Physics - MPhys

University of Strathclyde

A Physics degree from the University of Strathclyde equips graduates with highly sought‑after analytical, technical, and problem‑solving skills, opening doors to a wide range of careers across science, technology, and beyond.

The MPhys allows you to explore physics in greater depth than in the BSc Honours degree. It’s for those of you who want to pursue a professional career in physics, with classes designed to meet the needs of the professional physicist. In the final years of this course students will encounter modules that are necessary to produce a graduate physicist capable of working in a research environment in either industry or academia. In year 3, in addition to the core physics modules, you will choose an advanced module in computational and mathematical physics or in experimental physics, developing a sound understanding of experimental physics and instrumentation or numerical & computational skills. Students will also develop their problem solving skills and learn to communicate complex information effectively and concisely.

In Year 4 students can choose optional modules from a range of diverse topics, such as theoretical physics, plasma physics, atomic and molecular physics, quantum optics or photonics and then extend the depth of coverage of these subjects through Year 5. You will have the opportunity to develop your research skills via open-ended projects in both 4^th and 5^th year. These will be carried out within one of the department’s research groups, allowing you to engage in cutting-edge science while benefitting from our dynamic and diverse research culture.

Within the MPhys degree structure, the students have the opportunity to tailor their modules in the final two years, to a given specialisation in a particular subject area. This is done by selecting modules relating to an area of expertise, offered by the department and pursuing a project in that area, over the 4th and 5th years of study.