- 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:
MPhys Project
| Unit code | PHYS40181 |
|---|---|
| Credit rating | 20 |
| Unit level | Level 4 |
| Teaching period(s) | Semester 1 |
| Available as a free choice unit? | No |
Overview
MPhys Projects
Aims
Philosophy
The main purpose of these projects, in addition to illustrating particular aspects of physics, is to represent tasks that might well be expected of physics graduates in the real world of research, technology and commerce. You will seek to attain a goal agreed with the project supervisor (your 'line manager') by deploying all the skills and physical background you have accumulated during the past three years.
Learning outcomes
- Design an appropriate research methodology for a physics research problem.
- Implement a research methodology to address a physics research problem.
- Demonstrate research good practice in terms of time and project management, and record keeping.
- Describe results and underlying physics concepts orally and in written form.
- Assess the limitations of results by evaluating the methodology and quantifying errors, as appropriate.
- Compare results with the existing literature through critical analysis.
- Discuss methodology and conclusions through presentation and interview.
Assessment methods
| Method | Weight |
|---|---|
| Written assignment (inc essay) | 75% |
| Practical skills assessment | 25% |
Feedback methods
Students will receive regular oral feedback through their meetings with their supervisor(s). Feedback will also be provided by supervisors on a written draft outline of the report. Detailed feedback will be provided on all elements of the assessment.
Study hours
| Scheduled activity hours | |
|---|---|
| Assessment practical exam | 1 |
| Project supervision | 24 |
| Independent study hours | |
|---|---|
| Independent study | 175 |
Teaching staff
| Staff member | Role |
|---|---|
| Peter Millington | Unit coordinator |