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UndergraduateMaster of PhysicsUCAS: F009

Physics with an Integrated Foundation Year

University of Manchester
Manchester, England
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5 yearsDuration
£26,300Per Year (Intl)
£34,000Avg. Graduate Salary
86%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by University of Manchester, the MPhys Physics with an Integrated Foundation Year provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in physical sciences. Based in Manchester, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 5-year full-time structure. Physics with an Integrated Foundation Year is a one year programme designed to improve your mathematical and scientific understanding and skills to a level where you will be able to start a degree in the Department of Physics and Astronomy in one of the following subject areas: - Physics, BSc - Physics, MPhys - Physics with Astrophysics, BSc - Physics with Astrophysics, MPhys - Physics with Philosophy, BSc - Physics with Philosophy, MPhys - Physics with Study in Europe, MPhys - Physics with Theoretical Physics, BSc - Physics with Theoretical Physics, MPhys On t... A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Mathematical Methods for Physics
Classical Mechanics and Dynamics
Electricity and Magnetism
Waves and Oscillations
Academic Skills and Scientific Communication
Introduction to Programming and ICT
Experimental Physics and Laboratory Techniques
Foundation Project in Physics
UCAS Code:F009
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£26,300

per year

Total Course Cost (5 years)£131,500

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 — University of Manchester

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£28,000£34,000£39,500
3 years£27,500£34,000£43,500
5 years£33,000£42,500£59,000

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
£34,000
UK average
£31,500
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 35% above UK average salary
This course
£42,500
UK average
£31,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £8,500 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH07-01-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

57%Working
18%Studying
10%Work & Study
8%Seeking Work
76%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH07-01-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

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

Teaching on my course
86%
Learning opportunities
83%
Assessment and feedback
67%
Academic support
88%
Organisation and management
76%
Learning resources
89%
Student voice
74%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

1 Scholarship Available

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The Sadler Bursary

University of Manchester · Undergraduate

£10,000scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For undergraduate study
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About University of Manchester

University of Manchester offers Physics with an Integrated Foundation Year as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

#35QS World
#8UK Ranking
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