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UndergraduateMaster of Science (with Honours)UCAS: F302

MSci in Physics (Faster Route)

University of Glasgow
Glasgow, Scotland
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4 yearsDuration
N/ATuition Fee
£30,000Avg. Graduate Salary
69%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The Msci (Hon) MSci in Physics (Faster Route) at University of Glasgow is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding the physical world. Based in Glasgow, Scotland, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. The Physics /Theoretical Physics (faster route) offers focused, high achieving candidates joining us straight from school the option to complete the Honours Degree in three years or MSci degree in four years. Why study this course at the University of Glasgow? This degree programme is accredited by the Institute of Physics. Many of our staff play leading roles in major international research projects, such as the Large Hadron Collider at CERN and the gravitational wave observatory LIGO. 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 £30,000 within three years, a 99% continuation rate, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Classical Mechanics and Waves
Electromagnetism and Optics
Thermodynamics and Statistical Physics
Quantum Mechanics
Mathematical Methods for Physics
Modern Physics and Relativity
Advanced Theoretical Physics
Experimental Methods and Data Analysis
UCAS Code:F302
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

A*AA

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

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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 — University of Glasgow

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£25,500£30,000£34,000
3 years£24,500£30,000£33,000
5 years£29,500£37,000£44,000

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
£30,000
UK average
£31,500
Salary 5 years after graduation 17% above UK average salary
This course
£37,000
UK average
£31,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £7,000 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

55%Working
30%Studying
15%Work & Study
25%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
69%
Learning opportunities
70%
Assessment and feedback
55%
Academic support
69%
Organisation and management
59%
Learning resources
88%
Student voice
63%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About University of Glasgow

University of Glasgow offers MSci in Physics (Faster Route) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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#10UK Ranking
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