Study Physics - MSci (Hons) at UCL (University College London) in the UK, Physics and Astronomy

Physics - MSci (Hons)

UK

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What will I learn?

This four-year programme offers an additional year of study on top of the Physics BSc, during which students have the opportunity to specialise further by taking advanced optional modules, and undertaking a research project. Compulsory modules in the first year provide a firm foundation in quantum and classical physics, underpinned by mathematics and a practical skills module which includes computing skills training.The second year includes a compulsory module in quantum physics and its application to atoms and molecules, statistical thermodynamics and electromagnetic theory, along with further mathematics. The quantum and condensed matter elements of the core are completed in the third year.The second and third year also include practical laboratory and project modules and optional modules to develop further and enhance knowledge of a range of physics topics.

Which department am I in?

Physics and Astronomy

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
£37,500.00 (US$ 48,429) per year
Undergraduate student in UCL self-catered halls £304 Per week

This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

UCL (University College London) - Bloomsbury Campus

Gower Street,

London,

Greater London,

WC1E 6BT, Southern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

GradesA*AASubjectsA*A in Mathematics and Physics required (in any order). Biology, Chemistry and Further Mathematics preferred.GCSEsEnglish Language and Mathematics at grade C or 5.Points39SubjectsA total of 19 points in three higher level subjects including grade 7 and grade 6 in Mathematics and Physics, in any order, with no higher level score below 5. The programme will accept either 'Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches' or 'Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation' at higher level.Level 1:

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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