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Engineering Physics, MPhys, Heriot-Watt University

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Heriot-Watt University

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The award How you will study Study duration Course start Domestic course fees International course fees
MPhysFull-time5 yearsSeptemberGBP 9250GBP 17960

About Engineering Physics, MPhys - at Heriot-Watt University

Our Engineering Physics degree looks at engineering applications of physics in areas such as Microelectronics, Optics and Electromagnetism. It will help you develop a creative approach to solving engineering-related problems.

The course includes practical, theoretical and skill-based studies in Materials Science, Electronics, and Computer Modelling. This Engineering Physics degree will give you the knowledge and skills required by both the industry and service sectors. You'll also be well prepared for a career in research.

Accreditation

This integrated masters in Engineering Physics (MPhys) is accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of fully meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist.

Employability

Work and study

This is what our MPhys Engineering Physics students are doing six months after graduating:

  • 45% are working
  • 45% are studying
  • 0% are working and studying.

Managerial/professional position

  • 55% of those working are in a professional/managerial position six months after graduating.

Salary

  • The average salary of students six months after graduating: £24000
  • The average UK salary of students six months after graduating from a similar course: £20000

Jobs

These are the most common jobs students go into six months after graduating:

  • Sales occupations
  • Information technology and telecommunications professionals
  • Business, research and administrative professionals
  • Engineering professionals
  • Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations
  • Elementary occupations

Notes about fees for this course

Status*Scotland / EU**England / Northern Ireland / WalesInternationalFeePaid by SAAS£9,250£17,960

* Your residency 'status' is usually defined as the country where you have been ordinarily resident for the three years before the start of your course. Find out more about tuition fees.

** European Union countries, not including England, Northern Ireland or Wales.

Scholarships and bursaries

Featured scholarships

Bursaries for students from England, Northern Ireland or Wales starting undergraduate degree courses in 2018

In addition to government maintenance loans and grants towards the costs of fees and living costs, we are offering generous financial support to attract and support eligible students from England, Northern Ireland or Wales:

  • Heriot-Watt University Bursary (up to £3,100 per year)
  • Heriot-Watt Academic Scholarship (£1,000 per year)

View our full range of undergraduate scholarships.

Entry requirements

Year 1

  • Highers AAAB or ABBBB with A in Maths or Physics
  • A-Levels BBB to include Physics and Maths
  • Scottish Baccalaureate Pass with BC in Adv. Higher Maths and Physics
  • Int. Baccalaureate 29 points to include Higher Level Mathematics and Physics
  • HNC B in graded unit. Relevant HNC - please contact Admissions Tutor to discuss further
  • Additional information Entry normally to include Physics and Mathematics Highers or A-Levels at A or B and for Chemical Physics B in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry

Year 2

  • Advanced Highers BB in Maths and Physics plus Highers
  • A-Levels AAB with AA in Maths and Physics
  • Scottish Baccalaureate Distinction with BB in Adv. Higher Mathematics and Physics
  • HNC A in graded unit. Relevant HNC - subject to satisfactory tutor reference and interview. Please contact Admissions Tutor to discuss further.
  • HND BB in graded units. Relevant HND - subject to satisfactory tutor reference and interview. Please contact Admissions Tutor to discuss further.

Year 3

  • HND AA in graded units. Relevant HND - subject to satisfactory tutor reference and interview. Please contact Admissions Tutor to discuss further.

Additional information

  • A range of alternative qualifications may be accepted including good qualifications in non-scientific subjects. We will also consider mature applicants with appropriate work experience. Advanced qualifications should be in Physics and Mathematics.

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