Comparing BSc & MPhys in Physics: UK Career Prospects

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A BSc in Physics is generally sufficient for entering graduate schemes in the UK, while an MPhys may provide advantages for careers in scientific research or specialized fields. The discussion highlights that pursuing an MPhys is not necessary for those who do not intend to pursue a PhD. Additionally, the MPhys is becoming increasingly important in the US due to new regulations, but this trend does not currently apply to the UK job market.

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How does a BSc in Physics compare to a MPhys when it comes to career prospects? I don't want to do a Phd so I have no reason to do a MPhys fro that reason alone.

I live in the UK by the way.
 
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MPhys in the US is now a requirement with new regulation for the jobs in that field. I don't know what things are like in the UK. If you do go for the PhD, just keep applying places and drop it like a bad habit when you have a good offer.
 
What sort of career are you looking to go into? It it is a science field, or involves research in some way, then I would see why the MPhys would be beneficial, but if you are going into a graduate scheme, then a BSc would suffice.
 

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