MMath&Phys (Hons) Mathematics and Physics Integrated Master's degree at the University of Warwick
MMath&Phys (Hons) Mathematics and Physics at University of Warwick. The four-year Mathematics and Physics integrated Master's at Warwick sits at the point where the two subjects genuinely overlap, rather than treating them as separate tracks that happen to share a timetable.
About this course
MMath&Phys (Hons) Mathematics and Physics is an Integrated Master's degree (MMath) at the University of Warwick. It runs 4 years, studied full-time.
For Physics graduates from this provider, 100% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 80% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £33,500. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for Physics & Chemistry, see the sections below.
Course evidence score
The arithmetic mean of the official measures available for this course: NSS satisfaction, graduate activity and continuation.
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Moderate evidence Published sample: 40; avoid reading small differences as meaningful. Cohort 2021-23. Graduate Outcomes work or further study 100% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2022-23. Continuation 92% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Curriculum & modules
Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.
Year 1 11 modules
- Mathematical Analysis 1Core10 credits
- Mathematical Analysis 2Core15 credits
- Sets and NumbersCore10 credits
- Linear AlgebraCore15 credits
- Methods of Mathematical Modelling 1Core10 credits
- Methods of Mathematical Modelling 2Core10 credits
- Physics FoundationsCore10 credits
- Electricity and MagnetismCore10 credits
- Classical Mechanics & Special RelativityCore10 credits
- Quantum PhenomenaCore10 credits
- Physics Programming WorkshopCore10 credits
Year 2 6 modules
- Mathematical Analysis 3Core10 credits
- Methods of Mathematical PhysicsCore10 credits
- Partial Differential EquationsCore10 credits
- Hamiltonian and Fluid MechanicsCore15 credits
- Quantum Mechanics and its ApplicationsCore15 credits
- Statistical Mechanics, Electromagnetic Theory and OpticsCore15 credits
Year 3 4 modules
- Quantum Physics of AtomsCore10 credits
- ElectrodynamicsCore10 credits
- Kinetic TheoryCore10 credits
- Laboratory for Mathematics & Physics StudentsCore15 credits
Year 4 9 modules
- Physics ProjectCore45 credits
- Dynamical SystemsOptional15 credits
- Fourier AnalysisOptional15 credits
- Population Dynamics: Ecology & EpidemiologyOptional15 credits
- Continuum MechanicsOptional15 credits
- Advanced Topics in FluidsOptional15 credits
- Statistical MechanicsOptional15 credits
- Mathematics of Neuronal NetworksOptional15 credits
- High Performance Computing and Machine LearningOptional15 credits
Source: provider course page. Modules can change; required/optional status, credits, descriptions and assessment are shown only when explicitly published.
Course in depth
What this course covers, who it suits and where it leads.
What you'll study
The course structure moves from grounding to independence. Early years establish core theory in both mathematics and physics, the mathematical machinery (analysis, linear algebra, differential equations) alongside the physical frameworks (mechanics, quantum theory, electromagnetism) that depend on it. Alongside this, you'll build research & methods skills: how to handle data, model problems mathematically, and work computationally, which matters as much in physics as in pure maths. Applied practice follows, where theory is tested against real physical systems and problems that don't resolve neatly on paper. As you progress, specialist options let you lean towards whichever side, mathematical or physical, pulls you more, whether that's areas such as mathematical physics, dynamical systems, or condensed matter, depending on what's running that year. The defining feature of the fourth year is the independent project: a sustained piece of research work at Master's level, done largely under your own direction, which is where the extra year of the MMath route earns its keep. Professional skills are woven through the degree too, communicating technical material clearly, working in teams, and the kind of problem-solving discipline that both subjects demand.
