Physics University of Southampton

Overview

At the Physics Mphys course offered by the University of Southampton , your studies and practical work will be improved by expertise in areas such as photonics, astronomy, particle physics and quantum mechanics.

As part of your course you’ll:

• get a thorough training in the theories of physics and astronomy

• develop problem-solving skills to test theories of physics

• do an individual dissertation in year 3

• spend time embedded in one of our research groups and do an extended research project in year 4

Specialist facilities include:

• an observatory with high-spec telescopes
• a clean room for fabrication at the atomic level
• the Optoelectronics Research Centre - one of the world’s leading institutes for photonics research

If you’re a high-performing student, you may also be invited to join one of our flagship programmes. These are 4-year, MPhys Masters courses:

• Particle Physics with Research Year Abroad
• Physics with Industrial Placement
• Physics with Year of Experimental Research

If you’d like to mix socially with Physics and Astronomy students, you can join the Physics Society (Physoc) and the Astronomy Society (Astrosoc). The Physics department also hosts the award-winning Physics Women’s Network, open to all genders.

Physics offers an academic scholarship scheme worth up to £20,000, plus an unconditional offer based on a competitive exam taken at applicant visit days.

Career Opportunities

This degree will allow you to develop and evidence subject-specific and targeted employability skills. This includes the required skill set for a range of future careers, further study, or starting your own business.

The skills you can expect to focus on and gain from this course include:

• Research

• Critical thinking

• Self-management

• Confidence

• Communication

Accreditation

Our MPhys Physics programmes are accredited by the Institute of Physics.