Key information
- Duration:
- 3 years full time
- Typical A-level offer:
- ABB
View full entry requirements - UCAS code:
- F3G6
- Start date:
- September 2026
- 7th in the UK for our research environment in Physics in REF 2021 (Times Higher Education)
- Top 20 in the UK for Physics
- =20th in the UK for Physics
If you’re keen to study physics but fascinated by data analysis and machine learning, this course is for you.
Technological advancements in physics and data science methods allow us to respond to a wide range of problems. These include modelling disease evolution, mitigating climate change and optimising business models.
You’ll study the fundamentals of both subjects, and develop the skills to tackle some of the biggest data driven challenges in modern science.
Options enable you to specialise in areas you find most fascinating. They include:
- quantum mechanics
- scientific computing
- electrodynamics
- data structure and algorithms.
In your final year project you could be working with our expert physicists and data scientists. Our faculty are at the forefront of their fields. Their work includes developing next generation quantum computers, exploring dark energy and quantum effects in black holes, searching for fundamental particles at CERN, and working with NASA’s James Webb Telescope.
By graduation you’ll have gained skills much in demand by employers, including computer programming skills, data analysis and solid research skills. Career options include work in finance, data analytics and software development.
Our department is a friendly, close-knit community. Our lecturers take time to get to know you and are available to offer support. So you‘ll always find help, if you need it.
We understand that deciding where and what to study is a very important decision. We’ll make all reasonable efforts to provide you with the courses, services and facilities described in this prospectus. However, if we need to make material changes, for example due to government or regulatory requirements, or unanticipated staff changes, we’ll let you know as soon as possible.
MPhys or BSc?
We also offer this course as a four-year MPhys with an integrated Masters year.
