Mathematics and Physics BSc (Hons)

Course Overview - Mathematics and Physics BSc (Hons)

The BSc Mathematics and Physics degree is designed for those seeking mathematical rigour of theoretical physics led by discipline experts. Mathematics and Physics are closely interlinked subjects, with each providing many fascinating insights into the other. The course offers parallel tracks of theoretical physics delivered by the Physics Department and mathematical physics and applied mathematics options taught by the Mathematics Department.

The first year lays the foundation in physics theory and the mathematical and laboratory skills that you will need to tackle more com...

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Course Information

Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

3 Years

Start Date

29/09/2025

Campus

Durham City

Course Address
Palatine Centre
Durham
DH1 3HP

Application Details

Course Code

G427

Institution Code

D86

Points of Entry

Year 1

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff

Not Accepted

Scottish Higher

A,A,A,A,A

Departments will normally make offers based on Advanced Highers. In the absence of 3 Advanced Highers, where these are not offered by the applicant’s school, offers comprising of Advanced Highers and Highers or a number of Highers may be made on a case by case basis.

Access to HE Diploma

D:30,M:15

We require 60 credits with a minimum of 45 credits at level 3 (or equivalent). Applicants may be required to meet additional subject-specific requirements for particular courses at Durham.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

38

Including 7 in Mathematics (maths analysis & approaches), 6 in Higher Level Physics and 6 in a further Higher Level subject.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

D*DD

Subject specific A Levels may also be required.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

H1,H2,H2,H2,H2

Specific subjects may be required depending upon the mix of subjects to be studied.

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma

D*DD

Subject specific A Levels may also be required.

Scottish Advanced Higher

A,A,A

Specific subjects may be required depending upon the mix of subjects to be studied.

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal

D2,D3,D3

Specific subjects may be required depending upon the mix of subjects to be studied.

Extended Project

Not Accepted

A level

A*,A,A

Including A in Physics and either A*A in any order in Maths and Further Maths at A level or A* in Maths plus A in AS Further Maths.

T Level

At Durham we welcome applications from students of outstanding achievement and potential from all educational backgrounds. We will consider applicants studying T level qualifications for entry to many of our courses. Where a course requires subject specific knowledge and this is not covered within the T level being studied, you may need to supplement your T level studies with a suitable qualification to meet this requirement, for example at A level. Where this is needed this will be clearly stated in our entry requirements.

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)

Not Accepted

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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland £9,250
EU, International £33,250

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