Physics with Quantum Science and Technologies (MPhys)

Please contact our enquiries team if you're not sure that you have the right experience or qualifications to get onto this course.

Email: [email protected]
Tel: +44(0)23 8059 5000

You’ll combine core physics subjects with a wide range of optional modules during the first 3 years of the course. The number of optional modules you'll be able to study will increase each year. In year 4 you’ll choose from a range of advanced modules on areas such as quantum physics, particle physics and cosmology.

Right from the start you’ll do mini-projects in the lab and develop your analytical and problem-solving skills. You'll write your dissertation in year 3 and carry out an extended research project in year 4.

You don't need to choose your modules when you apply. Your academic tutor will help you to customise your course.

Want more detail? See all the modules in the course.

The learning activities for this course include the following:

• lectures
• classes and tutorials
• coursework
• individual and group projects
• independent learning (studying on your own)

Course leader

Vasileios Apostolopoulos is the course leader.

With this integrated master's degree you could embark on a career in the emerging quantum technologies industry. There is a quantum skills shortage in the UK which even extends to the financial and banking sector. 

Quantum skills are need in key technologies such as aerospace, defence and security, information and communications technology. Large corporations, including BAE, Thales, DSTL, BT need scientists familiar with concepts and techniques such as:

• sensing
• information processing
• secure communications

In addition, the UK’s Quantum Technology initiative – supported by the EU’s Quantum Flagship programme – have created many start-up companies needing engineering expertise as their products come to market. 

You'll also have the advanced laboratory skills for an experimentally oriented career as a quantum physicist or in other areas of physics.  You could go into research and development, do further study at PhD level, or choose from a wide range of other professions.

We are a top 20 UK university for employability (QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2022). Our Careers, Employability and Student Enterprise team will support you. This support includes:

• work experience schemes
• CV and interview skills and workshops
• networking events
• careers fairs attended by top employers
• a wealth of volunteering opportunities
• study abroad and summer school opportunities

We have a vibrant entrepreneurship culture and our dedicated start-up supporter, Futureworlds, is open to every student.

What your fees pay for

Your tuition fees pay for the full cost of tuition and standard exams.

Find out how to:

• pay your tuition fees
• calculate your student finances

Accommodation and living costs, such as travel and food, are not included in your tuition fees. There may also be extra costs for retake and professional exams.

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• accommodation costs
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If you're a UK or EU student and your household income is under £25,000 a year, you may be able to get a University of Southampton bursary to help with your living costs. Find out about bursaries and other funding we offer at Southampton.

If you're a care leaver or estranged from your parents, you may be able to get a specific bursary.

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You may be able to get a scholarship or grant to help fund your studies.

We award scholarships and grants for travel, academic excellence, or to students from under-represented backgrounds.

The Student Hub offers support and advice on money to students. You may be able to access our Student Support fund and other sources of financial support during your course.

Funding for EU and international students

Find out about funding you could get as an international student.

When you apply use:

• UCAS course code: F3QT
• UCAS institution code: S27

Apply for this course

We will assess your application on the strength of your:

• predicted grades
• academic achievements
• personal statement
• academic reference

We'll aim to process your application within 2 to 6 weeks, but this will depend on when it is submitted. Applications submitted in January, particularly near to the UCAS equal consideration deadline, might take substantially longer to be processed due to the high volume received at that time.

We treat and select everyone in line with our Equality and Diversity Statement.

Please contact our enquiries team if you're not sure that you have the right experience or qualifications to get onto this course.

Email: [email protected]
Tel: +44(0)23 8059 5000