Physics

Enhance your understanding of both fundamental and applied physics on this accredited four-year course.

You'll receive an excellent grounding in a range of physics, mathematics and experimental methods. This work will prepare you for advanced study or a career within this exciting field of science.

You'll also benefit from access to the cutting-edge research being carried out by our internationally recognised research groups at Imperial.

This course offers you the flexibility to tailor learning towards your career interests as your studies progress.

You'll have the opportunity to specialise across a variety of topics including cosmology, laser technology and quantum physics, and develop your practical skills through extensive laboratory work.

This will help you to gain expertise in using apparatus, conducting experiments, interpreting data, problem-solving and scientific presentation. The computing aspects of the programme will also augment your programming skills in Python.

This course allows you to build on the BSc curriculum by completing an integrated year of study at Master's level, including a module preparing you for the research environment.

Your work will culminate in a substantial final-year project, allowing you to explore an area of physics in detail.

Professional accreditation

This degree is professionally accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP).

With a professionally accredited degree, you’ll be able to demonstrate to employers that you have achieved an industry-recognised standard of competency. Professional accreditation also provides international recognition of your qualifications, which you can use to launch a career abroad.

Our MSci Physics courses also fully satisfy the academic requirements for professional registration as a Chartered Physicist (CPhys). This is a highly respected qualification earned by professionals working in physics, and can help you to enhance your career prospects and earning potential.