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UndergraduateMaster of Science (with Honours)UCAS: F309

Physics with a Year Abroad

Imperial College London
London, England
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4 yearsDuration
£10,050Per Year (Home)
£40,000Avg. Graduate Salary
90%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Imperial College London, the Msci (Hon) Physics with a Year Abroad provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in physical sciences. Based in London, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. Enhance your understanding of fundamental and applied physics on this accredited four-year course, which incorporates a year of study abroad. You'll receive an excellent grounding in a range of physics, mathematics and experimental methods. This work will help prepare you for advanced study or a career within this exciting field of science. Home/uk fees are £10,050 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 90% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £44,000 within three years, a 100% continuation rate, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Classical Mechanics and Relativity
Quantum Mechanics and Atomic Physics
Electromagnetism and Waves
Thermodynamics and Statistical Physics
Experimental Physics and Laboratory Methods
Mathematics for Physics
Cosmology and Astrophysics
Advanced Quantum Field Theory
UCAS Code:F309
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

A*A*A

Must include: A* in Mathematics A* in Physics A in another subject (Further Mathematics is recommended, but not essential) General Studies and Critical Thinking are not accepted. If you are made an offer you will be required to achieve a pass in the practical endorsement in all science subjects that form part of the offer. Applicants to this course require a pass in a modern European language at grade B/6 or above in GCSE (or equivalent). Applicants offering an AS level or A-level in the language will have an advantage.

International Baccalaureate

40 points

Must include: 7 in Mathematics at higher level 7 in Physics at higher level 6 in a third subject at higher level *Mathematics Analysis and Approaches or the Applications and Interpretation syllabi will be accepted at higher level, but Analysis and Approaches is preferred. Applicants to this course require a pass in a modern European language at grade 2 higher level, or grade 3 standard level.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

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Home Student Fee

£10,050

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees and funding Home fee 2027 entry £10,050* per year Fees to be confirmed Home fee Home fee 2027 entry £10,050* per year Fees to be confirmed *Home tuition fees In England and Wales, the UK government sets the maximum tuition fee (known as a 'fee cap') chargeable by universities for Home students. Imperial’s Home fees for undergraduate courses starting in 2027 will align with this cap, which means that, subject to parliamentary approval, they are expected to be £10,050. Home fees explained It

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Imperial College London

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£34,000£40,000£50,000
3 years£34,500£44,000£60,500
5 years£42,500£59,000£82,500

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▲ 40% above UK average salary
This course
£44,000
UK average
£31,500
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 87% above UK average salary
This course
£59,000
UK average
£31,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £15,000 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

60%Working
15%Studying
15%Work & Study
70%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
90%
Learning opportunities
89%
Assessment and feedback
54%
Academic support
92%
Organisation and management
69%
Learning resources
95%
Student voice
79%
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 Imperial College London

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