Overview

Through the Physics DipHE from The Open University UK you’ll learn to describe, analyse, test and explain phenomena in the physical world objectively and quantitatively, using appropriate mathematical tools and experimental methods.

Career opportunities:

With a physics qualification you’re well placed to enter both scientific and non-scientific jobs. The logical, reasoned approach needed for physics study is relevant to a wide range of private and public sector employment, so those with a good knowledge of physics and of its methods and techniques – particularly those who have good communication and interpersonal skills – are in demand.

Growth areas are predicted to be energy and sustainability, healthcare, telecommunications, bioinformatics, and technology transfer (transfer of scientific expertise to commercial products). Note that some careers may require further study, training and/or work experience.

Employers include engineering companies, renewable energy companies, central government, the financial sector, IT companies, the NHS, universities and others – in roles such as:

analysis and diagnostics
computer programming and modelling
data analysis and processing

information management
medical physicist
product design and development

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Physics and space
Essential mathematics
Planetary science and the search for life
Astronomy
Discovering mathematics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2027-02-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-09 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

87

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IELTS

5.5

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Credits

240 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Physics View 5 other Bachelors in Physics in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

87

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5.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification.
At The Open University we believe education should be open to all, so we provide a high-quality university education to anyone who wishes to realise their ambitions and fulfil their potential.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

8184 GBP / year

≈ 8184 GBP / year
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Citizens or residents

7784 GBP / year

≈ 7784 GBP / year

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