UndergraduateUCAS F300

BSc (Hons) Physics

Explore the fundamental laws of nature with our Physics programme. From quantum mechanics to cosmology, students develop the analytical and problem-solving skills valued across industries.

3 Years Full-time

Full Time

Start: September 2026

Faculty

Faculty of Pure & Applied Sciences

Programme Structure

Year 1

PH1001Core20 credits

Classical Mechanics

PH1002Core20 credits

Mathematics for Physics

PH1003Core20 credits

Electricity and Magnetism

PH1004Core20 credits

Waves and Optics

PH1005Core20 credits

Laboratory Physics

PH1006Core20 credits

Computing for Physics

Year 2

PH2001Core20 credits

Quantum Mechanics

PH2002Core20 credits

Thermodynamics and Statistical Physics

PH2003Core20 credits

Electromagnetism

PH2004Core20 credits

Mathematical Methods

PH2005Optional20 credits

Solid State Physics

PH2006Optional20 credits

Astrophysics

Year 3

PH3001Core40 credits

Research Project

PH3002Optional20 credits

Particle Physics

PH3003Optional20 credits

Cosmology

PH3004Optional20 credits

Nuclear Physics

PH3005Optional20 credits

Medical Physics

Entry Requirements

A-Levels: AAB including Physics and Mathematics

BTEC: Not typically accepted

IB: 34 points with 6 in Higher Level Physics and Mathematics

GCSE: Grade 4/C in English and Mathematics

IELTS: 6.5 overall with minimum 6.0 in each component

Career Prospects

Physicist

Data Scientist

Quantitative Analyst

Engineer

Research Scientist

Accreditations

Institute of Physics (IOP)