Faculty of Mathematical and Physical Sciences

University College London

Make your Master’s matter with our postgraduate degrees at the UCL Faculty of Mathematical and Physical Sciences. The faculty has world-leading expertise across a wide breadth of disciplines encompassing the logical, experimental and mathematical study of our Universe; we offer a range of programmes in emerging as well as more traditional academic areas. You'll benefit from front-line research that feeds directly into our taught graduate programmes and access to first-class facilities within the faculty.

Why study at the Faculty of Mathematical and Physical Sciences?

Top 5 in the UK for Physics & Astronomy, Geophysics, Chemistry, Statistical and Operational research and Materials Science.

UCL Mathematics and UCL Statistical Science ranked 8th nationally in the REF 2021, with 97.9% of research graded as 'world leading' or 'internationally excellent'.

UCL Mullard Space Science Laboratory (MSSL) is the UK’s largest university space research group, working with agencies including NASA and ESA.

1,600+

postgraduate students

36

courses

23

Scholarships at this university listed on FindAMasters

9th

globally in the latest QS World University Rankings (2026)

London  United Kingdom

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About the Faculty of Mathematical and Physical Sciences

UCL Faculty of Mathematical and Physical Sciences has world-leading expertise across a wide breadth of disciplines encompassing the logical, experimental and mathematical study of our Universe; we offer a range of programmes in emerging as well as more traditional academic areas. You'll benefit from front-line research that feeds directly into our taught graduate programmes and access to first-class facilities within the faculty.

The faculty places great importance on cross-fertilisation between different fields of research. Collaboration between disciplines is fostered through institutes and centres covering quantum science, risk, planetary science, origins of life and the universe and physics in the life sciences – as well as the collegiate atmosphere of a truly multidisciplinary university. Our Department of Science and Technology Studies is the only integrated centre for the study of the history, philosophy, sociology and communication of science in the UK.

UCL Faculty of Mathematical & Physical Sciences consists of departments highly rated for research excellence, improving our rankings in the REF 2021. Overall, UCL has come second in the UK for research power - for this, 93% of our research was graded 4* ‘world leading’ and 3* ‘internationally excellent’. Our students and academics have been part of exciting discoveries, including new supernovas, water on habitable planets and the first images of a black hole.

Recent students have continued into positions as postdoctoral researchers, instrument scientists, engineers and academia. Graduates also go into roles in management, consultancy and finance.

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UCL’s location in central London is a huge advantage for study in the mathematical and physical sciences. Collaborations with other institutions are easy, and London is at the centre of world science. Visiting researchers, students and guest lecturers pass through UCL regularly. At the heart of one of the world’s most progressive cities, you’ll be perfectly placed to take advantage of everything London has to offer. UCL provides students with a wealth of services and facilities to meet their cultural, social, and leisure interests as well as their practical needs. Campus life is lively and varied, with a choice of social spaces and a huge variety of events on offer including talks, exhibitions and workshops.

Visit our website for details on financial support available to UCL students. For financial aid options that are specific to a department or programme, please consult the funding pages on our departments’ dedicated websites.

We know applying for courses can be daunting, so we’ve provided guidance on applying to help you through the applications process.

If you are UK national, Republic of Ireland national, a citizen of a Crown Dependency, or have Pre-settled or Settled status, you will not require a visa to study at UCL. Most other students will usually require a Student Visa to study at UCL if they are coming to study in the UK for more than 6 months. For more information, you can visit our Immigration and Visas pages.

UCL Careers is a dedicated team of experienced career professionals, providing support to all current UCL students, researchers, and recent graduates to ensure success in their future careers. Visit our website to find out more about UCL Careers.

Applications are considered on a rolling basis and therefore may close earlier than the advertised deadline. We recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible. Please refer to your preferred programme’s prospectus page for the application deadline.


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