BSc Physics 36 months Undergraduate Programme By University of Bristol |TopUniversities
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Programme Duration

36 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

31,300 GBPTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

Physics and AstronomyMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Physics and Astronomy

Degree

BSc

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Join a University ranked in the UK top five for Physics research (THE analysis of REF 2021) with an excellent reputation for teaching and learning.

Physics focuses on the fundamental building blocks and forces of nature. It explores how quantum physics and relativity help us to comprehend the world around us. Topics range from the infinitesimal scale of particle and nuclear physics to the cosmic scale of galaxies and the Universe.

Year one gives you a comprehensive grounding in physics and mathematics, as well as introducing you to the practical and computing skills essential for physics. In year two, you will develop a fundamental understanding of the principles of physics. This includes investigative work in the laboratory and further computational physics.

Flexibility and choice are key features of a Bristol Physics degree. A wide range of units in your final year means you can specialise in the topics that you find most fascinating.

In your third year, you also undertake a major project or dissertation. Project options include:

  • conducting original investigations as part of one of our research themes;
  • the Industrial Group Project, based on a real problem set by industrial partners. Past partners have included the UK Atomic Energy Authority, the NHS, Siemens and CERN.

Join our friendly department with an active, award-winning student society. We provide physics-specific employability sessions and you will be supported to develop a broad range of transferable skills. These include problem-solving and the ability to communicate complicated concepts.

Our graduates have an excellent record of employment across a range of industries. This is a testament to the value that employers place on these skills.

Think Big bursaries of £3,000 are available to support first-year international undergraduate students in this subject area.

Accreditations

Our Physics BSc is accredited by IOP.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Physics and Astronomy

Degree

BSc

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Join a University ranked in the UK top five for Physics research (THE analysis of REF 2021) with an excellent reputation for teaching and learning.

Physics focuses on the fundamental building blocks and forces of nature. It explores how quantum physics and relativity help us to comprehend the world around us. Topics range from the infinitesimal scale of particle and nuclear physics to the cosmic scale of galaxies and the Universe.

Year one gives you a comprehensive grounding in physics and mathematics, as well as introducing you to the practical and computing skills essential for physics. In year two, you will develop a fundamental understanding of the principles of physics. This includes investigative work in the laboratory and further computational physics.

Flexibility and choice are key features of a Bristol Physics degree. A wide range of units in your final year means you can specialise in the topics that you find most fascinating.

In your third year, you also undertake a major project or dissertation. Project options include:

  • conducting original investigations as part of one of our research themes;
  • the Industrial Group Project, based on a real problem set by industrial partners. Past partners have included the UK Atomic Energy Authority, the NHS, Siemens and CERN.

Join our friendly department with an active, award-winning student society. We provide physics-specific employability sessions and you will be supported to develop a broad range of transferable skills. These include problem-solving and the ability to communicate complicated concepts.

Our graduates have an excellent record of employment across a range of industries. This is a testament to the value that employers place on these skills.

Think Big bursaries of £3,000 are available to support first-year international undergraduate students in this subject area.

Accreditations

Our Physics BSc is accredited by IOP.

Admission Requirements

168+
67+
88+
6.5+
38+
Typical offer
A-level standard offer: A*AA including A*A (in any order) in Mathematics and Physics
A-level contextual offer: AAB



English language requirements

If English is not your first language, you need to have one of the following:
• IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.0 in all skills
• GCSE English Language grade C or 4
• an alternative qualification outlined in our Profile level E.

3 Years
Sep

Tuition fees

Domestic
9,535 GBP
International
31,300 GBP

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