
Physics with Year of Experimental Research (MPhys)
University of SouthamptonHighfield, Southampton
Course overview
This specialist course offers a unique opportunity to advance our understanding of nanoscience, photonics and quantum physics through your own experimental physics research. These closely related fields have the power to change our world - from tackling climate change to saving lives through quantum computing. We offer this flagship course to the best students on these degrees: MPhys Physics MPhys Physics with Nanotechnology MPhys Physics with Photonics You’ll work alongside professional researchers in our highly regarded Quantum, Light and Matter research group based in our materials and photonics labs.
Previous projects have involved exploring the properties of carbon nanotubes and optimising holograms for use in quantum computing. During your year in research you’ll have access to specialist facilities such as: the Nanomaterials Rapid Prototyping facility, for building and testing nanodevices a photonics lab with the latest laser equipment a cleanroom complex for fabrication at the
Key highlights
- Full year of experimental research in nanoscience, photonics and quantum physics
- Work alongside professional researchers in the Quantum, Light and Matter group
- Access to the Nanomaterials Rapid Prototyping facility for building nanodevices
- Photonics lab equipped with the latest laser equipment
- Cleanroom complex available for fabrication work
- Past projects include carbon nanotubes and holograms for quantum computing
Entry requirements
- A-level: A*AA-AAA — including physics (minimum grade A) and either mathematics or further mathematics (minimum grade A) or AABB-AABC including physics (minimum grade A) and either mathematics or further mathematics (minimum grade A) Successful applicants will be invited to visit the department and attend an optional interview
- A-level: AAA — to include including physics (minimum grade A) and either mathematics or further mathemat; with EPQ
- A-level: AA-A*A — combined with BTEC
Scholarships
Biological Sciences Undergraduate International Scholarship
Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.
Business School Undergraduate International Scholarship
Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.
Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Undergraduate International Scholarship
Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.
Economic, Social and Political Sciences Undergraduate International Scholarship
Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.
Education School Undergraduate International Scholarship
Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.
Engineering Global Talent Scholarship
Up to 5 scholarships of £2,000 are available to international students for the first 3 years of study on an undergraduate degree within the School of Engineering.
Up to £2,000Geography and Environmental Science Undergraduate International Scholarship
Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.
Health Sciences Undergraduate International Scholarship
Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.
Law School Undergraduate International Scholarship
Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.
Ocean and Earth Science Undergraduate International Scholarship
Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.
Physics and Astronomy Undergraduate International Scholarship
Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.
Psychology Undergraduate International Scholarship
Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.
School of Mathematical Sciences Undergraduate International Scholarship
Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.
Southampton Arts and Humanities Deans Global Talent Scholarship
Successful applicants will get £10,000 towards their tuition fees.
Up to £10,000Southampton Chemistry Deans International Scholarship
If you are awarded this scholarship, you'll get £5,000 towards your tuition fees in your first year of study.
Up to £5,000Southampton Electronics and Computer Science Global Scholarship
There are 12 scholarships for £5000 each.
Up to £5,000Southampton Physics and Astronomy Achievement Scholarship
The scholarships are renewable for subsequent years of study (subject to continuing academic performance) for up to £20,000 total. There are 10 stipend scholarships of £5,000.
Up to £5,000
Careers this course leads to
- Research physicist
- Photonics engineer
- Quantum technology scientist
- Nanotechnology research scientist
- Materials scientist
- Laser systems engineer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,535 per year | International: £27,400 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 University of Southampton, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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