Physics

University of Edinburgh · Edinburgh

Qualification

Degree

Length

5 yrs

UK fees / yr

£9,535

Study

Full-time

Robin · your guide

Here's the honest picture on this course - what you'd study, whether you'd likely get in, what it pays, and where it leads. Everything's real data.

About this course

Physics is the study of the fundamental processes of our Universe. This MPhys programme covers all aspects of physics, from the very basics to the current frontiers of knowledge. Physics is the study of the fundamental processes of our Universe, and its laws underpin the other natural sciences.

Our flexible MPhys Physics degree programme reflects this central role and covers all aspects of physics, from the very basics to the current frontiers of knowledge. The early years of the programme are broad-based, providing a robust foundation for advanced physics and mathematics courses. In later years, you can specialise by taking courses from different fields based on your interests and career ambitions.

Could you get in?

The grades students arrived with

160-175 pts15%

192-207 pts5%

208-223 pts15%

224-239 pts20%

240+ pts35%

How they qualified

85% got in with alevel. The rest came in a mix of ways:

alevel85%

baccalaureate10%

degree5%