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The award
MPhys
How long you will study
5 years
Domestic course fees
GBP 9250
How you will study
full-time
Course starts
September
International course fees
GBP 17960
This Physics degree covers subjects including dynamics, electromagnetic fields and optics. These areas lead onto the quantum world of subatomic particles, the unique nature of laser light, and the philosophically challenging ideas of quantum physics and astrophysics. Mathematics also plays an important part in understand physical concepts in more depth. In later years, the course will offer you various topics, including Laser Physics, Photonics, Semiconductor Physics, Instrumentation, Nuclear Physics and Elementary Particles.
Through research projects, you'll be able to develop skills in experimental design or computational modelling. The course will also help with your practical abilities, initiative and teamwork. The Physics degree is mathematically rigorous and suitable if you're interested in a career in research.
Accreditation
This integrated masters in Physics (MPhys) is accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of fully meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist.
<img src="/study/uk/undergraduate/img/susan-chan.jpg" alt="Susan Chan">As a student I was awarded summer internships in research groups. It was great to be part of the research going on in Physics at Heriot-Watt. I was able to see what research was like and this helped me find my PhD place.
Susan Chan, Physics BScEmployability
Work and study
This is what our MPhys Physics students are doing six months after graduating:
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Learn More About This Course
There is more information about this course available on the Heriot-Watt University website
Notes about fees for this course
| Status* | Scotland / EU** | England / Northern Ireland / Wales | International |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fee | Paid 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:
View our full range of undergraduate scholarships.
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