Undergraduate study

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First year laboratory experiment

Lecture

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Welcome

We offer a variety of Physics degree programmes leading to the degree of BSc (3 years) or of MPhys (4 years). The standard 'Physics' programme allows the most flexibility, giving you the chance to concentrate on a certain area (e.g. astrophysics) or to just give yourself a taste of all the major aspects of physics.

There is also the opportunity to join a degree programme which places emphasis on a particular area of physics. We offer both a 'Physics with Astrophysics' programme as well as a 'Theoretical Physics' one. You may also choose a joint degree, which allows you to study physics alongside a related subject, such as Mathematics, Philosophy or Business Management.

An optional 'Year in Europe' is available in many cases. All of our degree programmes are accredited by the Institute of Physics.

Degree Courses

Single Honours

CourseUCAS code
 BSc
(3yr)
MPhys
(4yr)
Physics degree F300 F303
Theoretical Physics degree F345 F346
Physics with Astrophysics degree F3F5 F3FN
Physics degree with a Foundation year F304 F304

Joint Honours

CourseUCAS code
 BSc
(3yr)
MPhys
(4yr)
Physics with Business Management degree F3N2 F3NF
Physics with Philosophy degree F3V5 F3VM
Physics and Mathematics degree GF13 GFC3

 

 

 

3rd in UK Physics Depts for Employability

80% of York Physics graduates are employed within 6 months. (The Guardian University Guide 2012)

Vice Chancellor's Teaching Award

Dr Martin Smalley has been awarded a Vice Chancellor's Teaching Award for his impact within the Department.

Vice Chancellor's
Award

Physics Undergraduate Admissions Team have won Silver in the Vice Chancellor's Awards for Outstanding Achievement.

 

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