Physics Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Physics Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Understanding the world around us, from the smallest particle to the largest galaxy with BSc (Hons) Physics
Physicists are problem solvers, future shapers, and at Northumbria we empower our Physics students to think creatively about how to tackle the challenges we put in front of them.
Research strengths in areas such as quantum devices, smart and nano materials, soft matter, chaos theory and dynamical systems underpin our Physics course, giving you the opportunity to learn some of the most up-to-date and topical research.
The breadth of t...
Understanding the world around us, from the smallest particle to the largest galaxy with BSc (Hons) Physics
Physicists are problem solvers, future shapers, and at Northumbria we empower our Physics students to think creatively about how to tackle the challenges we put in front of them.
Research strengths in areas such as quantum devices, smart and nano materials, soft matter, chaos theory and dynamical systems underpin our Physics course, giving you the opportunity to learn some of the most up-to-date and topical research.
The breadth of topics provides you with a chance to customise your degree in the final year – focusing on what matters to you most.
This course is accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of partially meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2027-09-01
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A08-E41
Institution Code
N77
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
96.0
112.0
From a combination of acceptable Level 3 qualifications which may include: A-level, T Level, BTEC Diplomas/Extended Diplomas, Scottish and Irish Highers, Access to HE Diplomas, or the International Baccalaureate. Find out how many points your qualifications are worth by using the UCAS Tariff calculator: www.ucas.com/ucas/tariff-calculator Northumbria University is committed to supporting all individuals to achieve their ambitions and we understand that every applicant’s circumstances can be different, which is why we take a flexible approach when making offers for this course. We have a range of schemes and alternative offers to make sure as many individuals as possible are given an opportunity to study at our university regardless of personal circumstances or background. Typically, offers range from 96 to 112 UCAS tariff points, but we’ll assess your individual circumstances and potential when reviewing your application To find out more, review our Northumbria Entry Requirement Essential Information page for further details www.northumbria.ac.uk/entryrequirementsinfo Subject Requirements: Applicants will need Grade B in A-level Mathematics and Physics, or recognised equivalents. GCSE Requirements: Applicants will need Maths and English Language at minimum grade 4/C, or an equivalent. Additional Requirements: There are no additional requirements for this course. International Qualifications: We welcome applicants with a range of qualifications which may not match those shown above. If you have qualifications from outside the UK, find out what you need by visiting www.northumbria.ac.uk/yourcountry English Language Requirements: International applicants should have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component (or an approved equivalent*). *The university accepts a large number of UK and International Qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades in our English Language section: www.northumbria.ac.uk/englishqualifications
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| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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