Who it's for
This suits someone who doesn't want to choose between mathematics and physics because, honestly, they don't want to give either one up. If you're the sort of person who wants to know not just how a physical law works but why the maths behind it holds together, and you get real satisfaction from proving something rigorously rather than just applying a formula, this is built for you. It demands genuine stamina: four years is a longer commitment than most undergraduate degrees, and the material gets harder and more abstract as you go, culminating in a research project you largely drive yourself. You should be comfortable with sustained independent study, because a research-intensive environment expects you to read beyond what's taught and follow your own curiosity into the specialist areas that interest you. It also suits someone thinking ahead to a physics-specific career path, since the accreditation route towards Chartered Physicist status is only available on this longer degree. Above all, it's for students who find that switching between rigorous proof and physical intuition, rather than sticking to one mode of thinking, is exactly the kind of challenge that keeps them engaged.
Careers & job market
Nationally, Physics & Chemistry graduates report reasonably strong outcomes: 85% are in work or further study 15 months after graduating, and 75% of those in work are in roles classed as highly skilled or continuing to further study. These are national Graduate Outcomes figures for the subject area, not specific to Warwick or guaranteed for any individual graduate. Earnings data (also national, from the LEO dataset) show starting salaries of roughly £26,500–£34,000 fifteen months after graduation, moving to around £24,650–£34,800 after three years and £30,600–£43,200 after five years, again, ranges reflecting the whole graduate population in this field, not a promised figure. The IOP accreditation is a practical asset here: it fully satisfies the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist status, which matters if you're aiming at a career recognised formally within the physics profession, whether in research, industry, or further academic study. The mathematical depth of the degree also keeps doors open in areas like data science, engineering, and quantitative finance, where the combination of rigorous maths and physical modelling is valued. 90% of students nationally continue past their first year, which is worth knowing if you're weighing up the demands of a four-year integrated Master's against a shorter route.
University & format
The course is delivered full-time over four years at the University of Warwick, a public, research-intensive university and Russell Group member founded in 1965, with a total student population of 25,615. Teaching quality was rated Gold in the Office for Students' TEF 2023, and Warwick was. Degrees are nationally recognised UK awards. Most students accepted onto this course previously held A-levels or equivalent, with the typical UCAS tariff among recent entrants falling between 208 and 223 points, this reflects what entrants actually achieved rather than a fixed requirement.
Student satisfaction
How students on this course answered the National Student Survey, by theme.
Share of students responding positively.
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Applicant information
The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.
- 2027 entryCompleted applications can be submitted
Your application needs a reference before you can send it.
- 2026 entryFinal date for 2026 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2026 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
- 2027 entryEqual-consideration deadline
18:00 UK time for most undergraduate courses.
Show 5 later dates
- 2027 entryUCAS Extra opens
Applicants who used all five choices and hold no offer may be able to add another choice.
- 2027 entryLast day applications go directly to providers
Applications received after 18:00 UK time are entered into Clearing.
- 2027 entryClearing opens
Eligible applicants can see vacancies and release themselves into Clearing.
- 2027 entryFinal date for 2027 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2027 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
Provider-published requirement; check the linked course page before applying.
The provider publishes contextual-offer information. Eligibility and any reduced offer are applicant-specific.
See and book current events. Dates can fill or change.
Entry & how to get in
Who gets in
What recently admitted students actually held, official admissions data, not a stated requirement.
UCAS tariff of entrants
Grades are the A-level equivalent of each points band. Tap a band to check your own chances below.
Qualifications held on entry
| Qualification | Share |
|---|---|
| A-levels or equivalent | 100% |
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Accepted students typically held strong UCAS tariffs. Check how your predicted grades compare and whether a contextual offer applies.
Will you get in? Plot your grades
Pick your predicted A-levels and watch your UCAS points land on the real spread of students admitted to this course.
Each bar is the share of admitted students in that UCAS-points band (lower → higher). Grades show the A-level equivalent.
Based on the official admitted-student tariff distribution. Many universities make contextual (reduced-grade) offers, so a result below the range doesn’t rule you out.
How to apply
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS. Here’s what matters for this course, the right deadline, the grades to aim for, and the steps in order.
- 1Register on UCAS Hub
Create your UCAS application and add this course. One application covers up to five choices.
