Integrated Masters - Master of Science (MSci) - Physics (F302)

The stimulating and flexible Physics MSci degree programme gives students a firm grounding in core physics. Flexibility is the essence of this degree, allowing students to select a range of modules to suit particular interests, covering a broad spectrum of cutting-edge topics, leaving space for them to specialise where they wish.

The Physics MSci is ideal if students want to keep their studies broad, want to specialise in an area the University of Birmingham does not offer a specific programme for, or are unsure what they might want to focus on in the future.  Students can swap between the Physics MSci and Physics BSc until the end of the second year, provided they meet the criteria. Additionally, students can swap to the Physics and Astrophysics or the Physics with Particle Physics and Cosmology course at the end of the first or second year too. Students can also choose to take a year abroad, subject to language requirements.

A large part of the time in the fourth year in this Physics MSci degree course will be devoted to an independent research project where students have the opportunity to work alongside the University of Birmingham's world-leading research groups. There are many other opportunities to undertake project work during the degree, for example as part of their lab work in the first two years. A project develops a wide range of skills including planning and report writing. Group studies in the final year is a major project which is undertaken in groups of 10-20 students. The task requires the group to work as a team and enables students to solve a problem of much greater magnitude than could be attempted by an individual. The team work skills learnt here are invaluable in success in a future career. 

Students will be taught by academics who are global experts in their field, students will gain a broad understanding of the essential concepts of physics, ranging from entropy to quantum mechanics and beyond. The transferable skills students will also learn will make them very employable; including problem solving, computing and giving presentations.