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UndergraduateMaster of PhysicsUCAS: F302

Physics

Heriot-Watt University
Edinburgh, Scotland
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5 yearsDuration
£25,808Per Year (Intl)
£33,500Avg. Graduate Salary
92%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Heriot-Watt University, the MPhys Physics provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in physical sciences. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 5-year full-time structure. MPhys Physics at Heriot-Watt University is a five-year undergraduate degree, accredited by the Institute of Physics. Heriot-Watt University was ranked 1st in the UK for physics in the National Student Survey 2020 (Overall Student Satisfaction). The study of physics allows us to accurately measure the universe around us. International tuition fees are £25,808 per year, home/UK fees are £1,820 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £25,500 within three years, and a 80% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Optics
Electronics
Mechanics
UCAS Code:F302
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BBB

including Physics and Maths for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: ABB including Physics and Maths.

International Baccalaureate

30 points

with Higher Level 5 Physics and Maths for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: 34 points with Higher Level 6 Physics and Maths.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic63————

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£25,808

per year

Total Course Cost (5 years)£129,040

Home Student Fee

£1,820

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees and funding

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Heriot-Watt University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£28,000£33,500£38,000
3 years£17,000£25,500£33,500
5 years£24,000£32,000£37,500

UK subject average: £31,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 19% below UK average salary
This course
£25,500
UK average
£31,500
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£32,000
UK average
£31,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £6,500 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH07-01-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

55%Working
5%Studying
15%Work & Study
15%Seeking Work
80%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
92%
Learning opportunities
89%
Assessment and feedback
89%
Academic support
96%
Organisation and management
92%
Learning resources
100%
Student voice
87%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
100%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Heriot-Watt University

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