Physics with Theoretical Physics (Hons)

Overview

In the MPhys Physics with Theoretical Physics (Hons) degree from Loughborough University you will be given the opportunity to develop the skills of a theoretical physicist and the physics thinking that has the potential to alter the way you look at the world around you.

Over the three years of the course you will study such areas as symmetry, conservation laws, electromagnetism, relativity, condensed matter, quantum physics and physics of materials, with advanced physics modules informed by departmental research in the final year, the chance to carry out an individual project and optional modules that allow you to tailor the course to your particular interests.

In addition to the core physics course you will take additional modules that will provide the opportunity to think like a theoretical physicist and understand what it means to progress the theoretical underpinnings of physics. The final year of the MPhys includes advanced physics and applied mathematics modules alongside a substantial research project in theoretical physics.

The option of undertaking a placement year will allow you to gain skills and knowledge sought-after in the workplace, making our graduates highly employable.

What's the difference between MPhys and BSc?

At BSc level you will seek to appreciate the cutting edge of the discipline and at MPhys level you will be provided with opportunities to contribute original findings to the discipline itself.

All our innovative new courses include BSc and MPhys options and an advanced research project.

The MPhys courses may be taken in four or five years. The five-year version of the course includes either a sandwich year of employment in industry or a year of study abroad between the second and the third or the third and the fourth year of study.

You can change the shape of your studies as your interests evolve. Many transfer possibilities exist. You can delay the choice between MPhys and BSc course until the end of Year 2.

Your future career

The excellent industry links within the Department of Physics are a correlation to the strong track record in graduate employability. Our students graduate with transferable skills and are equipped with the necessary practical and theoretical knowledge required to progress in a professional science related career. The wide-ranging transferable skills allow our students to pursue non-physics careers such as education, management, and finance.

This course will not have any graduates until 2022. However, we know from experience in our existing courses that graduates should be well placed for a wide range of career paths.

2018 Physics graduates have been able to pursue rewarding careers with organisations including The Manufacturing Technology Centre, AECOM, National Instruments and Systra Ltd.  

Accreditation

The Physics degree courses are accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP). Holders of accredited degrees are eligible for IOP membership and can follow a route to professional registration as a RSci or CPhys.