- UCAS course code
- F305
- UCAS institution code
- M20
Master of Physics (MPhys)
MPhys Physics
Join a physics Department of international renown that offers great choice and flexibility, leading to master's qualification.
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Duration: 4 years
Year of entry: 2025
UCAS course code: F305 / Institution code: M20
- Key features:
Scholarships available
Accredited course
- Typical A-level offer: A*A*A including specific subjects
- Typical contextual A-level offer: A*AA including specific subjects
- Refugee/care-experienced offer: AAA including specific subjects
- Typical International Baccalaureate offer: 38 points overall with 7,7,6 at HL, including specific requirements
Fees and funding
Fees
Tuition fees for home students commencing their studies in September 2025 will be £9,535 per annum (subject to Parliamentary approval). Tuition fees for international students will be £36,500 per annum. For general information please see the undergraduate finance pages.
Policy on additional costs
All students should normally be able to complete their programme of study without incurring additional study costs over and above the tuition fee for that programme. Any unavoidable additional compulsory costs totalling more than 1% of the annual home undergraduate fee per annum, regardless of whether the programme in question is undergraduate or postgraduate taught, will be made clear to you at the point of application. Further information can be found in the University's Policy on additional costs incurred by students on undergraduate and postgraduate taught programmes (PDF document, 91KB).
Scholarships/sponsorships
The University of Manchester is committed to attracting and supporting the very best students. We have a focus on nurturing talent and ability and we want to make sure that you have the opportunity to study here, regardless of your financial circumstances.
For information about scholarships and bursaries please visit our undergraduate student finance pages and our Department funding pages .
Course unit details:
Introduction to Programming
| Unit code | PHYS10362 |
|---|---|
| Credit rating | 10 |
| Unit level | Level 1 |
| Teaching period(s) | Semester 2 |
| Available as a free choice unit? | No |
Overview
A practical introduction to computer programming for physicists.
Aims
The aim of the course is to give a practical introduction to computer programming for physicists assuming little or no previous programming experience.
Learning outcomes
ILO 1 - On completion successful students will be able to write programs in Python to aid them in practical situations they will face in their degree course and future work in physics and other fields.
ILO 2 - Implement basic programming theory to write efficient code.
Assessment methods
| Method | Weight |
|---|---|
| Other | 35% |
| Written assignment (inc essay) | 65% |
5 Blackboard quizzes worth 7% each.
Feedback methods
Feedback will be provided via Blackboard.
Recommended reading
Hill, C. Learning scientific programming with python (Cambridge Uni. press)
Study hours
| Scheduled activity hours | |
|---|---|
| Lectures | 10 |
| Practical classes & workshops | 66 |
| Independent study hours | |
|---|---|
| Independent study | 24 |
Teaching staff
| Staff member | Role |
|---|---|
| Charanjit Kaur | Unit coordinator |
| Clive Dickinson | Unit coordinator |
| Mark Lancaster | Unit coordinator |