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Physics and Astronomy MPhys
Course details With recent ground-breaking discoveries in astronomy, the Universe, subatomic particles and nuclear fusion there’s never been a better time to study physics. If you are fascinated
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Apply by 29 Jan
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Points of entry for Physics and Astronomy MPhys
Year 1
Entry requirements for Physics and Astronomy and Physics at Durham University
Entry requirements are the formal requirements students need to meet to be considered for a place on a university course. But, each year many universities accept students with lower grades. The bar chart below shows the actual UCAS tariff points of students currently on this course.
A*,A*,A
Required subjects for Physics and Astronomy MPhys at Durham University
To include Mathematics and Physics.
Applicants taking Science A-levels that include a practical component will be required to take and pass this as a condition of entry. This refers only to English A Levels.
Specific subjects excluded for entry:
General Studies and Critical Thinking.
UCAS points for current students on Physics and Astronomy and Physics at Durham University
English language requirements
6.5
Additional details
with no component under 6.0
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Most relevant Student Reviews for Physics at Durham University
member1398058
25th January 24
Physics and Astronomy, MPhys FullTime
Every physics student has an academic advisor for the entire time they attend the university. This is a great system as it allows you to have someone you can go to for advice right from the get go. The quality of teaching in physics varies from lecturer to lecturer but I feel it really depends on your own willingness to learn and attendance of lectures. The course content is my favourite thing about studying here at Durham. I find lectures for all modules are always very interesting and engaging. read more
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member1397355
16th January 24
Physics and Astronomy, MPhys FullTime
Love the hands on experience provided by our teaching staff, especially in labs. read more
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member975466
23rd January 23
Physics and Astronomy, MPhys FullTime
Astronomy side of my course is lovely but the physics side is extremely challenging read more
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member774963
15th January 23
Physics, MPhys FullTime
Difficult which us what makes it valuable read more
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member858032
17th May 21
Physics, MPhys FullTime
The pandemic caused my learning, motivation, physical and mental health to dwindle. I think the department did their best. They regularly sought out feedback from us, and organised as many socially distant group activities as they could, but even so, I cannot disguise that this year has been a negative experience on the whole; I am sure I am not alone in feeling this way, neither in Durham, nor in the country. In fact, it wouldn’t be fair to say this is exclusively a Durham issue: it is definitely a country-wide one. read more
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member1253689
25th January 21
Physics and Astronomy, MPhys FullTime
You litterally have the best grades in the country 2A* and A you can do anything you want, why do this s****. p.s i actually used to like physics before i started read more
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member1043456
11th November 19
Physics, MPhys FullTime
I mean its physics, it sucks now but'll be good later read more
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member943332
8th November 19
Physics and Astronomy, MPhys FullTime
I believe that ICC, Durham is an ideal place — with the right expertise, guidance, resource and environment — for me to pursue PhD research. read more
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member439863
22nd June 19
Physics, MPhys FullTime
Lecturers vary in quality but overall an interesting course, with good grad prospects read more
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macawstopwatch
12th November 15
Physics, MPhys FullTime
Personal tutor? Do some universities other than Oxbridge get that? I get an academic advisor but they don't actually help with the course. Some lectures are rubbish, some are amazing. Pretty standard. It's easy to provide feedback to the department and they do listen! read more
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member610047
4th July 15
Physics, MPhys FullTime
Excellent course as would be expected from a high standing uni... Learnt a great deal and made some good friends on the course read more
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