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Physics Bachelors & Masters in London
Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | City | |||
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Physics BSc (Hons) | University College London | 78% | 15% | 1% | £9250 | £31200 | 185 | London | On campus Full-time |
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Mathematics with Mathematical Physics Msci (Hons) | University College London | 77% | 7% | 3% | £9250 | £28500 | 185 | London | On campus Full-time |
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Mathematics and Physics BSc (Hons) | University College London | 77% | 7% | 3% | £9250 | £28500 | 185 | London | On campus Full-time |
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Physics BSc (Hons) | Imperial College of Science | 58% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £36200 | 218 | London | On campus Full-time |
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Chemistry with Molecular Physics and a Year in Industry Msci (Hons) | Imperial College of Science | 55% | 0% | 1% | £9250 | £36200 | 202 | London | On campus Full-time |
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Physics with a Year Abroad Msci (Hons) | Imperial College of Science | 41% | 0% | 2% | £9250 | £36200 | 220 | London | On campus Full-time |
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Chemistry with Molecular Physics Msci (Hons) | Imperial College of Science | 55% | 10% | 10% | £9250 | £36200 | 198 | London | On campus Full-time |
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Physics with Biophysics Msci (Hons) | King's College London | 63% | 5% | 6% | £9250 | - | 158 | London | On campus Full-time |
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Physics with a Year Abroad BSc (Hons) | King's College London | 60% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | - | 138 | London | On campus Full-time |
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Physics Msci (Hons) | Queen Mary University of London | 64% | 10% | 8% | £9250 | - | 139 | London | On campus Full-time |
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Physics with Professional Experience Msci (Hons) | Queen Mary University of London | 64% | 10% | 8% | £9250 | - | 139 | London | On campus Full-time |
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Physics with Foundation BSc (Hons) | Queen Mary University of London | 64% | 10% | 8% | £9250 | - | 139 | London | On campus Full-time |
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Physics Msci (Hons) | King's College London | 63% | 20% | 0% | £9250 | - | 167 | London | On campus Full-time |
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MSc Physics (EuroMasters) MSc (PG) | Queen Mary University of London | 64% | 10% | 8% | - | - | 139 | London | On campus Full-time |
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Physics and Mathematics CertHE | Birkbeck, University of London | 64% | 10% | 8% | £6750 | £6750 | 139 | London | On campus Part-time |
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207 Physics Courses in the UK.Jobs & Career Perspectives
Career perspectives for Physics
15 months after graduation, graduates of this subject were asked about their current circumstances of employment, what they do, and whether their activities and perspectives are directly related to their studies.
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022
Current jobs
Among graduates of Physics who indicated that they are working, the percentage below represents the number who “agree” or “strongly agree” with the statements about their job.
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022
Specialisations within Physics
- Astrophysics
- Particle Physics
- Biotechnology
- Nanotechnology
- Meteorology
- Aerospace Dynamics
- Atomic and Laser Physics
- Atmospheric
- Oceanic and Planetary Physics
- Climate Science
Skills that graduates consider useful for their work in Physics
- Understanding of core physics
- Condensed matter specific skills
- Dynamics skills
- Electromagnetism knowledge skills
- Problem solving
- Reasoning
- Research and data analysis
- Numeracy
- Practical skills
- Communication
- Teamworking
- Time management and organisation
- Information technology
Required skill level of job after 15 months
Among graduates of Physics who indicated that they are working, the percentage below represents the number of highly skilled vs non-highly skilled jobs (Unistats).
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022
Jobs of graduates of Physics (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Physics at Imperial College of Science
35% | Information Technology Professionals |
20% | Finance Professionals |
20% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
5% | Teaching Professionals |
5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
5% | Natural and social science professionals |
5% | Engineering professionals |
5% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Dec 20, 2022
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Physics, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.
FAQ
The price of rent in London has the highest impact on overall living expenses. Your choice of where to live in London will make a huge difference to your costs of living. Students studying in London pay on average 67% more on rent than students in the rest of the UK. Overall student living costs in London will be approx 34% more than in the rest of the UK.
Physics - BSc (Hons) at University College London received the highest rating among all graduates in the National Student Survey 2022 with a rating of 78 out of 100 among 50 respondents.