Physics Bachelors & Masters in London

Program University Student satis­faction Unem­ployed Drop­out Tuition (UK) Tuition (Inter­national) UCAS Tariff City
Physics BSc (Hons) University College London 78% 15% 1% £9250 £31200 185 London On campus Full-time
Mathematics with Mathematical Physics Msci (Hons) University College London 77% 7% 3% £9250 £28500 185 London On campus Full-time
Mathematics and Physics BSc (Hons) University College London 77% 7% 3% £9250 £28500 185 London On campus Full-time
Physics BSc (Hons) Imperial College of Science 58% 0% 0% £9250 £36200 218 London On campus Full-time
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
Physics with a Year Abroad Msci (Hons) Imperial College of Science 41% 0% 2% £9250 £36200 220 London On campus Full-time
Chemistry with Molecular Physics Msci (Hons) Imperial College of Science 55% 10% 10% £9250 £36200 198 London On campus Full-time
Physics with Biophysics Msci (Hons) King's College London 63% 5% 6% £9250 - 158 London On campus Full-time
Physics with a Year Abroad BSc (Hons) King's College London 60% 0% 5% £9250 - 138 London On campus Full-time
Physics Msci (Hons) Queen Mary University of London 64% 10% 8% £9250 - 139 London On campus Full-time
Physics with Professional Experience Msci (Hons) Queen Mary University of London 64% 10% 8% £9250 - 139 London On campus Full-time
Physics with Foundation BSc (Hons) Queen Mary University of London 64% 10% 8% £9250 - 139 London On campus Full-time
Physics Msci (Hons) King's College London 63% 20% 0% £9250 - 167 London On campus Full-time
MSc Physics (EuroMasters) MSc (PG) Queen Mary University of London 64% 10% 8% - - 139 London On campus Full-time
Physics and Mathematics CertHE Birkbeck, University of London 64% 10% 8% £6750 £6750 139 London On campus Part-time
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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.

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.

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).

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

Grading & Study Time

Entry Requirements / Admissions


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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.