at grade A and Physics
Applicants taking the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass.

UCAS Tariff
Not accepted

Scottish Higher
AAAAB-AAABB

Overall:
AAAAB-AAABB

Required Subjects:
Mathematics grade A and physics.

GCSE or Equivalent:
English Language: Scottish National 5 - C

Access to HE Diploma

Overall:
QAA recognised Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits overall including 45 at Distinction - 39 at Distinction and 6 at Merit.

Required Subjects:
Modules must be in relevant subjects.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE English Language at Grade C(4).

Scottish Advanced Higher
AAA-AAB

Overall:
AAA-AAB

Required Subjects:
Mathematics at grade A and Physics

GCSE or Equivalent:
English Language: Scottish National 5 - C

Extended Project
A

Applicants taking the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) will receive our standard A-level offer, plus an alternate offer of one A-level grade lower, subject to achieving an A grade in the EPQ. The one grade reduction will not apply to any required subjects.

This grade reduction will not combine with other grade reduction policies, such as contextual admissions policy or In2Surrey.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
35-34

Overall:
35-34

Required Subjects:
Physics HL5/SL6 and either Mathematics Analysis and Approaches HL6/SL7 or Mathematics Applications and Interpretations HL6.

GCSE or Equivalent:
English A HL4/SL4 or English B HL5/SL6

WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales

Overall:
Pass overall with AAA-AAB from a combination of the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales and two A-levels. Applicants taking the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass.

Required subjects:
A-level mathematics at grade A and A-level physics.

A-level General Studies and A-level Critical Thinking are not accepted.

GCSE or equivalent: English Language at grade 4 (C).

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
D*DD

Overall:
D*DD in the Extended Diploma and A level Mathematics grade A.

Required Subjects:
BTEC must be in a relevant subject. Also A level Mathematics grade A.

Applications are considered on an individual basis, taking into account qualifications achieved, predicted grades, personal statement and academic reference. Conditional offers are specified in terms of required grades; we do not make offers in terms of overall UCAS tariff.

We understand that predicted grades are an estimate and will consider applicants who have predicted grades that are a little lower than our published requirement. Any offers we make will align with the grades shown above unless a grade reduction can be offered under our Contextual Admissions policy or our In2Surrey scheme. Details can be found here: https://www.surrey.ac.uk/schools-colleges/contextual-admissions-policy

Applicants with a mixed qualification profile (e.g. those taking A-levels and BTEC qualifications) are encouraged to contact admissions@surrey.ac.uk for guidance on the grades accepted.

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)66.0 overall with 5.5 in each element

https://www.surrey.ac.uk/apply/international/english-language-requirements

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course 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

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England, Scotland, Wales & Northern IrelandTBC

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

Please see our website for up-to-date information on our fees for 2027/28:

https://www.surrey.ac.uk/fees-and-funding/tuition-fees/undergraduate-2027-entry

Sponsorship information

Scholarships and bursaries 1

The University of Surrey offers a range of scholarships and bursaries to support our students, please visit https://www.surrey.ac.uk/fees-and-funding/scholarships-and-bursaries for more details.

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