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UndergraduateMaster of PhysicsUCAS: F31P
Physics with Industrial Placement
Heriot-Watt UniversityEdinburgh, Scotland
5 yearsDuration
£25,808Per Year (Intl)
£33,500Avg. Graduate Salary
89%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by Heriot-Watt University, the MPhys Physics with Industrial Placement 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. Our Physics with Industrial Placement MPhys programme will equip you with a broad education in physics, supported by a range of computational and mathematical skills that are highly valued across modern industries. This five-year programme includes an industrial placement in Year 4, giving you the opportunity to apply your knowledge in a real-world setting and gain hands-on experience through Heriot-Watt's established network of industrial partners in the photonics, quantum technology, or engineering sectors. From revolutionising medical imaging and developing ultra-fast computing to poweri... 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 86% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £25,500 within three years, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Fields and forces
Photonics and optics
Thermal physics
UCAS Code:F31P
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | BBB including Physics and Maths for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: ABB to include Physics and Maths |
| International Baccalaureate | 30 points with Higher Level 5 Physics and Maths for entry to Year 1. |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 63 | — | — | — | — |
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 Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper 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
45%Working
40%Studying
10%Work & Study
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
Subject-level averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
89%
Overall
Teaching on my course
89%Learning opportunities
82%Assessment and feedback
87%Academic support
93%Organisation and management
93%Learning resources
93%Student voice
85%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
85%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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