Aberystwyth University

MPhys Physics (with integrated year in industry)

Aberystwyth UniversityAberystwyth, United Kingdom

Course overview

Why study

Physics at Aberystwyth? On completion of this degree you will leave with a degree and MPhys qualification. Enhance your employability with our year in industry.

This course is accredited by the IOP (Institute of Physics). Physics has been taught at Aberystwyth since its foundation and it continues to be an innovative learning experience for all. You will be taught by experts in their field.

Our Researchers are involved in the current European Space Agency ExoMars 2020 Project and engineering low dimensional materials (i.e. graphene). The Department offers a number of modules through the medium of Welsh. Check out the module tab for further information!

Department of Physics Lecturers are all qualified to PhD level and have a track record of research in their fields of specialisation.

Key highlights

  • Accredited by the IOP (Institute of Physics)
  • Integrated year in industry to enhance employability
  • Researchers involved in the European Space Agency ExoMars 2020 Project
  • Research into engineering low dimensional materials such as graphene
  • Some modules available through the medium of Welsh
  • Taught by PhD-qualified lecturers with established research records

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 120-128 — UCAS Tariff 128 - 120 A Levels ABB-BBB with B in Physics and B in Mathematics GCSE requirements (minimum grade C/4): English or Welsh and Mathematics BTEC National Diploma: DDM-DMM with specified subject and B in A level…
  • A-level: ABB-BBB — to include with B in Physics and B in Mathematics
  • GCSE: C/4 — to include English, Mathematics
  • BTEC: DDM-DMM — to include with specified subject and B; BTEC National Diploma
  • International Baccalaureate: 30-32 — overall with 5 points

Scholarships

  • Aberystwyth Regional Scholarships

    Students will be eligible for a £2,000 reduction in tuition fees for each year of their studies at Aberystwyth University.

    Up to £2,000
  • Caru Aber International Award

    Caru Aber International Award gives a £1,000 tuition fee discount (for every year of study) to any international fee-paying students who spent a period of time studying with us as an associate student.

    Up to £1,000
  • International Accommodation Award

    This award means that for students who choose to live in our on-campus Cwrt Mawr housing, there is no cost for the first year of study.

  • International Family Award

    International Family Award – giving you a £1,000 reduction in tuition fees for every year of your studies.

    Up to £1,000
  • Margaret Evelyn “Lynne” Williams Bursary

    The Bursary is worth £500 during the first year of study and a maximum of two awards will be available each year.

    Up to £500
  • Mathematics Department Award

    Up to £500 a year.

  • Music Scholarships

    £650 a year Music Scholarships are open to UK and international applicants.

    Up to £650
  • Waldo Williams Scholarship

    Successful applicants could receive up to £500 in their first year.

  • Welsh Medium Study Bursary

    Up to £400 a year - for following part or all of your course through the medium of Welsh.

Careers this course leads to

  • Physicist
  • Research scientist
  • Space scientist
  • Materials scientist
  • Data scientist
  • Physics teacher

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £21,875 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Aberystwyth University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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