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Physics with Theoretical Physics with professional placement or study abroad BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Physics with Theoretical Physics with professional placement or study abroad BSc (Hons)
Learn about the deep connections between mathematics and theoretical physics and develop your scientific computing and theoretical modelling skills to understand and solve complex physical problems.
During the course, you’ll learn about the fundamental theoretical physics describing the intertwining of space, time, matter and energy. You’ll develop and apply theoretical models, learn about active matter and general relativity, investigate nonlinear physics and quantum optics.
As well as gaining a deep knowledge and understanding of physics, you’ll graduate with str...
Learn about the deep connections between mathematics and theoretical physics and develop your scientific computing and theoretical modelling skills to understand and solve complex physical problems.<br/><br/>During the course, you’ll learn about the fundamental theoretical physics describing the intertwining of space, time, matter and energy. You’ll develop and apply theoretical models, learn about active matter and general relativity, investigate nonlinear physics and quantum optics.<br/><br/>As well as gaining a deep knowledge and understanding of physics, you’ll graduate with strong experimental, mathematical and computational expertise. You’ll also gain powerful problem-solving, analytical and critical thinking skills, preparing you for a career in physics and many other fields as well.<br/><br/>Flexibility<br/>Youll study the same units as for our Physics and Physics with Astrophysics courses in year one. In later years, core material expands to include more computational physics, further mathematics and foundational theoretical physics. This gives you the greatest flexibility and makes it possible to change between courses if your interests change once youre at Bath. It also allows you to modify your placement or study abroad options, or even whether you are on a bachelor’s or master’s programme after youve started.<br/><br/>In your final year, you’ll carry out a substantial project, choosing from a wide range of topics and types. You’ll study a wide-range of topics in theoretical physics, and you can also choose some broader options to enable you to experience a taster of a field you might be considering for graduate employment.
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Study Mode
Sandwich
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
29/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
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Course Code
N131
Institution Code
B16
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS TariffNot Accepted Access to HE DiplomaD:39 Typical offer: A pass in the Access to HE Diploma in Science or Science and Engineering, with at least 39 credits achieved at Distinction. This must include 12 credits achieved at Distinction from Mathematics units and 12 credits achieved at Distinction from Physics units. International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme36 Typical offer: 36 points overall and 7, 6, 6 in three Higher Level subjects including Physics and either HL Mathematics. In exceptional circumstances we may be able to consider you if you are studying either Standard Level Physics or Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches. Our typical offer in this instance would be 36 points overall with 6, 6, 6 or 7, 6, 5 in three Higher Level subjects including 6 in Physics or either HL Mathematics plus 7 in Standard Level Physics or Mathematics: Analysis & Approaches. We cannot consider Standard Level Mathematics: Applications and Interpretations for this course. Contextual offer: 36 points overall and 6, 6, 6 or 7, 6, 5 in three Higher Level subjects including 6 in Physics and 6 in either HL Mathematics. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)D*DD Typical offer: D*DD in the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (RQF) plus grade A in A level Mathematics. You must be studying A level Mathematics alongside your BTEC qualification. We are able to consider BTEC qualifications in Applied Science and you need to have studied as many units in Physical Science as possible. Please contact us to discuss the suitability of your units before making an application. Scottish Advanced HigherA,A AA in two Advanced Highers including Mathematics and Physics. We make offers based on Advanced Highers. You will typically be expected to have completed five Scottish Highers and your grades in these will be considered as part of your application. We prefer applicants who have achieved AAAAA in their Highers. AQA Level 3 Technical Level (1080 glh)Not Accepted A levelA*,A,A Typical offer: A*AA in three A levels including Mathematics and Physics with A* in Mathematics or Physics (or Further Mathematics if applicable). Further Mathematics is not required for this course. If you do study Further Mathematics, you must still achieve A in both Maths and Physics. Contextual offer: AAA or A*AB in three A levels including A in Mathematics and A in Physics. Alternative offer: AAA in three A levels including Mathematics and Physics plus additional study - please see the course pages on our website. |
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| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
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