All our MPhys and Single Honours BSc degrees are accredited by the Institute of Physics. Accredited MPhys degrees fully satisfy the educational requirements of the Chartered Physicist (CPhys) professional qualification.
Location
Years 1, 2 and 4 of this programme are taught at the Streatham Campus in Exeter, Year 3 is taught in a work environment.
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Programme overview
This programme will give you an excellent understanding of mainstream physics and develop your physics intuition. You will study topics such as quantum mechanics, electromagnetism, optics, relativity, nuclear physics, quantum excitations in condensed matter, thermodynamics and cosmology. There are a variety of options to choose from and in the second year, modules from other subjects are also available to you.
Your third year will be spent in a work environment at one of a wide range of high-level and well-respected research laboratories. You will be paid a salary during this year, of around £16,000. In addition to your work within the laboratory, you will undertake distance learning with the University as well as completing a project at the institution in which you are placed. Companies currently participating in this programme include British Aerospace, Sharp UK Ltd, Hewlett Packard, Unilever, QinetiQ and the Met Office.
In the fourth year the programme involves project work, which takes place within research groups. Some project work has been of such a high standard that it has led to publication in scientific journals.
Pre-University Physics Course
We run a three-day Pre-University Physics Course early in July each year which is open to anyone considering a physics course at any university. It provides a unique opportunity to get a feel for the subject at this level and for university life, before you make your choices on the UCAS form. Contact the PUPC Secretary, Department of Physics on +44 (0)1392 725349 or e-mail PhysUG@exeter.ac.uk.
I chose for my course to include a year in a placement at a company involved in Physics research. This is one of the best things about the courses the University offers; it allows you to add a lot of value to your degree and distinguish yourself from other graduates. The School of Physics also offers summer placements with some of the research groups in the department, giving you plenty of opportunity to gain real experience to go with your degree.
One of the main reasons I’m enjoying Exeter is the balance between the University and the city itself. As Exeter University is a campus university, you have the support of being in a community of students with all the facilities that you need. However the fact that the Streatham campus is then only ten to fifteen minutes walk from the centre of the city means you’re not confined to the campus and can go out to experience the city.
Edward Lofts, MPhys Physics with Professional Experience
