Master in MPhys Physics with Industrial Placement

The tuition fee is 25,808 GBP per year.

Heriot-Watt University's MPhys Physics with Industrial Placement programme includes a Year 4 industrial placement in photonics, quantum technology, and engineering. This five-year programme combines advanced physics education with hands-on experience in these sectors, providing students with a robust foundation in physics, computational skills, and industry networks.

This programme tackles problems such as revolutionising medical imaging, developing ultra-fast computing, and powering green energy solutions. It goes beyond the classroom to explore how physics drives technological advances in emerging sectors and transforms society.

You'll learn to translate theoretical understanding into practical outcomes, gaining insight into how physics operates in research labs, development teams, and high-tech industries. Your industrial placement is a key part of the programme, allowing you to work alongside professional physicists and engineers on live projects, explore potential career paths, and build professional networks.

Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh combines almost two centuries of history with a modern, career-focused education. Founded in 1821 in Scotland, the university serves around 9,765 students across ten distinct program areas, offering strengths in engineering, business, design and applied sciences. Its long-standing reputation for practical learning and industry engagement makes it attractive for students aiming to translate academic study into real-world outcomes.

Academically, Heriot-Watt is known for applied research, professional partnerships and strong postgraduate opportunities. International collaborations and a global campus network broaden study options and deliver a multicultural classroom environment. Facilities emphasize laboratories, design studios and industry-standard technologies, while staff often bring industry experience that helps shape practical curricula and employability-focused projects.

For international students, Edinburgh’s compact campuses provide supportive services, orientation programs and career guidance to ease transition. The city’s vibrant cultural scene, combined with access to Scotland’s business and energy sectors, offers internships and networking possibilities. Prospective applicants should highlight relevant practical experience and career goals when applying, as the university favors candidates who demonstrate how their studies will connect to professional ambitions.