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UndergraduateMaster of PhysicsUCAS: F355
Computational Physics
The University of EdinburghEdinburgh, Scotland
5 yearsDuration
£38,900Per Year (Intl)
£31,000Avg. Graduate Salary
93%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by The University of Edinburgh, the MPhys Computational Physics provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in physical sciences. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 5-year full-time structure. The close relationship between physics and high performance computing worldwide is embodied in the Computational Physics degree programme. Most theoretical problems are now sufficiently complex that they cannot be solved by mathematics alone. As experimentation becomes more difficult and expensive, computer simulation has become the most practical way to understand complex phenomena such as: * turbulence * nuclear reactors and weapons * climate change These are the areas where computational physicists already dominate. International tuition fees are £38,900 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 93% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £29,000 within three years, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Programming
Financial markets
Genomics
Disease control
UCAS Code:F355
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | AAA - ABB AAA - ABB. These grades should be achieved in one set of exams. Required subjects: A levels: Mathematics at A; Physics at B. GCSEs: English at C or 4. |
| International Baccalaureate | 37 - 32 points from 37 points with 666 at HL to 32 points with 655 at HL. Required subjects: HL: Mathematics (Analysis and approaches only) at 6; Physics at 5. SL: English at 5. |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£38,900
per year
Total Course Cost (5 years)£194,500
Home Student Fee
£9,790
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — The University of Edinburgh
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £27,500 | £31,000 | £36,000 |
| 3 years | £25,000 | £29,000 | £37,500 |
| 5 years | £30,500 | £37,500 | £45,500 |
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▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£29,000
UK average
£31,500
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 19% above UK average salary
This course
£37,500
UK average
£31,500
Salary trend: ↑ up £8,500 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
60%Working
20%Studying
10%Work & Study
85%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 dataNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
75%
Overall
Teaching on my course
93%Learning opportunities
88%Assessment and feedback
64%Academic support
80%Organisation and management
70%Learning resources
93%Student voice
40%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
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About The University of Edinburgh
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