Course summary
This course is ideal if you want to help answer the biggest questions in the universe as a physics researcher. You'll learn how particles are detected, study key theories such as relativity, and join a research team that works on major projects at CERN and leads searches for dark matter. Join the search for dark matter, learn from scientists who helped detect the Higgs boson and gravitational waves, and examine the laws of our universe as a physics researcher. Particle physics is central to some of the biggest recent discoveries in science. A Physics with Particle Physics MPhys from University of Sheffield is where you first start to make your own contribution. Like every physics student at Sheffield, your journey begins with heat, motion, quantum mechanics and the other fundamental theories behind everything. In year two, you’ll explore essential physics in even more depth, though you’ll also be starting to specialise in particle physics, with modules on the detection of fundamental particles and special relativity. And at Sheffield, you’ll also learn how practical, lab-based learning brings abstract lecture topics into the real world. Year three is where you can branch out into lots of different areas like nuclear physics and cosmology – all while completing your own research or industrial group project in an area which sparks your curiosity. In fact, because of our close connections with CERN, students often work on projects related to the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) – the world’s largest and most powerful particle accelerator. A variety of optional modules are also available in fourth year, when you'll be working on a major research project. You’ll choose a research topic in particle physics and work closely with a member of academic staff who is an expert in the area you want to explore. The project takes up around half of your final year and can lead to a publication in a scientific journal. Why study this course?
- No. 1 physics department in the UK - 100% of our research and impact was rated world-leading or internationally excellent by REF 2021.
- The latest equipment - you’ll study in our newly refurbished teaching laboratories, and access loads of specialist technologies – from the telescopes on our roof to our state-of-the-art Quantum Information Laboratory.
- Research opportunities - physics students can access incredible research projects, including a summer research placement, work placements and field trips thanks to our links with organisations like CERN and the observatories on La Palma in the Canary Islands.
- Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) - our courses meet the educational requirement for you to become a Chartered Physicist.
- Graduate to a career - our graduates solve practical problems at major employers – they include data scientists at Channel 4 and Manchester United FC, researchers at CERN and the European Space Agency, and technology experts at IBM and Nissan.
How to apply
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- F373
- Institution code:
- S18
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - AAA
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - Not accepted
Access to HE Diploma - D: 39 credits M: 6 credits
Scottish Higher - Not accepted
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - Not accepted
Scottish Advanced Higher - AA
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 36 points
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015) - A
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H2, H2, H2, H2, H2, H2
To find out if you're eligible for additional consideration or an alternative offer, visit: ww.sheffield.ac.uk/undergraduate/apply/access-sheffield
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
English language requirements
You must demonstrate that your English is good enough for you to successfully complete your course. For this course we require: GCSE English Language at grade 4/C; IELTS grade of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component; or an alternative acceptable English language qualification
English language requirements for undergraduates
https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/undergraduate/apply/english-language
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Provider information
University of Sheffield
Western Bank
Sheffield
S10 2TN