- 2Write your personal statement
A single statement covers all your choices, so keep it broad enough for similar courses while showing genuine interest in this subject.
- 3Submit by 13 January 2027, 18:00 UK time
UCAS equal-consideration deadline for most undergraduate courses. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.
- 4Reply to your offers
When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.
- 5Results day & confirmation
On results day (mid-August) your place is confirmed if you meet the offer. Just missed? Talk to the university, or find a place through Clearing.
Fees & funding
What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.
Tuition per year
Provider fee page (England 2026/27 cap where not stated).
Check fees at University of Warwick →For students who normally live in England
2026/27 Student Finance England figures. Maintenance support is means-tested and this two-point view is not an entitlement calculator. The course total uses its published length and home fee where both are available; a missing full-time fee uses the clearly labelled England-cap scenario, while part-time fees and unknown lengths are never guessed. Use the official calculator. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland use separate systems: SAAS, Student Finance Wales, and Student Finance NI.
Starting on or after 1 January 2027?
The Lifelong Learning Entitlement is a separate system. A new learner’s tuition entitlement is currently stated as £39,160 (about 480 credits at 2026/27 fee levels), subject to prior study and eligibility. Check the official LLE guide.
Paying for it
- Tuition Fee Loan: can cover eligible tuition up to the applicable limit and is paid straight to the provider.
- Maintenance Loan: up to £10,830/yr away from home outside London (England, 2026/27), means-tested on household income.
- Repayment: 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below it; written off after 40 years.
- Earn alongside: most students work part-time in term, part-time roles on the StudySmarter job board.
England figures shown; Scotland, Wales & NI run their own schemes, check gov.uk.
Scholarships & bursaries you could qualify for
That does not mean no funding exists. Check the university directory for current amounts, eligibility and application dates.
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Careers & earnings
What Physics & Chemistry graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.
Graduate earnings: this course
| When | Median | Typical range | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months after | £33,500 | £31,000 – £38,000 | 40 |
| 3 years after | £33,500 | £27,500 – £44,000 | 120 |
| 5 years after | £42,000 | £33,000 – £58,500 | 150 |
Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Moderate evidence. Published sample: 40; avoid reading small differences as meaningful. Cohort 2021-23.
Graduate outcomes, 15 months on: this course
- 1Graduate roleFirst role after the degree · 0–2 yrs
- 2Specialist / PractitionerWorking in physics & chemistry · 2–5 yrs
- 3Senior / LeadLeading work and people · 5–10 yrs
- 4Head of / ExpertSenior leadership or deep expertise · 10+ yrs
How pay grows: this course vs Physics & Chemistry nationally
National figures for Physics & Chemistry graduates, HESA Graduate Outcomes (15 months) and the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset (3 & 5 years). These are national, not university-specific; actual pay varies by employer, region, role and experience. Different cohorts, so the bars are not one group over time.
Work out your pay
Headline figures hide a lot. Calculate realistic take-home pay for this field by role, region and experience, then check your CV before you apply.
What happened to 100 students?
Choose an outcome to translate the published percentage into a simple 100-person view. Each dot represents one percentage point, not an individual tracked student.
were in work or further study
15 months after graduation
Source: Discover Uni, using Graduate Outcomes and continuation data. Cohorts: 2022-23. Moderate evidence. Published sample: 40; avoid reading small differences as meaningful. Cohort 2021-23. Each tab is a separate published measure; categories can overlap and should not be added together.
Value compared with similar courses
How this course’s 5-year median earnings compare with Physics & Chemistry courses at the same study level.
Compared with 886 courses with compatible official earnings data. This is a course-value comparison, not a quality ranking.
UK occupations graduates enter
Published graduate destinations, joined conservatively to UK SOC 2020, ONS pay and Skills England demand.
