Physics
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Welcome to Physics at York.
At York, you’ll be taught by our world-leading researchers, who are passionate about fundamental and applied physics. You'll study the science behind big societal challenges, like climate change and public health, as well as exploring the nature of the universe around us, from quarks to neutron stars.
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Our courses
The foundation year course offers a route into physics if you have potential but you're missing qualifications.
- Physics (BSc)
- Physics (with a foundation year) (BSc)
- Physics (with a year abroad) (BSc)
- Physics (with a year in industry) (BSc)
- Theoretical Physics (BSc)
- Theoretical Physics (with a year abroad) (BSc)
- Theoretical Physics (with a year in industry) (BSc)
- Physics with Astrophysics (BSc)
- Physics with Astrophysics (with a year abroad) (BSc)
- Physics with Astrophysics (with a year in industry) (BSc)
- Physics with Philosophy (BSc)
- Physics with Philosophy (with a year abroad) (BSc)
- Mathematics and Physics (BSc)
- Mathematics and Physics (with a year in Europe) (BSc)
- Physics (MPhys)
- Physics (with a year abroad) (MPhys)
- Physics (with a year in industry) (MPhys)
- Theoretical Physics (MPhys)
- Theoretical Physics (with a year abroad) (MPhys)
- Theoretical Physics (with a year in industry) (MPhys)
- Physics with Astrophysics (MPhys)
- Physics with Astrophysics (with a year abroad) (MPhys)
- Physics with Astrophysics (with a year in industry) (MPhys)
- Physics with Philosophy (MPhys)
- Mathematics and Physics (MMath/MPhys)
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