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Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Physics course at University of York.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
A,A,A
Essential Subjects: Physics and Mathematics (or equivalent) at grade A are essential. Information: Applicants taking Science A Levels that include a practical component will be required to pass.
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year |
| Wales | £9,535 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| EU | £32,350 per year |
| International | £32,350 per year |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: F303
Here's what University of York says about its Physics course.
Physics is the study of the fundamental forces of the Universe, understanding the nature of waves and particles, and the structure of matter.
You will develop advanced techniques for researching fundamental physics, scientific principles and methods. You'll investigate subjects like nanosystems, semiconductors, fusion plasmas, biophysics, and quantum computing. You'll learn to analyse real-life problems, write scientific reports, communicate complex concepts, and design and perform experiments. Work with world-renowned physicists with access to unique facilities like our Astrocampus and the York Plasma Institute giving you unprecedented opportunities to observe and experiment, helping you develop skills essential for higher-level research.
Source: University of York
Course details
Qualification
Master of Physics - MPhys
Department
Physics
Location
Main Site | York
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Physics
Start date
October 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
University of York reviews
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1st year student
Very good but could improve with including other people who may not be a drinking person
1 year ago
1st year student
Fun night life but not many shops to go around
1 year ago
1st year student
Very expensive and the aldi is very far from the east campus. There is a Nisa which is way too expensive for students living by. My accommodation cost is expensive especially living with 12 people.
1 year ago
1st year student
Very good there is the wellbeing team who can help people during their hard times. Plus there is people who can support thise who may have not found a house or not found any flatmates
1 year ago
1st year student
I like the accommodations however I dont like the people I am living with. If only they did the application where you match up people by hobbies and interests like Warick University does.
1 year ago
1st year student
I like the timetable set for them, the module may need to think about not making them all presentations. The teacher is good.
1 year ago
National Student Survey (NSS) scores
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from University of York students who took the Physics course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
89%
med
Teaching on my course
89%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
87%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
89%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
83%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
97%
med
Learning opportunities
83%
med
Learning opportunities
83%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
83%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
86%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
84%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
87%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
79%
med
Assessment and feedback
70%
low
Assessment and feedback
70%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
64%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
81%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
57%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
77%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
70%
med
Academic support
88%
low
Academic support
88%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
92%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
85%
low
Organisation and management
76%
med
Organisation and management
76%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
81%
med
How well organised is your course?
71%
med
Learning resources
85%
low
Learning resources
85%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
86%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
87%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
83%
low
Student voice
63%
low
Student voice
63%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
37%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
84%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
67%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
62%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
93%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
86%
med
Student information
See who's studying at University of York. These students are taking Physics or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Physics | A | |||||
| Mathematics | A | |||||
| Chemistry | A | |||||
| Further Mathematics | B | |||||
| Biology | B | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
We have no information about graduates who took Physics at University of York.
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of York graduates who took Physics - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£27.4k
First year after graduation
£36.1k
Third year after graduation
£41.6k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Physics.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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