- Information Technology ProfessionalsSOC 2020 213 · 45% of published destinations · ASHE median £55,357
- Secretarial and related occupationsDiscover Uni category · 10% of published destinations
- Engineering professionalsSOC 2020 212 · 10% of published destinations · ASHE median £50,325
- Business, Research and Administrative ProfessionalsSOC 2020 243 · 10% of published destinations · ASHE median £48,746
- Protective service occupationsDiscover Uni category · 10% of published destinations
- Business and public service associate professionalsSOC 2020 35 · 10% of published destinations · ASHE median £38,760
Discover Uni JOBLIST/JOBTYPE; ONS ASHE 2025 provisional, all employee jobs; Skills England Occupations in Demand 2025. SOC is shown only for an exact normalised label match; demand is shown only at exact four-digit SOC. Published sample: 20; response rate: 65%. Pay describes the occupation across workers, not a guaranteed graduate salary.
Job market & outlook
How Physics & Chemistry graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.
How AI is changing the work
AI doesn't replace the profession, it shifts it: routine tasks get automated, while judgement, working with people and using AI well become more valuable.
What AI takes off your plate
- Routine information gathering
- First-draft writing and summaries
- Standard analysis and admin
- Repetitive processing tasks
More human than ever
- Judgement and original thinking
- Working with and leading people
- Owning and sense-checking AI output
- Ethics and accountability
The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.
Roles & employers
Where Physics & Chemistry graduates typically go, indicative destinations from graduate career data. Each role links to live openings on the StudySmarter job board.
Roles graduates go into
Where they work
- Research institutes
- Energy & manufacturing
- Universities
- Government labs
Jobs after this course
Current roles from the StudySmarter job board that suit Physics & Chemistry graduates.
Physics Content Developer for AI-Enhanced LearningUp LearnPhysics PhD, Quantum Data Scientist for AIObsidianPhysics Academic MentorRibbons and Reeves LimitedPhysics TechnicianSapientia Education TrustPhysics Academic Mentor17918Physics Teachers in Calderdale and KirkleesCV-LibraryIs this course right for you?
The essentials UK applicants ask about: finance, outcomes, entry and quality.
Student finance
For comparison, the standard full-time England tuition cap is up to £9,790 per year in 2026/27; the actual fee varies by course and provider. If you normally live in England, eligible students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan, plus a Maintenance Loan for living costs. Under Plan 5 you repay 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below that, and the balance is written off after 40 years.
Where graduates go
100% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, with a median salary of £33,500. See the full breakdown in Careers & earnings above.
Your entry chances
Use the UCAS points calculator above to see how your predicted grades compare with admitted students, and whether a contextual offer could apply.
Official-data snapshot
Averaging the official measures published for it, this course scores 9.2 out of 10: NSS 84.9% · in work or study 100% · continued 92%.
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
The University of Warwick
Physical sciences across the UK
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
Local crime-data context
A neutral snapshot around the published teaching location.
Around The University of Warwick
256 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.
Police.uk street-level API. Approximate locations, not confined to campus. England, Wales and Northern Ireland; not Scotland.
Is Physics & Chemistry right for you?
Tick what applies to you and see how good a fit it is.
International students
What applying to University of Warwick from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is £25,000 / year for this course (from the provider’s fee page). You’re not eligible for UK Tuition Fee or Maintenance Loans, so plan for fees plus living costs upfront.
English language
Most UK undergraduate courses ask for around IELTS 6.0–6.5 (no band below 5.5–6.0), or an accepted equivalent. If you’re just short, most universities run a pre-sessional English course that counts towards the requirement.
Student visa
You’ll usually need a Student visa (Student Route). After you accept an offer the university issues a CAS; you then show funds for fees plus about £1,023–£1,334/month living costs and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge for NHS access.
Scholarships & funding
Many universities offer international/global scholarships (often £2,000–£6,000/yr), check University of Warwick’s funding pages.
Living costs
Budget roughly £1,100–£1,400/month outside London and £1,400–£1,800/month in London for rent, food and travel; the figure also matters for your visa.
Working while you study
A Student visa usually allows up to 20 hours/week in term time and full-time in holidays, useful alongside study, though not something to rely on for fees.
Visa rules and fees change. Always confirm the current requirements with University of Warwick and gov.uk before you apply.
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